Category Archives: Past Exhibits
Keepers of the Fire: The Pokagon Band of Potawatomi
The rich history, culture, and art of the Pokagon Band of Potawatomi is shared in The History Museum’s vibrant new exhibit, Keepers of the Fire: The Pokagon Band of Potawatomi,Spirited: Prohibition in America
A new day dawned on January 17, 1920, when the 18th Amendment to the Constitution took effect. For the next 13 years—until Prohibition was repealed in 1933—Americans could no longer manufacture, sell, or transport liquors.
Cirqzooladon A History of the Circus
October 27, 2018 – June 9, 2019 Carroll Gallery “Come one, come all to the greatest show on Earth! See what’s under the big top! Lions and tigers will thrillCUT! Costume and the Cinema
Whether costume design, big-screen cinema, or famous film stars are fancied, The History Museum’s traveling exhibit CUT! Costume and the Cinema is a must-see. The exhibit, featuring over 40 costumes worn by stars in 25 films of the past two decades, is open through Sunday, January 6, 2019. CUT! Costume and the Cinema offers a journey through 500 years of fashion history, complete with all of its allure and artistry.
Mod Mystique: 1960s Fashion
September 8, 2018 – March 24, 2019 Oliver Mansion There were the trends: miniskirts and pillbox hats, a la Jackie Kennedy. There were the designers: Givenchy and Oscar de laTiffany: Luminous Masterworks
April 6 – September 23, 2018 Changing Gallery Over 50 objects are showcased in Tiffany: Luminous Masterworks. The centerpiece of the exhibit features 25 exquisite works by glass artist LouisCommitment, Continuity, and Community: Architecture at Notre Dame, 1898 – present
September 2, 2017 – August 5, 2018 Ernestine M. Raclin Gallery of Notre Dame History A new exhibit at The History Museum celebrates 120 years of architecture at the UniversityVoyageurs: French Exploration of the New World
It often took two months for the seafaring journeys that brought European explorers to what is now North America. But following the 1492 voyage of Christopher Columbus, they came—they rushed—to claim land for their countries. French voyageurs worked for fur companies to transport goods to and from the New World’s trading posts.
150 Ways To Love Your History
Through an exciting array of exhibits, programs, projects, and initiatives, The History Museum is celebrating its 150th anniversary in 2017. In 1867, two years after America’s Civil War ended, 33 residents of St. Joseph County resolved to formally preserve local history.
