Historic Chapin Mansion

Discover one of the nation's finest examples of the American Aesthetic style at the Historic Chapin Mansion.

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Henry and Ruby Chapin constructed their magnificent home in 1882. Donated to the City of Niles in 1933 it served as City Hall and is now administered by the Niles History Center.

Chapin Mansion Tour Schedule

The Chapin Mansion is closed for the season. Look for our May Spring Open House date soon!

If you would like to schedule a field trip or group tour, please call 269-845-4054 or email nileshistory@nilesmi.org

The Fort St. Joseph Museum is open! Stop by and see some of the recent exhibit updates. Admission is free!

Current museum hours:
Thursdays 10am-4pm
Fridays 10am-4pm
Saturdays 10am-3pm

Virtual Tour

Check out the Niles History Center's new interactive digital tour of the Historic Chapin Mansion!

Virtual visitors can “tour” the house at their own pace. The technology is user-friendly, accessible for anyone with a computer and internet access. The Niles History Center recommends using a computer rather than a smartphone for the best experience. **If using an Android phone, we recommend pasting the link in your internet browser.**

Chapin Mansion Virtual Tour

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Colorful stained-glass windows, beveled mirrors, impressive brass chandeliers, beautiful hand-carved woodwork and nine fireplaces will transport you back to the ornate aesthetic period of the 1880s.

Tours of the Chapin Mansion are led by trained docents and allow visitors an inside look into this beloved Niles landmark.

You can help be a part of history! Contact Christina Arseneau, Niles History Center Director, to make your donation today.

For more information contact

Christina Arseneau, Director
Niles History Center
508 E. Main Street
Niles, MI 49120
269-845-4054, x 4010
HCdirector@nilesmi.org

Mollie Kruck Watson, Assistant Director
Niles History Center
508 E. Main Street
Niles, MI 49120
269-845-4054 ext. 4013
mwatson@nilesmi.org