The Website for the
 North Manchester Center for History
is accessible at --

https://northmanchestercenterforhistory.org

Photos, Programming, Calendar Information,
Special Events, Newsletters, Meetings, Exhibits,
Excursions, Donation Opportunities, Membership,
and much more are provided there. Please bookmark
that site developed  by our Center for History..

History always transitions and evolves.
The interest and need to offer updated content, with
greater participation of our volunteers
and staff members has long been recognized.

We expect to maintain our older website which originated
in 2009 with authorization by the Board of Directors
of the North Manchester Historical Society.

Primarily, local historical research analyses
and selected databases will be featured at the
current (older) website. An on-line archive of articles
 and  research studies is accessible here.
Hyperlinks direct you to the relevant pages of info.
Several new research reports on
North Manchester and Wabash County are being
uploaded at this site. Stay tuned!.

Please be patient with all of us as we work through
this transition. Thank you for understanding.
And THANKS for your continuing support!

1960s Oppenheim's - 3 Buildings (above)

1920s Oppenheim's Brick Fronts Hidden by Siding

1920s Facade Restored: August 2016

The Center for History
T-F 10-4 and Sat 10-2
Other times by appointment.
Free Admission
122 E. Main St., North Manchester, IN 46962
260-982-0672
Email: nmhistory@cinergymetro.net
Website: https://northmanchestercenterforhistory.org

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TRAVELING IHS EXHIBITS FEATURED
Make sure you see the Traveling Exhibits
at the Center for History!

Please go to the website for our Center for History
for information on any current exhibit.

A Recent Exhibition highlighted--
Hoosiers & Their Hooch-Perspectives on Prohibition
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Last Fall's exhibit (Sep 1-Oct 13) highlighted--
INDIANA'S DISASTERS
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Another exhibit examined
INDIANA'S CENTENNIAL
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 55 Volunteers Honored
at April 2018 Reception
LEARN MORE>>

Center for History Celebrated
Tenth Year Anniversary
Read more...

CONTEMPORARY
OPERA CURTAIN
COMMISSIONED



Major Sponsors were: Beacon Credit Union,
Manchester University, Poet Biorefining,
Shepherd Chevrolet
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1946 OPPENHEIM'S MONSTER SALE ON HOSIERY
2000 Pairs of Nylon Hose Sold in 2 Hours!    READ MORE

PEABODY'S SINGING TOWER LISTED ON
NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES

Part of North Manchester's skyline since the 1930s, the Peabody Retirement Community's Singing Memorial Tower is 110-foot commanding presence. Commissioned by Thomas Peabody and designed by well-known architect Charles R. Weatherhogg, the Tower has served as a significant local landmark since 1937. The "Singing Tower" is now listed on the NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES.READ MORE

Local Pioneer Cemeteries Restored

Krisher Cemetery, Chester Twp., Wabash Co.  READ MORE
Greenwood Cemetery, Chester Twp., Wabash Co.  SLIDES

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 (2009).

 ACCESSIONS AT THE CENTER FOR HISTORY

(For information on recent accessions, go to the
Center for History website.)

• Henry Lantz Diary and Gold Rush Correspondence (1852-1855)

• Wible Shoe Store Signs, Shoes, Shoe Last, Memorabilia

• 1839 Maurice Place Ledger

• 1839 Correspondence: John W. Williams

• Knights of Pythias Paraphernalia

• RARE Large 1861 Wall Map of Wabash County

• Oppenheim Family Items

• Grimes-Sheller Hotel Guest Registers

• Comstock Diaries-Liberty Mills 1840s-1850s

• Simonton Store Accounts--Liberty Mills 1840s-1850s

• Antique Farm Equipment--Harold Miller Family

• Fannin-Nichols Family Bible

• Chaise Lounge from Sheller Hotel circa 1905

• Henry and Caroline Lantz Melodeon circa 1855