One of the oldest houses in Southwest Michigan, the Morton House has had a front-row seat to over 170 years of local history. In his presentation, “The Mortons: From Plymouth Rock to Benton Harbor,” historian Chuck Jager will present a fascinating look at the Morton family, the house they built, and the resulting meeting place and museum. The story traces as far back as the Pilgrims and follows the Mortons through many key moments in American history, highlighting both defeats and achievements for the family.

Chuck Jager is a local high school history teacher and has authored two recent books on local history. He serves on the board of the Morton House Museum, “the Home of Benton Harbor History.”  This program will be available both online and in-person. The online program will be viewable through Facebook Live on the North Berrien Historical Museum’s Facebook page. RSVP is required to attend in-person. Call (269) 468-3330 to RSVP today!