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Kaleidoscope Gallery 2026
On exhibit August 6 - September 30, we welcome Amos Rodriguez.
Amos was born in San Salvador, El Salvador. He graduated from the National Center for the Arts and studied at the National University of El Salvador in the School of Fine Arts. Amos completed undergraduate studies at Manchester University (06).
Multimedia works on display include oil and acrylic paintings, bronze sculptures, ancestral art, and videography.
There will be an artist reception on August 8 from 2-4 pm. Come meet the artist and see his work!
Art on the Bricks 2026
September 17 will be our next Art on the Bricks event in 2026. Guest speaker Barbara Olenyik Morrow will present an overview of her book, Army Guy and Red Cross Gal: World War II Through the Eyes of Two Small-Town Hoosiers.
Morrow is the author of
seven books, most focusing on Indiana history. Autographed copies of Army Guy, Red Cross Gal will be available for purchase before and after her presentation. Her website is www.barbaraolenyikmorrow.com.
Program starts at 6:30 pm. Free Admission sponsored by Ford Meter Box, POET, and Visit Wabash County. Donations appreciated.
Board of Directors 2026
Pictured left to right: Tom Brown, Anita Sautter, Bernie Ferringer, Kathy Prater (S), Joe Vogel, Abby VanVlerah (VP), Jack Schuler, Nancy Alspaugh (P), Jack Fisher, Diana Bucher, Tim Taylor. Not pictured Matt Mize (T)
Special Event Book Signing with Ron Woodward
History lovers, longtime readers, and community members are invited to meet Ronald Woodward during a special book signing event celebrating the release of his newest publication, Looking Back 1950–1999, Volume 3, hosted by Visit Wabash County, in partnership with the North Manchester Center for History, on June 11 at 6:00 p.m. during the Art on the Bricks program.
Sponsored by: Destination Wabash County
Thomas Marshall House Museum
Visit the birthplace of Thomas R. Marshall.
The house is open the first Saturday of each month May - November. Hours are 1-4 p.m.
Location: 409 North Market Street.
If you would like to schedule a visit at another time, please contact the Center for History at nmhistoryinfo@gmail.com 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
2026: Sept 5, Nov 26-30.
Dec 12 will be our last day for 2026.