Community members have a chance to see a free screening of a new documentary entitled “Lake Maxinkuckee: A History” at 10 a.m. today.
The Antiquarian and Historical Society (AHS) of Culver will present the film at the train station-depot in the town park on Lake Shore Drive. It is about 30 minutes long and will feature original footage shot in the area as well as historical photos and videos.
According to a press release from the AHS, the film was underwritten by a grant from the Ralph C. Vonnegut Fund through the Marshall County Community Foundation. The film apparently focuses on the history of Lake Maxinkuckee and the community and sub-communities impacted by the body of water.
Officials note that some of the highlights of the movie include the way in which all the lake-adjacent communities have intersected to create a small, close-knit town and nearby farming area and the cultural and literary community made up of notables like Cole Porter, Lew Wallace, Kurt Vonnegut Jr., James Whitcomb Riley, and others.
The film was co-written by Julie Hollowell, John Houghton, Jeff Kenney, and Rachel Meade. AHS President John Nash, that next spring, people will have a to purchase professionally-produced copies of the film on DVD.
If you have any questions send an email to historyofculver@gmail.com or call 574-635-0053. You can also find more information by visiting the website for the Antiquarian and Historical Society of Culver at culverahs.com.
