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The Mason Area Historical Museum at 200 E. Oak Street is currently open on Saturday afternoons only from 1 PM to 3 PM. Other days and times may be available by advance appointment. Call Mary Hagan at (517) 676-5314 to arrange.
CURRENT MUSEUM PROCEDURES BASED ON STATE COVID-19 GUIDELINES:
As of July 1, 2021, the state is no longer is limiting capacity indoors or outdoors.
Also, masking mandates are lifted, although masking for those not immunized or
vaccinated is still encouraged, especially at the Pink School.
SOCIAL DISTANCING BETWEEN GROUPS IS STILL ENCOURAGED IN THE MUSEUM.
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Welcome to The Mason Area Historical Society Website!
MAHS Thanks You and Appreciates your interest in our local history.
Make Sure To Vist Our Mason Area Historical Society Square website
to purchase books, make donations, and become a member using your credit or debit card.
You can also send a check donation or pay member fees Please make check payable to:
Mason Area Historical Society PO BOX 44 Mason MI 48854
MAHS PURPOSE: TO COLLECT, PRESERVE
AND TELL THE STORIES OF MASON HISTORY
The Mason Area Historical Society (MAHS) is a group of volunteers organized as a 501c3 nonprofit and supported by membership dues, fundraisers, and donations. All financial contributions are tax deductible.
Please consider donating to allow programs and events
to continue to be offered in the future!
Donations received are used in preserving and maintaining Mason's
local area history and the upkeep of the museum
and Pink School's infrastructure.
MAHS appreciates your consideration.
MAHS MONTHLY PROGRAM!!!
Monday, April 11 through Monday, April 11
Monday April 11, 2022
7:00pm - 8:00pm
History of Indigenous Peoples in Mid Michigan with
Jenny Rentrfrow / Nokomis Center
Be sure to join us for what will be a great hour with Jenny Rentrfrow discussing the "History of Indigenous Peoples in Mid Michigan".
The program will take place in the 90+ seat auditorium
inside our museum at 200 E. Oak St. in Mason.
There is no cost for admission, but please keep in mind we are a
non-profit that relies on your donations to remain in operation.
While here, take a look at our many Mason history-related publications available for purchase.
 Make sure to like us on Facebook!!
A Virtual Experience with our "Mason by the Sycamore" Video:
or copy and paste into browser, via Doug Klein / youtube
Mason Area Historical Society Newsletter
Click the Newsletter tab on the left menu bar for access to our recent newsletters!
Mason Historical Museum Pink School
200 E Oak St, Mason, MI 48854 707 W. Ash Street Mason, MI 48854
90-Seat Virginia Schlichter Auditorium
The Pink SchoolOur First Museum
Pink School
Mason, MI - Established in 1836
Mason became the county seat of Ingham County in 1840. Michigan is the only state in the country where the state capital is not also the county seat.
Mason, MI - Incorporated as a Village in 1865
Incorporated as a City in 1875
Latitude and longitude coordinates are: 42.579205, -84.443581
Things To Do In Mason & Events
Looking for local Mason MI History?
Looking for other historical societies? Cemeteries? Genenalogy resources?
Make sure to check out our LINKS section!!
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MAHS publications are great for personal reading or great gift ideas!!
All proceeds benefit operations for the Mason Area Historical Museum & Pink School
Feel free to browse our additional books for your entertainment
or gift ideas in our "Publications" tab!
All publications are available at the Mason Historical Museum
Limited publications may be available at our local Mason vendors:
“BLUE STARS IN EVERY WINDOW" Carolyn Cooper & Shirley Renwick
This was a common sight in so many communities across the USA during WWII.
It was certainly true in Mason.
You will have the opportunity to own a great piece of history in this volume,
full of stories from 300+ veterans and others involved in the war effort.
Members of the society’s Publications Committee have been gathering information on Mason during World War II — transcribing veteran interviews, collecting stories and pictures from families, and putting them into a book.
Books are $30.00 each
"Margaret the Mouse and the Pink Schoolhouse"
Story created & written by Jean Bement illustrations by Chris Campbell
Check Out Some Fun Links!!
 Recognize any of these photos posted on the Vintage Aerial website?
Site Copyright © 2008-2018 Vintage Aerial, Ltd. 2340 Detroit Ave., Maumee, OH 43537 | Phone Support
Mason Area Chamber of Commerce
Upcoming Events Calendar Link:
ABOUT THE CHAMBER
Mason, Michigan, is the seat of Ingham County government.
The clock tower of the historic Ingham County Courthouse is a beacon in the heart of the community and the Courthouse is the centerpiece of our historic downtown area.
The Mason area is a community of about 16,000 people (8,200 in the City of Mason) and is only minutes south of Lansing, the state capital.
The small town lifestyle and agricultural setting of the Mason area attracts residents and employers who enjoy a buffer from nearby suburban areas.
Quiet and attractive neighborhoods, our Cobblestone Village antiques district, rural charm, affordable homes, a high-quality school system and convenient, quick access to the Lansing metropolitan area and Michigan State University are just some of the reasons people enjoy living in the Mason area.
Come home to Mason, Michigan -- Hometown U.S.A.
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MAHS publications are great for personal reading or great gift ideas!!
All proceeds benefit operations for the Mason Area Historical Museum & Pink School
CADL * FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY
Mason Branch Library 145 W Ash St
Mason, Michigan 48854 (517) 676-9088
Come and check out the Book Worm Heaven!!!
Book Worm Heaven is a great used book store located upstairs at CADL Mason.
Come in to peruse thousands of books donated by members of the community.
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