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,
South Bend Civic Theatre (SBCT) will present “The Importance of Being Earnest” by Oscar Wilde in The History Museum’s Historic Oliver Gardens this June. Join Aaron Nichols, Executive Director, South Bend Civic Theatre, when he talks about SBCT’s tradition of a summertime outdoor performance as well as a behind-the-scenes
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,
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,
Be enchanted with the wonders of spring at this tea presented by The History Museum. Taking place in the elegant Leighton Gallery, the event features tables of eight, each decorated to reflect all the charms of fairies. This one-of-a-kind experience offers a menu of savories, sweets, and classic teas,
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,
In 2024, the 1820s Navarre Cabin—the oldest structure in St. Joseph County--was carefully relocated to The History Museum’s campus. Deputy Executive Director Kristie Erickson will explore how the move took place and describe the cabin’s future, including the museum’s vision to interpret pioneer history in a more historically accurate
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
