History on Wheels Exhibit Open Today

The Indiana Historical Society’s Auto Indiana “History on Wheels” is open to visitors today at the Marshall County Museum in downtown Plymouth.

The 53-foot trailer parked outside the facility houses Indiana’s automotive heritage through touch screen displays. The history of auto racing, the industry itself and modern manufacturing are just a few of the lessons provided in this unique educational presentation.

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Marshall County Museum Sports Exhibit Receives $30,000 Grant

Photo provided by Indiana Historical Society
Photo provided by Indiana Historical Society

Efforts to recognize the history of high school sports in Marshall County are getting a big boost. The Marshall County Museum has gotten a $30,000 grant to upgrade its Sports Room. The museum is one of 25 organizations included in the first group of recipients of the Indiana Historical Society’s Heritage Support Grant.  Continue reading

Area Historians Gather in Starke County

news-3The Starke County Museum and county historian Ed Hasnerl recently hosted a roundtable meeting of county historians. Jeanette Rooney is the Assistant Director for local history services at the Indiana Historical society. She says each of Indiana’s 92 counties has an appointed volunteer historian as part of a program co-sponsored by the Indiana Historical Society and Indiana Historical Bureau. Continue reading