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Kaleidoscope Gallery 2026
In 2026, we have a lineup of all-new artists in our Kaleidoscope Gallery. Steve Olson, a local photographer, will be with us on opening day, March 17. Sharon Fruitt, who works in watercolor and pen and ink, will display from May 10 through August 1, and Amos Rodriguez will finish the summer season on August 4, continuing to September 26.
More updates to follow.
North Manchester Historical Society 2026
Meet our directors: (left to right) Joe Vogel, Abby Van Vlerah (VP), Nancy Alspaugh (P), Jim Myer (PP), Tom Brown, Bernie Ferringer, Tim Taylor, and Jack Schuler. Not pictured: Kathy Prater (S), Matt Mize (T), Diana Bucher, Jack Fisher, and Anita Sautter.
Art on the Bricks 2026
Our annual evening program series, Art on the Bricks, will open the year with Wabash County Historian Emeritus, Ron Woodward, on April 16. Former Manchester resident and Civil War historian, Terry Smith, will present our June 11 program. Returning guest speaker, Barbara Morrow, will round out our program series on September 17.
All programs take place at the Center for History and begin at 6:30 pm. There is no admission charge, but donations are appreciated.
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 May - 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 2026: April 11, May 23, July 4, Sept 5, Nov 26-30. Dec 12 will be our last day for 2026.
We will also be closed June 27 for a private event.