Little Pioneers
Wednesdays
10:30 a.m.
Every Wednesday morning, kids through 3rd grade can experience what life was like for pioneers by making fun crafts related to a variety of themes. $1/general; free/members. Reservations are required by the prior Monday.
Insights in History - The Grand Kankakee Marsh
Wednesday, August 4
1:30 p.m.
Randy Ray, Center for History Executive Director, will talk about the conservation battleground between early settlers and those who would profit by draining the Grand Kankakee Marsh to create fertile farmland. A guided tour of the exhibit History Happened Here is part of the program. Admission is $3 or $1 for members and reservations are required by August 2. more...
Music in the Gardens
Friday, August 6
5:00 to 9:00 p.m.
Danny Lerman takes center stage at this summertime favorite presented by the Center for History and 88.1 WVPE Public Radio. Food and drink sold; no carry-in, please. Bring lawn chairs and blankets. Event held rain or shine. $5; free to Center for History or WVPE members. more...
Voyages into the Past
Tuesday, August 10
7:00 p.m.
Join St. Joseph County Park interpreters to find out if you meet the specifications of a voyageur (fur trader). The program is presented in conjunction with the exhibit History Happened Here. $3. Registration required by August 6. more...
An Immigrant’s Story
Thursday, August 12 - 7:00 p.m.
Friday, August 13 - 7:00 p.m.
Sunday, August 15 - 2:00 p.m.
Mary Ann Moran gives a compelling performance as "Sophie Wasalowski," who shares reminisces and memories as she looks through mementos her mother saved through the years. Written by Roger Chrastil, An Immigrant’s Story provides humorous as well as poignant reflections of Sophie’s family as well as the community’s history. Admission is $5 or free for members. Reservations are required. more...
Members-only Reception: An Immigrant’s Story Thursday, August 12
8:00 p.m.
Center for History members are invited to join Mary Ann Moran, performing the role of "Sophie Kowalski," and Roger Chrastil, author of the play, following the opening night performance of An Immigrant’s Story. Reservations are required.
Bowman Cemetery Tour
Thursday, August 19
6:30 p.m.
View the historic grave sites of early settlers. Meet at the cemetery’s entrance in the 1600 block of Miami Street. $2. more...
(Third Thursday) Night at the Museums
Thursday, August 19
5:00 to 8:00 p.m.
Enjoy evening hours at the Center for History and Studebaker National Museum on the third Thursday of each summer month. All exhibits are open and tours of Copshaholm will be available. Special admission: $10/adults; $8/seniors; $5/youth 6-17; free/members. more...
Gospel in the Gardens
Sunday, August 22
2 - 4 p.m.
Hosted by the Rev. Sylvester Williams of WUBS 89.7 FM radio station, this celebration of voices, dance and sounds of local congregations brings gospel music to our community in a unique way. Admission is one canned good.
Annual Dinner
Thursday, September 9
6:00p.m. - Cocktail Reception
7:30 p.m. - Dinner
The elegant evening will take place under canopied tent in the Historic Oliver Gardens of Copshaholm. Reservations are required. Limited seating.
Bowman Cemetery Tour