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Market @ the Museum 2025
This year marks the 6th Market @ the Museum hosted by the Center for History. Two weeks of the sights and sounds of the holiday with local artists selling their works. Each artist guarantees original, handmade pieces representing the best our area has to offer!
Join us December 2 - 13, 10a - 4p. Special evening hours December 9, 10-8.
North Manchester Historical Society 2025
Meet our directors; (left to right) Abby Van Vlerah, Kathy Prater (S), Laura Rager, Karen Hewitt, Joyce Baker, Joe Vogel, Tom Brown, Jim Myer (VP), Jack Schuler, Nancy Alspaugh (P), Bernie Ferringer, Tim Taylor. Not pictured Matt Mize (T)
MCS Art Extravaganza
October 9, the museum welcomes the students of Manchester Community Schools as they share their artwork with the community.
Students, K-12, will have a variety of media showcasing their creativity and talents in the galleries of the Center for History.
Opening night is October 9, 3 pm - 6:30 pm. This special exhibit will be available for viewing throughout October.
Admission is free.
DeWitt Motor Co., North Manchester, IN
Virgil DeWitt manufactured the first and only auto ever made in North Manchester. Our appreciation to Janet & the late Pudge Egolf for their gift of the vehicle and to Dr. David Waas for primary funding.
Thomas Marshall House Museum
Visit the birthplace of Thomas R. Marshall.
The house is open the first Saturday of each month April - November. Hours are 1-4p. Location: 409 North Market Street.
If you would like to schedule a visit at another time, please contact the Center for History at nmhistory@cinergymetro.net or call 260.982.0672.
Admission is Free.
Our heartfelt thanks to our corporate sponsors who make it possible to have FREE admission to the Center for History.
Hours
Tuesday - Friday 10a - 4p
Saturday 11a - 3p
122 East Main Street
North Manchester, Indiana
Phone: 260.982.0672
We will be closed for the following holidays in 2025: November 27-29.
The Thomas Marshall House Museum is open the first Saturday of May - Nov 1-4 pm