North Manchester Historical Society

  NORTH MANCHESTER HISTORICAL SOCIETY's Web Site -- www.nmanchesterhistory.org

Preserving and Sharing Memories...Stories...History...Heritage of the North Manchester Area

The North Manchester Historical Society (NMHS) serves as the collector and caretaker of wonderful and valuable artifacts and relics, photographs, articles, manuscripts and other materials pertaining to local history. Members receive a quarterly Newsletter. We meet each second Monday of the month in the Timbercrest Assembly Room for a dinner meeting and interesting program presented by guest speakers.

The Center for History is located in the former Oppenheim’s Department Store building. The building provides approximately 11,000 sq. ft. of first floor exhibit space and 18,000 sq. ft. of additional space for office, library, work areas, storage and other uses. More than 23,000 items have been accessioned in our collections. The exhibit area is open to the public daily except during the winter months. Fascinating displays provide memories and tell the history of North Manchester and nearby communities in the Eel River Valley. The building also serves as a center for educational programs, reunions, local and family historical research, as well as community events.

Special NMHS-sponsored projects include preserving the North Manchester Covered Bridge, Halderman Cemetery and birthplace and home of Vice President Thomas R. Marshall, the erection of historical markers and historical restoration of houses and buildings.

We want volunteers! You are invited to become a member of the NMHS and to join us in the collection, preservation and interpretation of our area history! Donations of local family and historical artifacts are always welcomed! Your talents, financial support and volunteering are much needed! Bonding with our rich past will build a brighter future!

North Manchester Center for History
P.O. Box 361 -- 124 East Main Street
North Manchester, IN 46962

ph. 260-982-0672
email: nmhistory@cinergymetro.net