Rhiannon Cizon, Executive Director for the Berrien County Historical Association (BCHA)

Rhiannon has served as Director of the BHCA for the past five years. She informed us that BHCA is a 501 (c) (3) nonprofit organization, operating under the direction of the County. Its mission is “to collect and preserve artifacts related to Berrien County history through exhibits, publications, research activities, educational opportunities, and community outreach programs.” It is located in the “History Center at Courthouse Square,” the site of the oldest County Courthouse in Michigan, in Berrien Springs.  

The BHCA has been in existence for 58 years. There are eight buildings at Courthouse Square, all of which are open to the public. Since 2019, extensive renovations have been undertaken on the buildings and archives.