Upcoming Events
Spring Break History Days
Looking for something to do on Spring Break? The museum will have activities each day that will include crafts, games, and our exhibits.
Dates: Monday-Wednesday, April 1-3
Time: 2 sessions each day; 1st is from 10:30-11:30a.m,
2nd from 3:30-4:30 p.m.
Monday April 1st: Native American Day
AM Session: Make a Bandolier Bag
PM Session: Native American Games
Tuesday April 2nd: Farm Day
AM Session: Make a farm animal puppet
PM Session: "What is it used for?" activity
Wednesday April 3rd: Museum Day
AM Session: Guess the artifact game
PM Session: "See what a Curator Does" tour
Cost: $1 per session
Location: Elkhart County Historical Museum
American Girl Doll Day*
Come to the museum and participate in fun crafts and activities that feature Caroline Abbott, part of the American Girl doll historical characters. Bring your own American Girl doll, too, and enter in a drawing to win American Girl related prizes.
Date: Saturday, April 6th
Time: 1st session 10:00a.m. 2nd session-2:00p.m.
Cost: $5/child
Location: Elkhart County Historical Museum
Pre-registration required by April 3rd, call 574-535-6458
Tuesday Tour - Native Americans in Elkhart County
Come learn about the early inhabitants of this area dating back over 12,000 years.
Date: April 9
Time: 1:00 p.m.
Cost: $2/person
Location: Elkhart County Historical Museum
History Library Roundtable*
Learn how to use resources in the Corson Local History Library and Special Collections Reading Room as museum staff discusses the five most popular resources we possess, and how they can aid you in your research. Sign up required
Date: Thursday, April 11th
Time: 7:00 PM
Cost: $1/person
Preregister by: April 9th; call 574-535-6458
Location: Elkhart County Historical Museum
Tuesday Tours - Working Household
What has made our homes function for so many generations? Hear about the people, technology, and traditions that make a home a working household.
Date: April 23rd
Time: 1:00 p.m.
Cost: $2/person
Location: Elkhart County Historical Museum
Corson Library and Special Collections Reading Room Public Opening
Come see our new Corson Local History Library & Special Collections Research Room! Staff will be in the library all day to talk about the resources we have, and how to use them to research Elkhart County history.
Date: Friday, April 26th
Time: 10:00a.m.-5:00p.m.
Location: Elkhart County Historical Museum
Tuesday Tours - Ridin’ Rails and Blowin’ Horns
The industries of Elkhart County are many, but come to the museum and learn about two of the most recognizable: the railroads and musical instrument manufacturing.
Date: May 7th
Time: 1:00 p.m.
Cost: $2/person
Location: Elkhart County Historical Museum
Grace Lawn Cemetery Tour*
See the past come to life as members of the Elkhart Civic Theatre portray members of the community, and talk about their lives and contributions to Elkhart County.
Date: Saturday, May 11th
Time: 1 & 3 p.m. – two sessions to choose from
Cost: $5/person
Location: Grace Lawn Cemetery, Elkhart, IN
Preregister by: May 8th; call 574-535-6458
Tuesday Tours- Behind the Scenes
Ever wonder what all goes into working at a museum? Join us for a guided tour of our storage facilities and find out how the staff takes on the important job of protecting and sharing Elkhart County’s history.
Date: Tuesday, May 21st
Time: 1:00 p.m.
Cost: $2/person
Location: Elkhart County Historical Museum
MANaging the Landscape
See artifacts from the museum’s collection that incorporate tools and techniques of land management, and find out how to read landscapes from the past.
Date: Thursday, May 23rd
Time: 7:00 PM
Cost: $1/person
Location: Elkhart County Historical Museum
Quilt Garden & Heritage Quilt Challenge Exhibit Opening Reception
Kick off the summer by seeing our Log Cabin pattern quilt garden and our new Heritage Quilt Challenge exhibit! We will be having a kick off reception on the museum’s front lawn to celebrate the openings and recognize the Master Gardeners that have helped us with our Quilt Garden this year.
Date: Thursday, May 30th
Time: 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Location: Elkhart County Historical Museum
Tuesday Tours - Decorative Arts
Come see how the style and ornamentation of items in our collection can tell us about the past and the culture in which they were created.
Dates: June 4th
Time: 1:00 p.m.
Cost: $2/person
Location: Elkhart County Historical Museum
Walking tour of Elkhart*
Join our Research Historian Frank Fisher as he leads groups down historic paths of Elkhart. You will learn about historic architecture, important events, and prominent figures of the town as you stroll through the city.
Date: Thursday June 6th (Rain date June 13th)
Time: 1st group 6:00 p.m., 2nd group 7:30
Cost: $5/person
Preregister by: June 4th call 574-535-6458
Location: Foot bridge near NIBCO Water and Ice Park, Elkhart
Civil War Day Camp*
Attention fun -loving kids, participate in hands on activities, games, and many other things as part of our three-day summer camp where you can meet new friends, and learn about the Civil War!
Dates: Monday- Wednesday June 10th-12th
Ages: For children entering 4th-6th grade
Time: 9:00a.m.-1:00p.m.
Cost: $30/per camper
Preregister by: June 5th, call 574-535-6458
*Requires pre-registration