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
This free program is held every second Thursday of the month at 6:30 p.m. Guest speakers from around the region and state bring exciting topics to the Courthouse for guests to enjoy.
Due to COVID-19 and current state restrictions, our TNC Talks are currently hosted on Zoom and links to each session are provided below.
- January: TBA
- January 14, 2021
- February: TBA
- February 11, 2021
- March: TBA
- March 11, 2021
- April: TBA
- April 8, 2021
- May: TBA
- May 13, 2021
- June: TBA
- June 10, 2021
- July: TBA
- July 8, 2021
- August: TBA
- August 12, 2021
- September: Jewish Berrien County
- September 10, 2020 at 6:30 p EST, Zoom Link
- October: Growing up House of David
- October 8, 2020 at 6:30p EST, Zoom Link
- November: The Golfmore Hotel
- November 12, 2020 at 6:30p, Zoom Link
Meriendas at the Courthouse Music Series
This musical series is held every 4th Sunday of the month and feature guest performers from around the area and Andrews University, bringing a global sound the Cornerstone county.
The series admission is $5.00 for the public and $2.00 for BCHA members and Andrews University students/staff with ID. This series is on hiatus due to COVID-19 until 2021.
- January: TBA
- January 24, 2021
- February: TBA
- February 28, 2021
- March: TBA
- March 28, 2021
- April: TBA
- April 25, 2021
- May:TBA
- May 23, 2021
- June: TBA
- June 27, 2021
- July: TBA
- July 25, 2021
- August: TBA
- August 22, 2021
- September: TBA
- September 26, 2021
- October: TBA
- October 24, 2021
- November: TBA
- November 21, 2021
Circle in the Square Yoga
Join the BCHA every Thursday in the summer and fall of 2020 as we host Circle on the Square yoga on our grounds.
Led by certified yoga instructor Tara Velez, this weekly series lets you find nirvana against the most unique backdrop in the county!
Class are held on the Historic Jail Plaza or grounds when the weather is good and inside the Courthouse if is not. The cost is $5.00 per class for BCHA members and $10.00 for the public. Packages available! Register ahead or just show up!
Current Summer 2020 Schedule:
September
- September 3
- September 10
- September 21
- September 28
Berrien County Sketches Scavenger Hunt
Held quarterly, this photo scavenger hunt pulls its clues and answers from Berrien County Sketches by Robert Myers. Twelve clues are sent out on Thursdays during the hunt period and participants are to send their photos and answers to us at info@berrienhistory.org.
Clues are posted on Facebook and sent out via email each week. All correct answers get you an entry into a drawing for an amazing BCHA themed prize package!
Q1: March 2021
- Week 1 * Week 2 * Week 3 * Week 4 * Answers
Q2: June 2021
- Week 1 * Week 2 * Week 3 * Week 4 * Answers
Q3: August 2020
Q4: December 2020
- Week 1 * Week 2 * Week 3 * Week 4 * Answers
BCHA Home Activity Kits
Our home activity kits allow families to explore history if they are unable to visit the grounds. Designed for students, each kit contains several activities that explore some aspect of Berrien County’s history. Available once a quarter, you can reserve your kit by emailing us at info@berrienhistory.org.
Kits are free for BCHA members and $5.00 for the public.
Q1 Kit: Cabin Fever
Don’t let cabin fever ruin your day! With these great historically inspired crafts and activities, you’ll be sure to beat the winter blues!
- Available February 2021
Q2 Kit: Lakeshores and Dunelands
Berrien County is rich with geographical diversity and this quarter’s kit explores how that has shaped our history. Hands-on activities will let your child learn how these special ecosystems help our biomes survive.
- Available May 2021
Q3 Kit: Civic Minded
With an election around the corner and the 100th anniversary in full swing, let your child learn how our government works with four special-made activities sure to get them thinking civically!
- September 20, 2020, Order your kit here
Q4 Kit: Holiday Festivities
December is a time of celebration for millions of people around the world. Learn how different cultures end the year with fun activities and more!
- December 17, 2020, Order your kit here
Haunted Tours
Every October, the BCHA, the Heritage Museum & Cultural Center, and the Twin City Players join forces to let you hear the dead speak. Two tours are held each October and guests enjoy an immersive experience like none other!
2020 tickets will go on sale September 10. They can be purchased here. Limited day of tickets will be available, but are NOT guaranteed. RSVPs are highly suggested.
Spooky State Street Tour
A tour of the handsome homes of State Street take a different turn this October as we explore the haunted history of each one! From suspicious noises to moving parts, these stories will make your hair stand on end!
- Date: October 10th (Rain Date: 10/11)
- Time: 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m
- Costs: $10.00 adults/ $5.00 children
- Location: Bear Park at the corner of State and Market Streets
Tours every half hour and groups are limited to 20 people maximum. There are limited day of tickets available, so RSVPs are highly suggested!
Ghoulish Graveyard Tour
The dead aren’t quiet this October as we discover ghastly behavior, ghoulish deaths, and gory stories that will be certain to keep you up at night!
- Date: October 24th (Rain Date: 10/25)
- Times:
- 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m (Seniors and high-risk individuals)
- 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. (General Public)
- Costs: $10.00 adults/ $5.00 children
- Location: Lakeview Cemetery (1918 Lakeview Ave.)
Tours every half hour and groups are limited to 20 people maximum for general public tours and 10 people for our special tours. There are limited day of tickets available, so RSVPs are highly suggested!
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