Support Harbor Country Museum of History + Rail

"Always Has Been, Always Will Be."

Harbor Country Museum of History + Rail is always free of charge.

The Harbor Country Museum of History + Rail is open free-of-charge; therefore, it is supported entirely by private sector contributions. In addition to past support from the Michigan Arts Council, CSX Transportation, Berrien Community Foundation, Frederick S Upton Foundation, The Pokagon Fund, The Rednecked Fund, and the PayPal Giving Fund, we are honored to be the recipients of numerous individual and business donations.

The Harbor Country Museum of History + Rail is a 501(c)(3) tax exempt charitable corporation. Donations are deductible from your federally taxable income to the fullest extent of the law.

Donate Artifacts, Memorabilia, and Objects of Significance 

Antique Classic Railroad Clock donated by Peter & Cheryl Mikinka

The Museum welcomes and encourages donations of artifacts, memorabilia, and objects of significance to the to the greater New Buffalo history and the rail lines significant to its development: Pere Marquette, the Michigan Central, C&O, Chessie, CSX, and Amtrak railway lines. If you have items you would like to donate, please first contact the Museum by phone, email, or mail. Make sure to include your name, contact information and a detailed description (along with a photograph if possible) of the items you would like to donate.

Artifact donations that are accepted become the legal property of the Harbor Country Museum of History + Rail. The Museum reserves the right to keep or dispose of any non-financial donation as it deems necessary.

Artifact donations and may qualify for an income tax deduction. DONORS are responsible for determining the true value of their charitable donation and are encouraged to contact their tax attorney before making a charitable donation. 

Donate from Our Wish List

• Gift Card/Certificate from True Value Hardware, New Buffalo for repair/maintenance needs (ongoing)

• Gift Card/Certificate from The Laundry Drop to dry clean donated uniforms (one time)

• Pullman Conductor’s Step Stools (2+) for Pullman WWII Troop Car (one time)

• Financial Support to purchase custom mattresses, pillows, and wool blankets for Pullman WWII Troop Car (one time)

• Pullman Troop Sleeper Car Bench Seats for Pullman WWII Troop Car (one time)

• Male Mannequin with stand for Veterans Display (one time)

• Financial Support to offset costs of exterior painting – building and rail cars (one time, 2026)

• Financial Support to purchase new personalized name badges for Board Members and Docent due to name change (one time)

• Financial Support for grounds maintenance (seasonal)

• Financial Support for our new Museum sign due to name change (one time)

• Financial Support for annual website hosting fees (annual)

• Financial Support for our insurance costs (annual)

• Financial Support for our accounting fees (annual)

• View Our Amazon Wishlist Here