Selected Community Events
Hamilton Church and Cemetery Tour
May 30, 2013 6:30 pm Eastern time
31519 Chicago Trail, New Carlisle, IndianaDana Groves, Executive Director of Historic New Carlisle will talk about the history of community of Hamilton and will lead a tour of the church and cemetery. She will talk about those individuals and families buried in the cemetery that contributed to the early development of the Hamilton and New Carlisle communities. Dress for outdoors/walking. Donations appreciated
Dana Groves, 574/654-3897, historicnc@townofnewcarlisle.com
Larry Martin's WWII
Jun 6, 2013 6:30 PM
Lincoln Township Public Library 2099 W John Beers Rd, Stevensville, MI 49127As we are losing more than 1,000 WWII veterans per day, it is important that we share their stories and preserve their memories. On the anniversary of D-Day, Mr. Martin will share heroic stories from Normandy and also show some of his WWII memorabilia. Please contact the library if you or someone you know is a WWII veteran who would like to be interviewed as part of the program.
Brian R. Johnston
Adult Services Librarian
Lincoln Township Public Library
2099 W. John Beers Road
Stevensville, MI 49127
(269) 429-9575
bjohnston@lincolntownshiplibrary.org
Memorial Day Weekend at Amish Acres
May 25, 2013 - May 27, 2013 10am-7pm
Amish Acres Historic Farm & Heritage Resort 1600 W. Market St. (off U.S. 6) Nappanee, IN 46550Make This Memorial Day Weekend Memorable Down on the Farm!
Veterans or active military eat FREE with the purchase of one Thresher’s Dinner! (valid May 25-27)
The Old Barn Restaurant will feature its new Summer Luncheon Menu and famous Threshers Dinner throughout the long weekend.
A special showing of three documentaries films during your farm tour will be featuring great insight into the history of the Amish and their quest for religious freedom.
Stop in the German One Room Schoolhouse for a Flag Coloring Contest during your tour. See how the American flag has changed throughout history in correlation with the Amish society. Memorial Day themed prizes will be awarded to winners.
A full schedule of performances of A Second Helping: The Church Basement Ladies Sequel let you enjoy matinee and evening performances Saturday & Sunday, Memorial Day weekend.
Amish Acres Historic
Farm & Heritage Resort
(800) 800-4942
amishacres@amishacres.com
Docent Training Class - Historic Houses
Apr 19, 2013 - May 31, 2013 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. Weekly
Center for History, South Bend, INThe Center for History is accepting registrations for those interested in conducting guided tours of the
museum’s historic houses. Training classes will take place weekly for seven weeks from 9:00 to 11:00
a.m. beginning Friday, April 19. Pre-registration is required.
Marilyn Thompson
574-235-9664
3rd Annual Michiana Renaissance Festival
Aug 24, 2013 - Aug 25, 2013 10:00am to 6:00 pm
Kamm Island, Mishawaka, IndianaMishawaka will be transported back in time when you come out the Michiana Renaissance Festival. We will have live sword fights, pirates, vikings and maybe a fairy or two telling stories.
Entertaing History
P.O. Box 1892, South Bend, IN 46634
EntHist@gmail.com
Insights in History - Flowers, Stone, and Blood (Meal): A History of the Oliver Mansion Grounds
Aug 1, 2012 1:30pm
Center for History, South Bend, INCenter for History Curator Kristie Erickson talks about the history of the Oliver Gardens. A guided tour of
the Historic Oliver Gardens will be offered. Admission is $3 or $1 for members, and reservations are
required by July 30.
Marilyn Thompson
574-235-9664
Minding Militia
Aug 8, 2012 7pm
Center for History, South Bend, INPresented at the Center for History as part of the Fort St. Joseph's 2012 Summer Archaeology Lecture Series, the lecture is given by Joseph Gagne. He will provide a look at Canadian militiamen and the Great Lakes during the Seven Years War. Free.
Marilyn Thompson
574-235-9664