American Girl Fun

Posted on February 28, 2012 by museum

We had a blast at our annual American Girl Doll program this past Saturday. Almost 90 girls attended the event which featured American Girl Addy and her life during the Civil War. At the end of the event the girls had an opportunity to win some prizes including Addy herself. Special thanks to the American Girl Doll Company, Linda Oestreich, Marcia Brenneman, and Ruth Hupp for donating the prizes. Continue reading →

Oakridge Cemetery Tour Photos

Posted on October 7, 2011 by museum

We had a beautiful sunny day for our Oakridge Cemetery tour. A special thanks to the talented actors and actresses from the Elkhart Civic Theatre for all their hardwork. Below are some photos of the event.

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Cub Scout Pack Visits Museum

Posted on February 3, 2011 by museum

A local Cub Scout Pack visited the museum to try out its new Civil War program. The boys were introduced to life during the Civil War by learning about a soldier’s uniform, war time medicine, and rations. They also had the opportunity to try some drilling exercises. A lot of fun was had by all.

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American Girl Fun

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Cub Scout Pack Visits Museum