Paper made at the Watervliet Paper Mill was used around the nation as catalog covers, labels, wrappers, playing cards, postage stamps, and much more. Hundreds of workers drove the success of the company located in northern Berrien County, which was not only the area’s largest employer but a major fixture of community life.

A Facebook Live presentation on the mill will take place on Tuesday, July 21 at 7:00 p.m. Utilizing research and artifacts connected to the mill, staff from both the North Berrien Historical Museum and Watervliet District Library will deliver a half-hour presentation that will be fun and informative for former employees as well as those interested in local history.

This collaborative event can be viewed on the Facebook page of both the North Berrien Historical Museum and the Watervliet District Library. Look for the event “Watervliet Paper: A History at Work.” Please contact peter@northberrienhistory.org with any questions.