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Welcome to The Mason Area Historical Society Website!
The members of the MAHS thank you and appreciate your interest in our local history.
Mason, Michigan was settled beginning in 1836.
Mason, Michigan 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, Michigan was incorporated as a Village in 1865 and as a City in 1875.
Mason, Michigan celebrates its first incorporation in 1865 as the year of its founding.
The Mason Area Historical Museum at 200 E. Oak Street
is open on Saturday afternoons from 1 PM to 3 PM.
Other days and times may be available by advance appointment.
The MAHS Pink School Museum at 707 W. Ash Street
is open on the first Saturday of each month
from March through October from 1 PM to 3 PM.
Other days and times may be available by advance appointment.
E-mail masonmuseum1865@gmail.com
or call 517-676-5974 during open hours to arrange.
MASON AREA HISTORICAL SOCIETY'S
GENERAL MEETINGS AND SPEAKER PRESENTATIONS
are held monthly from March through November
Click on the
Meetings and Events
tab on the left menu bar for details!
Most meetings and programs take place in the 90-seat Virginia Schlichter Auditorium
inside our main Museum at 200 E. Oak Street in Mason.
There is no cost for admission to the museums or our monthly speaker meetings,
but please remember that we are a non-profit, all-volunteer community organization
that relies on your donations to remain in operation.
While visiting, please take a look at our many Mason history-related publications
and other thank-you gifts available at specific donation amounts.
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Click below to visit 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 for a donation, publication, or member dues.
Please make check payable to MAHS and send to:
Mason Area Historical Society
PO BOX 44
Mason MI 48854
The Michigan One-Room Schoolhouse Association has selected Mason's Pink School museum as the recipient of the prestigious "Michigan One-Room Schoolhouse of the Year" award. The Pink School was honored at the MORSA annual conference held in Manchester on September 13, 2025. Pink School organizer and docent Marie Coughlin, and docent Kathy Freeman, were presented with a plaque and check by the MORSA organization. Mason Area Historical Society board members also attended the event.
The Pink School, built in 1854, was saved from demolition nearly 50 years ago, moved, and renovated by a dedicated group of community volunteers. It is now located at 7-7 W. Ash Street in the City's Bicentennial Park. MAHS board member Carolyn Cooper says that "the Pink School remains an important and vital part of the community and is treasured by the volunteers who serve as docents and caretakers of the historic building. We always knew the Pink School was outstanding - thank you to MORSA for the honor."
OUR PURPOSE: TO COLLECT, PRESERVE
AND TELL THE STORIES OF MASON'S 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.
Contributions go directly to programs, exhibits, communication, and facilities upkeep
needed to preserve and maintain Mason's local area history.
All financial contributions are tax-deductible.
Please consider donating to allow our many programs and events
to continue to be offered in the future!
MAHS appreciates your consideration.
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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 bar at the left
A new one is posted every three months!
90-Seat Virginia Schlichter Auditorium
Mason's Latitude and Longitude Coordinates: 42.579205, -84.443581
Looking for local Mason MI History?
Looking for other historical societies? Cemeteries? Genenalogy resources?
Make sure to check out our LINKS section!!
Neelly & Neely - Mason, MI - Ingham County, MI
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 gathered information on Mason during World War II — transcribing veteran interviews, collecting stories and pictures from families, and putting them into this book.
Books are $30.00 each
"Margaret the Mouse and the Pink Schoolhouse"
Story created & written by Jean Bement illustrations by Chris Campbell
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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.
Questions or requests outside of open hours may be directed to masonmuseum1865@gmail.com by e-mail.
Secretary Doug Klein may be reached at (517) 775-8601.
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