Howell Area Historical Society

04/01/2026

Hello Everyone,
We are happy to announce that we will be opening in early May 2026.
It's been a year of changes for the area by the Museum with the Fire and Ice construction. The project is coming together beautifully. We are looking forward to more visitors with the increased traffic that will come our way. Our regular hours will be the same as always - Sundays from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 P.M. from May through October, except for major holidays.
Please stop by.

01/19/2026

Hello Everyone,
Now that the holidays are a memory, please consider joining the Depot Museum.
We, as you may know, are situated adjacent to the new Fire and Ice development. We expect to have lots of visitors when the construction is finished.
We can use volunteers for the Car Show in August, which is such a fun time, and for day-to - day chores inside and outside the Depot. If there are any handypersons out there, come on down.
If you have interest in keeping Howell history alive, call 517-548-6876, or email us at [email protected].
Thank you.

01/06/2026

01/06/2026

📣 Have you taken a look at our 2026 Master Plan? Let us know your thoughts: https://milivcounty.gov/planning/2026-master-plan
Your feedback will help determine whether the plan adequately addresses the community’s key opportunities and priorities. Share your thoughts on how the plan reflects the county’s needs and long-term vision.

12/09/2025

2025 Car Show Winners

12/09/2025

Melon Fest Car Show 2025

12/09/2025

12/09/2025

The Depot Museum is still closed, as of December 2025.

We will be reopening in spring of 2026 when it is safe for visitors to enter. Please stay tuned…

P.S. Our Car Show will be held during Melon Fest in August, as usual. There will be more information available in the coming months. Thank you.

08/17/2025

2025 Melon Fest

08/16/2025

Hey Howell!

We’re at the Howell Melon Festival today from 10-2 hosting our annual car show. We have over 80 cars parked and it’s quite the crowd.

😎 Come on down and say hi!

08/02/2025

Just a reminder: We will be closed for the rest of the 2025 season due to the construction of the Fire and Ice Project.
In 2025, we will not be open on Sundays, as in previous years. Next year, we will be back, officially.
If you have any concerns or questions, please call 517-548-6876, or email us at: [email protected].
Come visit us at the Classic Car Show on August 16, 2025 in front of the Historic Courthouse on East Grand River. We would love to see you.

08/02/2025

Thank you to Nik from WHMI for interviewing Don, our treasurer and Car Show organizer. We are always grateful for the community support from WHMI. They get the word out regarding our one fundraiser for the year, helping us continue our mission to preserve Howell's history.
Come visit Melon Fest on August 16, 2025 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 P.M. in front of the Historic Courthouse on East Grand River. The vintage car display is amazing, the owners are a great bunch of people, and it is simply a fun day.

Biggest fundraiser for Howell Area Historical Society and The Depot