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 5,000 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
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. 4 - Labor Day weekend. The Museum will be closed on Saturday.
SEPT. 18 -1:00p.m. - HHS Class of ’60 tour.
SEPT. 21 - 7:00p.m. - Public Meeting at the Historical Museum with Dean Stephan (Huntington County Sports) former player and coach at Lincoln and Horace Mann schools.
SEPT. 25/26 - Pioneer Festival (Museum closed Sat. 9/25)
OCT. 9 - Huntington Catholic Reunion tour
NOV.16 - 7:00p.m. - Public Meeting with Bill Shaneyfelt
DESIGNED and BUILT BY ERIC BRUCE ALL RIGHTS RESERVED 2010
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