Reoccurring Programs
In addition to one-off programs and our annual events, the BCHA hosts regular series designed to engage our audiences in different ways! Check out the programs below to see what we have ‘on the docket!’ To learn more about the details of each series session or to register (where needed), visit our calendar of events.

Thursday Night at the Courthouse Talks
2nd Thursday of the month
Time: 6:30 p.m.
Free admission
This monthly series explores different topics in Berrien County’s past and present, ranging from ethnic communities to social groups. Guest speakesr from around the region and the county share their knowledge on these topics to help shape our knowledge of Berrien County. These programs will be hosted on-line during COVID-19 restrictions and once we move back to in-person programming, they will be streamed online.

Sunday Afternoons at the Courthouse Talks
4th Sunday of the month
Time:2:30 p.m.
Free admission
This unique series is comprised of two lecture circuits. Series one focuses on social justice topics through the lens of the law. Series two focuses on development of religions in the U.S. and their unique experience. These programs will be hosted on-line during COVID-19 restrictions and once we move back to in-person programming, they will be streamed online.
January: Benton Harbor’s William Sheffield
- Speaker: Michael Hoyh, Benton Harbor Historical Preservation Society
- Date: January 14
- Online Link
February: The Black Masons of Michigan
- Speaker: Dirk Hughes, Michigan Masonic Museum
- Date: February 11
- Online Link
March: Dora Whitney, Lady Lawyer
- Speaker: Carrie Sharlow, Michigan State Bar
- Date: March 11
- Online Link
April: Making Tracks in New Buffalo
- Speaker: TBD, New Buffalo Railroad Museum
- Date: April 8
- Online Link
May: The Queens of Blossomtime
- Speaker: Anna Abdelnour, President, Blossomtime Festival
- Date: May 13
- Online Link
June: Batters Up! Berrien County’s Baseball Past
- Speaker: Gary Gillette
- Date: June 10
- Online Link
July: The History of Deer Forest
- Speaker: Blair Strubel, Deer Forest, Inc.
- Date: July 8
- Online Link
August: TBA
- Speaker: TBD
- Date: August 12
- Online Link
September: Latinx West Michigan
- Speaker: Dr. Delia Fernandez, Michigan State University
- Date: September 9
- Online Link
October: TBA
- Speaker:
- Date: October 14
- Online Link
November: TBA
- Speaker: TBD
- Date: November 11
- Online Link
Religious Series
January: Seventh-day Adventist
- Speaker: TBD
- Date: January 24
- Online Link
April: TBA
- Speaker: TBD
- Date: April 25
- Online Link
July: TBA
- Speaker: TBD
- Date: July 25
- Online Link
October: TBD
- Speaker: TBA
- Date: October 24
- Online Link
Social Justice Series
February: TBA
- Speaker: TBD
- Date: February 28
- Online Link
May: TBA
- Speaker: TBD
- Date: May 23
- Online Link
August: TBA
- Speaker: TBD
- Date: August 22
- Online Link
November: TBA
- Speaker: TBD
- Date: November 21 (moved due to Thanksgiving)
- Online Link

Meriendas at the Courthouse Music Series
4th Friday of the month, May through September
Time: 6:30 p.m.
$5.00 public, $2.00 Members
This summer musical series lets everyone kick start the weekend with area performers. New musical styles will be hosted each month on the grounds or in the Courthouse in the case of bad weather. When outdoors, guests are encouraged to bring blankets, chairs, and even picnic dinners to enjoy the concert.

Constellation Conversation at Love Creek
1st Saturday of the Month, May through September
Time: 8:00 p.m.
$5.00 public, $2.00 Members
Join the BCHA and Love Creek Nature Center this summer as we explore the story of the stars from around the world. You may know the story of Pegasus, but do you know the story of Moose? Each month a guest speaker will tell the stories of the constellations from around the world before participants are lead on a night hike to the Love Creek prairie to see the constellations themselves.
May: TBA
- Performers: TBD
- Date: May 28
June: TBA
- Performers: TBD
- Date: June 25
July: TBA
- Performers: TBD
- Date: July 23
August: TBA
- Performers: TBD
- Date: August 27
September: TBA
- Performers: TBD
- Date: September 24
May: Beyond the Greeks: European Star Stories
- Speaker: TBA
- Date: May 1
June: The Giraffes: African Star Stories
- Speaker: TBA
- Date: June 5
July: Riding the Chariot: Asian Star Stories
- Speaker: TBA
- Date: July 3
August: Call Him Moose: Potawatomi Star Stories
- Speaker: TBA
- Date: August 7
September: The Three Stones of the Hearth: Mesoamerican Star Stories
- Speaker: TBA
- Date: September 4

BCHA Trivia Challenges
3rd Saturday of the month, held quarterly
Time: 6:30 p.m.
$5.00 per person, $40 per team
Join the BCHA for a fun filled trivia evening that puts your knowledge to the test. Whether you join us on your own or with a team, bring your A game! Each trivia night will focus on a specific topic, so brush on your history skills for an evening that’s even better than Trivial Pursuit!
In the event COVID-19 restrictions are still in place, trivia nights will be held via zoom. The link will only be sent to registered participants. Once in-person programming is allowed, these will be hosted inside the Courthouse with possible online participation.

Maker Magic Workshops
3rd Saturday of the month, held quarterly
Time: 2:30 p.m.
$10.00 public, $5.00 Members
The BCHA is bringing artisan skills back to the History Center at Courthouse Square with our Maker Magic series. Each quarter we’ll explore a new skill ranging from the kitchen to the forge, letting participants stretch themselves in unique ways.
In the event COVID-19 restrictions are still in place, workshops (where possible) will be held via zoom. Workshops unable to be transferred online will be replaced with an alternative option.
March: Crown and Sash: US Pageant History
- Date: March 20
- Online registration
June: Stealing Home: Baseball History
- Date: June 19
- Online registration
September: Beyond Empanadas: Latino History
- Date: September 18
- Online registration
December: Moose and Elk: Michigan History
- Date: December 18
- Online registration
January: The Art of the Love Letter Workshop
- Presenter: Gary & Merrie Gray, Bev Tomiko; Andrews University
- Date: January 16
- Online Link to Order Kit (Zoom link will be sent to participants)
April: Do the Loop Knit and Crochet Workshop
- Presenter: TBD
- Date: April 17
- Online link for workshop kit (zoom link will be sent to participants)
July: Hammer Time with the Blacksmith
- Presenter: TBD
- Date: July 17
- No online link
October: Garden Variety Teas and Lemonades Workshop
- Presenter: TBD
- Date: October 16
- Online Link

At-home Activity Packets
Available Quarterly
2021 Theme: Our Voices Matter
$5.00 public, Free Members
Our kid-friendly take home activity kits lets your child explore a whole new world through hands-on projects and activities.

Circle in the Square Yoga Series
Several series available, to be announced in early 2021.
$5.00 public, Free Members
Join the BCHA as we search for nirvana against the most unique backdrop in the County! Several series will be available in 2021!
Quarter 1: Black History Month
- Available: February 5
- Order link
Quarter 2: Asian American History Month
- Available: May 7
- Order link
Quarter 3: Latinx History Month (early)
- Available: August 6
- Order link
Quarter 4: Native American History Month
- Available: November 5
- Order link
Please return in early 2021 to see the schedule for adults, children, and even seniors!