Visitors trace the history of Huntington County from prehistory, Miami Indian and French Voyageur period, Canal era and pioneer settlement to today. In 1999 the museum was relocated from the fourth floor of the Courthouse to its present location, with over 8,000 square feet of exhibit space. The building is handicapped accessible, with ample parking.
In 2009-10, over 400 Huntington County students learned to appreciate their heritage through school tours. Groups and clubs schedule their meetings to include a guided tour of the museum. Tours are always welcome!
Support for the museum comes from memberships, newsletter advertising, visitor donations, and the Huntington County Commissioners. The Historical Society was organized in 1925 and incorporated in 1985.
Interesting programs are offered to the public on the 3rd Tuesday of March, May, July, Sept., Nov., and Dec. Programs begin at 7:00pm at the Museum, and feature some aspect of local history. All programs are free and open to the public.
Treasures of the past are on display in the newly-enlarged museum building. Visitors enjoy viewing the 1940s farm house, a drug store soda shop, a Victorian parlor, business, sports and war memorabilia. Of special interest is a “Mural of Memories”, created by local artist Robert Fettinger, and an HO gauge model of the Erie Railroad. Special exhibits are added throughout the year.
EXHIBITS
Museum Displays
Miami Indians, French fur traders, early settlers, canal
Indian artifacts, Bechstein Drug Store, 50s mural, vehicles, 40s farm & farm house, RR exhibit, printing, school athletics, sports, gemstones
Bank, vintage clothing, Old Sully, schools
Medical, Hotel LaFontaine, Schaff piano, Caswell-Runyan, military, Kolatona, drug stores, tools, weapons, Victorian room,
Clark Twins, advertising, jail, toys, business and industry, model ships, police and fire department
Buildings on the Bridge
Outhouses
MEMBERSHIP
Huntington County Historical Society Membership benefits:
- Unlimited free admission to the museum
- Receive bi-monthly newsletters
- Help preserve history for future generations through your dues and donations
- Attend historically-oriented programs
- Take part in electing officers and Board of Directors at Annual meeting
- Opportunity to volunteer at the museum
CALENDAR
PHOTOS
HOURS
Wed - Fri 10am-4pm
Saturday 1-4pm
Closed Sunday-Tuesday
CONTACT
315 Court Street
Huntington, IN 46750
huntingtonhistoricalmuseum_gmail.com
SEPT. 1: Homemakers Club tour
SEPT. 9: Rock Creek Center School alumni at the museum.
SEPT. 10: McKenzie’s Hope Challenge stops at the museum.
SEPT. 12: Tri-County Farm Bureau Women at the museum, 9:30a.m. - 3:00p.m.
SEPT. 17: HHS Class of ’61 reunion visit, 1-4 p.m.
SEPT. 20: Antiques Appraisals and By-Laws voting at the museum, 7:00 p.m.
SEPT. 24-25: Forks of the Wabash Pioneer Festival.
SEPT. 24 HHS Class of ’46 reunion.
OCT. 1: MEMCOR reunion 4:30 p.m.
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