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THE INDIANA HISTORICAL SOCIETY
RECOGNIZES
NORTH MANCHESTER HISTORICAL SOCIETY AS
“2009 OUTSTANDING
HISTORICAL ORGANIZATION”
On December 7, 2009, the Indiana Historical Society
recognized the North Manchester Historical Society as
the "Outstanding Historical Organization"
for the year 2009 in Indiana. We are extremely
proud to have received this annual state-wide award.
Everyone is to be congratulated for their hard work and
continuing efforts. This special recognition is given
annually to a local or county historical society,
organization or site in Indiana "which has demonstrated
remarkable public services and programs to its
community." The awards dinner and ceremony took place in
the Eli Lilly Hall of the Indiana Historical Society
building in Indianapolis.
Pictured in the middle of above photo is Tom Hoback, Board
of Trustees Chair of the IHS. On the left is Nancy J.
Reed, Director of the Center for History, and on the
right is Bill Eberly, NMHS President.
RECENT
ACCESSIONS AT THE CENTER FOR HISTORY
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Grimes-Sheller Hotel Guest
Registers
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Comstock Diaries-Liberty Mills
1840s-1850s
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Simonton Store Accounts--Liberty
Mills 1840s-1850s
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Antique Farm Equipment--Harold
Miller Family
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Fannin-Nichols Family Bible
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Chaise Lounge from Sheller Hotel
circa 1905
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Henry and Caroline Lantz Melodeon
circa 1855
NORTH MANCHESTER
COVERED BRIDGE
TO UNDERGO SIGNIFICANT REPAIRS
According to recent published reports, the
Wabash County Highway Department will soon undertake a
needed restoration project concerning the North
Manchester Covered Bridge that spans the Eel River. This
project will cover major repairs, including
a
new roof, siding repair, a new deck, repair of the
damaged concrete abutments, cleaning and painting, a new
sprinkler system and lighting.
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Hundreds of School
Children Visit
The Center for
History in March & May
The Center for History was filled
with activity and enjoyed by the elementary students
during the months of March and May (2010). The popular annual "Bunny
Hop" event was held on Saturday, March 27. Photo-ops with the Easter
Bunny; handling and petting
ducklings, chicks and bunnies; face
paintings and faux tatoos were enjoyed by the youngsters. Several school
groups also visited May 24-25 for the MES Spring Tour,
participating in
organized learning experiences at the Center. Volunteers assisted in introducing the younger
generation to activities and games such as woodworking
projects,
playing marbles & jacks, stringing beads, sewing on buttons, napkin
folding, telling the age of a tree, origami, crocheting
& knitting, needlepoint & embroidery.
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RIBBON-CUTTING CEREMONY
FOR THE MILLER BARN ROOM
AT THE CENTER FOR HISTORY
On April 2, 2010 the
Miller Family was recognized for their generous
gift to the Center for History of a remarkable collection of antique farm
equipment. Gathered
together for this red ribbon cutting ceremony
were relatives and friends of Harold and Eleanor
Miller,
along with members of the
North Manchester Historical Society and
representatives of the Chamber of Commerce and
Indiana Historical Society.
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CHAMBER HONORS NMHS WITH 2009
"SPIRIT OF THE COMMUNITY" AWARD
Pictured, front, l-r, Ferne
Baldwin, Debbie Chinworth, Mike Mckee,
Karl Merritt; back, Joyce Joy, Darlene Bucher,
Nancy Reed.
For more photos and
articles about the IHS and Chamber of Commerce
awards...READ
MORE.
DEWITT
AUTO IN 2009 FUNFEST PARADE
 Russ Reahard pilots the
high-wheeling DeWitt auto replica in the 2009 FunFest
parade on Main Street. Enjoying the chauffeured ride are
Bill and Eloise Eberly. Bill is currently serving as
President of the North Manchester Historical Society.
John Knarr, photographer.
TWO DEWITT REPLICAS NOW ON EXHIBIT
Have you seen both replica models of the DeWitt
automobile at the Center for History?
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DeWitt Motor
Vehicle Co.
North
Manchester, IN
1908-1910.
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