Carnegie Center for the Arts/W.R. Monroe Museum

 Built in 1904 – National Historic Register.  One of the few remaining original “Carnegie Libraries” built by Andrew Carnegie in the early 20^th century.  Three exhibit galleries for fine arts.  Gallery hours: Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Thursday 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., Saturday and Sunday Noon to 4:00 p.m.

Magic Moments Scrapbook

Open Door Gallery

Original artwork and unique gifts from regional artists.  A community minded art center with classes for all ages, student shows, guest artists and exhibits.  Sturgis ART BOUNCE host in January, April, July and October.  Special holiday events.  Hours: Mon-Sat 10-5:30, Sun 12-4, closed Mondays.
101 W. Chicago Road, Sturgis
(269) 659-9977 
www.opendoorgallery.com

Sturgis Council of the Arts

Bringing arts and entertainment to the Sturgis area.  Past performing artists include The Smothers Brothers, Tony Bennett, Della Reese, Mel Torme, Crystal Gayle, and The Oakridge Boys. 
201 N. Nottawa Road, Sturgis
(269) 659-7211

HISTORY

Many historic trails and river trails cross here!  These trails were used for centuries by Native American tribes, by the French adventurer LaSalle and the French trappers, by the English and some now form the routes of our busiest highways.  The Heritage Water Trail charts the course of these travelers along the mighty St Joseph River.

St Joseph County Historical Society

Open to all interested persons of all ages.  Meeting the 3rd Sunday of each month at the historical Museum, 113 E. Main St, Centreville, with a catered lunch at 1:00 pm and speaker following.  Check the River Country website calendar listing for updates or changes. The White Pigeon Land Office (circa 1830) is open by appointment; call 269-483-7122 to arrange.

Camel Back Bridge

Built in 1922.  Made of three identical 90 foot spans that total 270 feet.  Longest Michigan example of a reinforced, concrete camelback bridge.  Today, the bridge is a pedestrian walkway crossing the St. Joseph River.  Located along U.S. 12, Downtown Mottville.

Historic Village of Constantine

Dates back to 1825 with various architectural styles, including Greek Revival, Gothic, and Italianate.  Specialty shops are located in this historic village.

Historic Downtown Three Rivers

Main Street, circa 1870 – National & State Historic Registers.  Antique shops, restaurants, art galleries, artists studios, and a book and a children’s store you won’t want to miss. 
(269) 278-8193

Langley Covered Bridge

Constructed in 1887.  Longest of Michigan’s remaining

covered bridges.  Made of three spans totaling 282 feet.  State Historic Register. 
Covered Bridge Road, Three miles North of M-86 in Centreville

Marantette House

Michigan Register of Historic Places. 
Simpson Road, Mendon

Mendon Village

Located in northeastern S. Joseph County on M-60, Mendon is home to several historic landmarks. The Marantette House on Simpson Road is listed on the Michigan Register of Historic Places and the Mendon Country Inn was once a stagecoach inn, dating back to 1843.  Nine Amish districts surround the village, and antique and artsy-craftsy shops are located in the quaint downtown.  Situated on the banks overlooking the St. Joseph River, canoeing is popular here and there are several landings dotted along the waterway.

Morse-Scoville House

Michigan Register of Historic Places. 
685 South Washington, Constantine

Newton House Museum

The Newton House Museum is housed in a restored two-story Quaker home of the mid 1800's.  It allows visitors to view the quality and style of life lived over 100 years ago.  It features an herb garden and one of the last remaining virgin stands of black walnut timberland in the state.  The museum is open to the public on the first Sunday of the month, May-December, from 1 pm-4 pm, or by appointment.

1101 Marcellus Highway, Dowagiac

269-782-3239

Nottawa Stone School

Dates back to 1870 and was originally of frame construction.  Later rebuilt in stone.  The building was used as a public school until 1961. Today it is a museum.  National & State Historic Registers – Tours by appointment. 
26456 East M-86, Nottawa
(269) 467-5400

Old New York Central Railroad Depot

Built in 1893 – State Historic Register.  Today it is home
to the Sturgis Historical Society Museum and the Sturgis Chamber of Commerce.  Call to arrange tours. 
West Main Street, Sturgis
(269) 651-3990

St. Joseph County Courthouse

Michigan Register of Historic Places. 
125 West Main Street, Centreville

Sue Silliman House

Michigan Register of Historic Places. 

This brick structure was built in the 1870's by Arthur Silliman, an early pioneer to the area, who came to Three Rivers in 1847.  The lower level of the building served as Silliman's blacksmith shop and the upper stories served his family.  Near this site a Potawattomi Indian trail crossed the St. Joseph River.  the confluence of the St Joseph, Portage and Rocky Rivers at this site gave Three Rivers its name.
116 South Main Street, Three Rivers

U.S. Government Land Office