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Elkhart County Historical Museum

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The historical society is proud of the fact that the museum is considered to be one of the top ten local history museums in the state of Indiana. The Elkhart County Historical Society owns the collection which can be seen in the thirteen display areas of the museum. The displays are arrange by both theme and period. The Elkhart County Historical Museum is housed in the historic Rush Memorial Center in Bristol, Indiana. Placed on the National Register in 1991, the building originally served as the county's first consolidated school. The historical society is the official repository for government records which are stored in the museum's archives. The museum also contains a working genealogy library. The museum is open year round Tuesday-Saturday, 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.

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    Elkhart County Historical Museum

    304 W. Vistula
    Bristol, IN 46507

    Phone: (574) 848-4322   |   Official Website

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  • • Current Events

      02/07/12- 02/28/12

      Watercolor Class Series Elkhart County Historical Museum Watercolor Class Series Presented by Elkhart County Parks at Elkhart County Historical Museum February 7-February 28, 2012 Shed the winter doldrums by learning to create bright, cheerful images on postcards. These unique postcards make great gifts for family and friends and provide simple ways to practice and experiment with watercolors. Local artist, Mark Daniels, will introduce the wonderful world of watercolor by showing participants how to use color and develop and refine their own style. This stress-free series is a great way to practice your skills or to learn a few new ones as you work...

      02/01/12- 08/31/12

      The Home Front: Life in Elkhart County During WWII Elkhart County Historical Museum The Home Front: Life in Elkhart County During WWII Presented by Elkhart County Historical Museum at Elkhart County Historical Museum February 1-August 31, 2012 World War II affected nearly every aspect of daily life for the civilian population of Elkhart County. This museum exhibit examines how the war impacted the residents of the county and the many distinct ways in which residents responded. Along with items from the Elkhart County Historical Society's Collection, the exhibit incorporates photographs and artifacts from local and national institutions and area residents.

  • • Upcoming Events

      02/09/12	Historic Craft Workshop: Decoupage Boxes Elkhart County Historical Museum Historic Craft Workshop: Decoupage Boxes Presented by Elkhart County Historical Museum at Elkhart County Historical Museum February 9, 2012 Make the traditional Victorian craft of decoupage boxes. You can use these beautiful hand-decorated boxes to store your jewelry or other valuables or give away as a Valentine’s gift. Advanced registration is required by calling 574-848-4322.
      02/25/12	The Civil War: Featuring American Girl Addy! Elkhart County Historical Museum The Civil War: Featuring American Girl Addy! Presented by Elkhart County Historical Museum at Elkhart County Historical Museum February 25, 2012 Bring your American Girl Doll to the museum and learn together about the Civil War. There will be crafts, activities, and fun for all! Enter in a drawing to win American Girl related door prizes.
      03/11/12	Authors and Artists Bazaar Elkhart County Historical Museum Authors and Artists Bazaar Presented by Elkhart County Historical Museum at Elkhart County Historical Museum March 11, 2012 Purchase original work by over 40 Michiana authors and artists. You’ll find gifts for your friends, art for your home, and a book for your nightstand.
      03/22/12	WWII Cinema Elkhart County Historical Museum WWII Cinema Presented by Elkhart County Historical Museum at Elkhart County Historical Museum March 22, 2012 Movies reflected and influenced the wartime mood of the populace. Watch clips of popular WWII movies for a glimpse into what cinema can tell us about the war.
      04/03/12- 04/05/12	Spring Break History Days Elkhart County Historical Museum Spring Break History Days Presented by Elkhart County Historical Museum at Elkhart County Historical Museum April 3-April 5, 2012 Drop in and visit the museum during your spring break! The museum will be offering a different craft or activity each day.
      04/19/12	Growing a Victory Garden! Elkhart County Historical Museum Growing a Victory Garden! Presented by Elkhart County Historical Museum at Elkhart County Historical Museum April 19, 2012 The WWII concept of a Victory Garden is seeing a resurgence as more and more people are growing their own food to save money and eat healthier. Hear a brief history of Victory Gardens and then learn how to grow your own garden using tips from Ben Hartman of Clay Bottom Farm in Goshen.

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• Current &
  Upcoming Events

  • Current Events

    02/07/12- 02/28/12

    Watercolor Class Series Elkhart County Historical Museum Watercolor Class Series Presented by Elkhart County Parks at Elkhart County Historical Museum February 7-February 28, 2012 Shed the winter doldrums by learning to create bright, cheerful images on postcards. These unique postcards make great gifts for family and friends and provide simple ways to practice and experiment with watercolors. Local artist, Mark Daniels, will introduce the wonderful world of watercolor by showing participants how to use color and develop and refine their own style. This stress-free series is a great way to practice your skills or to learn a few new ones as you work...

    02/01/12- 08/31/12

    The Home Front: Life in Elkhart County During WWII Elkhart County Historical Museum The Home Front: Life in Elkhart County During WWII Presented by Elkhart County Historical Museum at Elkhart County Historical Museum February 1-August 31, 2012 World War II affected nearly every aspect of daily life for the civilian population of Elkhart County. This museum exhibit examines how the war impacted the residents of the county and the many distinct ways in which residents responded. Along with items from the Elkhart County Historical Society's Collection, the exhibit incorporates photographs and artifacts from local and national institutions and area residents.

  • Upcoming Events

    02/09/12	Historic Craft Workshop: Decoupage Boxes Elkhart County Historical Museum Historic Craft Workshop: Decoupage Boxes Presented by Elkhart County Historical Museum at Elkhart County Historical Museum February 9, 2012 Make the traditional Victorian craft of decoupage boxes. You can use these beautiful hand-decorated boxes to store your jewelry or other valuables or give away as a Valentine’s gift. Advanced registration is required by calling 574-848-4322.
    02/25/12	The Civil War: Featuring American Girl Addy! Elkhart County Historical Museum The Civil War: Featuring American Girl Addy! Presented by Elkhart County Historical Museum at Elkhart County Historical Museum February 25, 2012 Bring your American Girl Doll to the museum and learn together about the Civil War. There will be crafts, activities, and fun for all! Enter in a drawing to win American Girl related door prizes.
    03/11/12	Authors and Artists Bazaar Elkhart County Historical Museum Authors and Artists Bazaar Presented by Elkhart County Historical Museum at Elkhart County Historical Museum March 11, 2012 Purchase original work by over 40 Michiana authors and artists. You’ll find gifts for your friends, art for your home, and a book for your nightstand.
    03/22/12	WWII Cinema Elkhart County Historical Museum WWII Cinema Presented by Elkhart County Historical Museum at Elkhart County Historical Museum March 22, 2012 Movies reflected and influenced the wartime mood of the populace. Watch clips of popular WWII movies for a glimpse into what cinema can tell us about the war.
    04/03/12- 04/05/12	Spring Break History Days Elkhart County Historical Museum Spring Break History Days Presented by Elkhart County Historical Museum at Elkhart County Historical Museum April 3-April 5, 2012 Drop in and visit the museum during your spring break! The museum will be offering a different craft or activity each day.
    04/19/12	Growing a Victory Garden! Elkhart County Historical Museum Growing a Victory Garden! Presented by Elkhart County Historical Museum at Elkhart County Historical Museum April 19, 2012 The WWII concept of a Victory Garden is seeing a resurgence as more and more people are growing their own food to save money and eat healthier. Hear a brief history of Victory Gardens and then learn how to grow your own garden using tips from Ben Hartman of Clay Bottom Farm in Goshen.

• Past
  Events

  • Past Events

    02/04/12	Hats Off to History Elkhart County Historical Museum
    01/28/12	Children's Activity Day: WWII Homefront Elkhart County Historical Museum
    12/07/11	Pearl Harbor: 70th Anniversary Elkhart County Historical Museum
    12/03/11	Childrens' Activity Day: A Down Home Christmas Elkhart County Historical Museum
    11/15/11	Elkhart County Historical Society Annual Meeting Elkhart County Historical Museum
    10/15/11	Potawatomi in Northern Indiana Bus Tour Elkhart County Historical Museum
    09/09/11- 09/10/11	Bristol Hills Storytelling Festival Elkhart County Historical Museum
    09/01/11	The Archaeology of Northern Indiana Elkhart County Historical Museum
    08/20/11	Native American Heirloom Gardens Elkhart County Historical Museum
    07/14/11	Historic Craft Workshop: Rag Rugs Elkhart County Historical Museum
    07/11/11- 07/12/11	Pioneer Life Day Camp Elkhart County Historical Museum
    04/05/11- 04/09/11	Spring Break History Days Elkhart County Historical Museum
    04/02/11	Children's Activity Day: State Symbols Elkhart County Historical Museum
    03/25/11- 08/31/11	Heritage Quilt Challenge Exhibit Elkhart County Historical Museum
    03/13/11	9th Annual Authors & Artists Bazaar Elkhart County Historical Museum
    02/26/11	Native American Girls: Featuring American Girl Kaya! Elkhart County Historical Museum
    02/10/11	Historic Craft Workshop: Corn Husk Dolls Elkhart County Historical Museum
    01/29/11	Children's Activity Day: Fraternities & Lodges Elkhart County Historical Museum
    01/22/11	Quilt Study Day Elkhart County Historical Museum
    01/13/11	How to Use the Museum's Research Library Elkhart County Historical Museum
    12/09/10	History of Secret Societies in Elkhart County Elkhart County Historical Museum
    12/04/10	Children's Activity Day: A Pioneer Christmas Elkhart County Historical Museum
    11/23/10	Curator's Brown Bag Lunch Elkhart County Historical Museum
    11/07/10	The Lost Cyclist Elkhart County Historical Museum
    10/05/10- 08/05/11	Worthy Brothers and Sisters Elkhart County Historical Museum
    09/10/10- 09/11/10	Bristol Hills Storytelling Festival Elkhart County Historical Museum
    09/02/10	A Grave Matter in Indiana Elkhart County Historical Museum
    08/12/10	Folk Art Craft: Whirligigs Elkhart County Historical Museum
    07/17/10	Children's Activity Day: Farm Life Elkhart County Historical Museum
    06/14/10- 06/16/10	Civil War Day Camp Elkhart County Historical Museum
    06/10/10	Folk Art Craft: Reverse Glass Painting Elkhart County Historical Museum
    05/13/10	Joe Wright's Musical Instruments Elkhart County Historical Museum
    05/01/10	Children's Activity Day: Folk Art Elkhart County Historical Museum
    04/16/10- 09/04/10	Beyond Necessity: Folk Art from the Permanent Collection Elkhart County Historical Museum
    04/16/10	Exhibit Opening - Beyond Necessity: Folk Art from the Permanent Collection Elkhart County Historical Museum
    04/08/10	Army Life for Father Elkhart County Historical Museum
    03/14/10	8th Annual Authors and Artists Bazaar Elkhart County Historical Museum
    03/11/10	March Madness: A History of Sectional Basketball Elkhart County Historical Museum
    02/27/10	The Groovy 70's: Featuring American Girl Julie! Elkhart County Historical Museum
    02/11/10	The Mills of Wakarusa Elkhart County Historical Museum
    01/30/10	Children's Activity Day: Terrific Trains Elkhart County Historical Museum
    01/23/10	Exhibit Opening: Heirloom Quilt Challenge Elkhart County Historical Museum
    01/23/10	Quilt Study Day Elkhart County Historical Museum
    01/14/10	How to Use the ECHM Research Library Elkhart County Historical Museum
    12/17/09	The Goshen-Bristol Road in the Underground Railroad Elkhart County Historical Museum
    12/12/09	Children's Activity Day: Immigrant Holiday Customs Elkhart County Historical Museum
    11/19/09	Maps as Historical Sources Elkhart County Historical Museum
    11/05/09	Geneaology Bus Trip to the Allen County Public Library Elkhart County Historical Museum
    10/17/09	Barn Owl String Band at the Autumn Barn Dance Elkhart County Historical Museum
    10/15/09	WWII on the Home Front Elkhart County Historical Museum
    10/03/09- 03/05/10	Mapping Elkhart County Elkhart County Historical Museum
    09/22/09	Scarecrow Building Contest Elkhart County Historical Museum
    09/17/09	Archaeology in Your Community Elkhart County Historical Museum
    09/11/09- 09/12/09	Bristol Hills Storytelling Festival Elkhart County Historical Museum
    08/20/09	Did George Winter Paint This Landscape? Elkhart County Historical Museum
    08/01/09	Children's Activity Day: Farm LIfe Elkhart County Historical Museum
    06/18/09	Third Thursdays: Walking Tour of Historic Downtown Bristol Elkhart County Historical Museum
    05/22/09	Truth-In-Jazz Concert Elkhart County Historical Museum
    05/16/09	Political Pole Raising Elkhart County Historical Museum
    04/16/09	Lincoln Highway Elkhart County Historical Museum
    04/09/09	Bus Trip to the Allen County Public Library Elkhart County Historical Museum
    04/06/09	Children's Activity Day: Native American Life Elkhart County Historical Museum
    03/15/09	7th Annual Michiana Artists and Authors Day Elkhart County Historical Museum
    02/28/09- 08/31/09	Campaigning for President Elkhart County Historical Museum
    02/19/09	Reverse Glass Painting Elkhart County Historical Museum
    01/24/09	Heirloom Quilt Show Elkhart County Historical Museum
    01/10/09	Brownie Girl Scout Workshop: Stitch It Together Elkhart County Historical Museum
    12/29/08	Children's Activity Day: The Band Instrument Capital of the World! Elkhart County Historical Museum
    12/13/08	Children's Activity Day: A 19th Century Christmas Elkhart County Historical Museum
    09/05/08- 09/06/08	Bristol Hills Storytelling Festival Elkhart County Historical Museum