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.
Join us December 3-14 as we celebrate the holiday season and the works of local artisans. We will have a beautiful selection of art, jewelry, pottery, stained glass, holiday decor, and more. Support local artists and the museum!
Special evening hours December 10 until 7:30 pm.
On December 7, our bus will leave North Manchester for the 91st Annual Purdue Christmas Show. You don't want to miss it! Our group leaves North Manchester on Saturday morning for the noon show at Purdue.
Ticket price includes all transportation, entry to the show, and a meal.
Contact Bernie @ 317.737.7379. Only a few tickets remain.
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) 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)
Visit the birthplace of Thomas R. Marshall.
The house is open the first Saturday of each month through 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.
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: November 28-December 2, 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, 2025.
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