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
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Insights in History – Yuletide Traditions
The History Museum 897 W. Thomas Street, South Bend, IN, United StatesCurator of Copshaholm Skylar Whited describes Christmas traditions of yesteryear. A first-floor tour of the mansion decorated for the season will be offered. Admission is $3. Reservations are required by December 2. Insights in History is sponsored by THK Law, LLP.
Gallery Talks for Teachers – Christmastime at Copshaholm
The History Museum 897 W. Thomas Street, South Bend, IN, United StatesEducators 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
Christmas at Copshaholm
The History Museum 897 W. Thomas Street, South Bend, IN, United StatesThe 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
Sugar Plum Fairy Tea
The History Museum 897 W. Thomas Street, South Bend, IN, United StatesCelebrate 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. Reservations are required by December 9 and can be made by CLICKING HERE or by calling 574.235.9664.
Christmas at Copshaholm
The History Museum 897 W. Thomas Street, South Bend, IN, United StatesThe 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
Closed for Christmas Eve
The History Museum 897 W. Thomas Street, South Bend, IN, United StatesClosed for Christmas Day
The History Museum 897 W. Thomas Street, South Bend, IN, United StatesGallery Talks for Teachers – The Life and Legacy of Abraham Lincoln
The History Museum 897 W. Thomas Street, South Bend, IN, United StatesTeachers 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
School Program – Kluckers
The History Museum 897 W. Thomas Street, South Bend, IN, United StatesIn 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
School Program – Kluckers
The History Museum 897 W. Thomas Street, South Bend, IN, United StatesIn 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
School Program – Cabin Days
The History Museum 897 W. Thomas Street, South Bend, IN, United StatesDuring 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,
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