Educators are invited to Gallery Talks for Teachers, presented by The History Museum and the Studebaker National Museum to learn about educational offerings. On Thursday, December 5, from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. they can learn about Victorian Christmas traditions and take a brief tour of Copshaholm. Curriculum materials related
The elegant Oliver Mansion is decorated beautifully for the holidays, and self-guided tours during Christmas at Copshaholm are a wonderful way to enjoy the home’s Yuletide splendor. Christmas trees can be found on all three floors of the historic house. Fireplace mantels and tabletops with Yuletide décor add to
Celebrate the wonder of sugar plum fairies and tin soldiers at this magical holiday tea. You will be seated at tables of eight in the Leighton Gallery, aglow with Yuletide decorations. This one-of-a-kind experience offers a catered menu of savories, sweets, and classic teas, and is followed by a tour of the first floor of the Oliver Mansion, decorated for the holidays. Tickets are $30/adults; $25/members; $15/youth 6-17; and $5/children 5 & under.
The elegant Oliver Mansion is decorated beautifully for the holidays, and self-guided tours during Christmas at Copshaholm are a wonderful way to enjoy the home’s Yuletide splendor. Christmas trees can be found on all three floors of the historic house. Fireplace mantels and tabletops with Yuletide décor add to
Teachers will learn about Lincoln’s rise to politics and tour the First Source Presidential Carriage Collection at the Studebaker National Museum. Curriculum materials related to the topic are provided for all Gallery Talks for Teachers events. A certificate for two PGP points is given. The event is free, and
In this special museum theater event for schools, students and teachers will see the play Kluckers, which tells the rich and brave story of Boyd Gurley. As editor of the Indianapolis Times in the 1920s, Gurley’s fierce reporting against the KKK at a time when its membership was higher
In this special museum theater event for schools, students and teachers will see the play Kluckers, which tells the rich and brave story of Boyd Gurley. As editor of the Indianapolis Times in the 1920s, Gurley’s fierce reporting against the KKK at a time when its membership was higher
During this 75-minute outdoor program for schools, students will interact with live, costumed interpreters who will demonstrate and discuss many aspects of pioneer life—fur trapping and trading, beeswax candle making, blacksmithing, weaving and knitting, herb gardening, and medical practices. Additional themes are explored as students rotate through each station,
During this 75-minute outdoor program for schools, students will interact with live, costumed interpreters who will demonstrate and discuss many aspects of pioneer life—fur trapping and trading, beeswax candle making, blacksmithing, weaving and knitting, herb gardening, and medical practices. Additional themes are explored as students rotate through each station,
During this 75-minute outdoor program for schools, students will interact with live, costumed interpreters who will demonstrate and discuss many aspects of pioneer life—fur trapping and trading, beeswax candle making, blacksmithing, weaving and knitting, herb gardening, and medical practices. Additional themes are explored as students rotate through each station,
The History Museum’s mailing address is 808 West Washington Street, South Bend, IN 46601. The main entrance to The History Museum and the Studebaker National Museum is located at 897 Thomas Street, which is one block south of Washington Street. Click Here for Directions and Map
