The Heckman Bindery began in the Heckman's home in 1930. Paul Heckman and his friends "tinkered" with binding books in the basement. It was Vernon Heckman, his father, that saw an opportunity to make money and support his family during the Great Depression. By the 1970s there were 550 employees, and they were the largest bindery in the United States.
Our gratitude to Tom and Kay (Heckman) Hervey for underwriting this exhibit.
The Center for History is sponsoring an art exhibit featuring local students from Manchester Community Schools. An evening reception will be held March 21 3:30p-6:00p. The public is invited.
The exhibit will be available for viewing March 19 through April 30. Student art from each grade, K-12, selected by their teachers will be on display. This is a non-judged exhibition.
Jared will be our featured artist May 1 - June 15. A former North Manchester resident, he is also a Manchester High School graduate. Jared is now a professional photographer living and working in the Fort Wayne area.
His work has been featured in numerous publications in Northeast Indiana as well as being on display in The Electric Works and Parkview Hospital in Fort Wayne.
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.
Meet our directors; (left to right) Kathy Prater (S), Abby Van Vlerah, Tim Taylor, Joyce Baker, Karen Hewitt, Tom Brown, Joe Vogel, Jim Myer (VP), Nancy Alspaugh (P), Bernie Ferringer, Jack Schuler. Not pictured Matt Mize (T)
Barbara Olenyik Morrow, guest speaker, shares the story of a remarkable woman who lived life on her own terms – and who, in the process, helped push back society’s boundaries for women. Stratton-Porter also was instrumental in kick-starting the nation’s conservation movement.
Program September 26, 6:30 pm. The public is invited.
Visit the birthplace of Thomas R. Marshall.
The house is open the first Saturday of each month through November.
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.
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 10a - 2p
122 East Main Street
North Manchester, Indiana
Phone: 260.982.0672
We will be closed in 2024 for the following holidays; March 31 / Easter, May 25 / Memorial Day, August 31 / Labor Day, November 28-30/ Thanksgiving
The Thomas Marshall House Museum is open the first Saturday May-Nov 1-4 pm
We love visitors, so feel free to visit during our business hours.
122 E Main Street, North Manchester, Indiana 46962, United States
Mon | Closed | |
Tue | 10:00 am – 04:00 pm | |
Wed | 10:00 am – 04:00 pm | |
Thu | 10:00 am – 04:00 pm | |
Fri | 10:00 am – 04:00 pm | |
Sat | 10:00 am – 02:00 pm | |
Sun | Closed |
The museum is closed December 16 - March 15. Office hours resume January 3, 2024.
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