Mitchell Research Center is located in Hillsdale Michigan. The Mitchell Research Center is the major collector of local and family history related to Hillsdale County and the surrounding area. Our volunteers are here to provide needed or requested assistance with your searches.
The Mitchell Research Center is open to the public Tuesday - Thursday 10 am - 4 pm. We take research requests by phone at 437-6488 and by e-mail at mitchellresearchcenter@gmail.com. There is also a Send E-Mail form under the Visit Us tab at the top of this web page for research requests. Have an interest in history? We are always looking for people to volunteer and help others discover theirs.
Hours
Open Tuesday through Thursday 10 am to 4 pm. We can also be reached by calling us at 517-437-6488 or e-mail us your research requests at the link above under the Visit Us tab.
For those who wish to help make a difference, donations can be designated to our long-term planning fund or our general fund. We currently accept cash or check donations. Checks can be made payable to Friend’s of MRC and mailed to or dropped of at 22 N. Manning Street, Hillsdale, MI 49242
2025 Calendar
Hours Tuesday - Thursday 10 AM- 4 PM
Jan 20, 2025 CLOSED for MLK Day
Feb 17, 2025 CLOSED for Presidents Day
Apr 18, 2025 CLOSED for Good Friday
May 26, 2025 CLOSED for Memorial Day
July 3 & 4, 2025 CLOSED for 4th of July
Sept. 1, 2025 CLOSED for Labor Day
Sept 22, 2025 CLOSED Fair Day
Nov. 26 thru 27, 2025 CLOSED for Thanksgiving
Dec. 22, 2025 thru Jan 2, 2026 CLOSED for Christmas Reopen Jan. 5, 2026