The Madeline Island Historical Preservation Association (MIHPA) is a non-profit organization supported by volunteers and donations. Our mission is to protect, preserve, interpret and increase public awareness of the cultural, traditional and architectural history of Madeline Island.

 

Come and experience a first-hand view of early life on Madeline Island at MIHPA's Heritage Center located at Colonel Woods Avenue, a half mile east of the Museum. At the Center the island's story is told through the historical village and Veterans' Honor Garden maintained by the organization.  

 

The Heritage Center consists of four buildings moved from their original sites to the historical village. The buildings, with their contents, reflect life on the island from late 19th to early 20th century.  Among the furnished buildings you will find a one-room school house, parsonage and the Angus House (or cheese shop). Added in 2018 is a 130 year old log building, a former chicken coop, that was part of the old Cadotte farm. 

 

The MIHPA Heritage Center provides a great place to imagine life on the Island during earlier times. Come and discover a part of our past.

Events 

Memorial Day 

Monday, May 31

Join us following the Memorial Day Ceremony downtown  for the Remembrance Walk to the Heritage Center.  See Events page for details.

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Annual Meeting

June 2021

Due to the Coronavirus, the annual meeting for the Madeline Island Historical Preservation Association has been postpone until further action by the Board of Directors. 

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Fourth of July Picnic /Barbecue

Sunday,  July 4

Harry Nelson Recreation Center

This year MIHPA is joining with the Island Association to sponsor a 4th of July barbecue. This event is a fundraiser for both organizations. It begins following the Fourth of July ceremony held on the green space in front of the museum and goes until about 3:00 or to when the food runs out!

 

Bi-annual Island HomeTour 2023 

Saturday, July 15, 2023 

Due to Covid 19 the Home Tour originally scheduled for the current year, 2021, has been cancelled.   We are planning our next home tour for Saturday, July 15, 2023.  Check back for details.

 

Codger Softball Game 

Saturday, September 18, 2021

Come watch the Island's Women's softball team take on the Island  men over 50 team. Details on events page.

 

The Annual

Hunter's Feast

Saturday, November 20

This is a fundraiser sponsored by MIHPA and Island Hunting Camps. It's a family fun event that includes a raffle, dinner and the presentation of the Hunter of the Year trophy to this year's Hunter of the Year. (See events page for details)