Schedule of Events 2008-2009
Funds provided for special exhibits by School City of Mishawaka,
Michiana Arts and Sciences Council, the Indiana Arts Commission,
and Lions and Kiwanis Clubs of Mishawaka
April 14 – June 25, 2008: Apron Strings: Vintage aprons from the Museum's collection showcase these cover-ups. Cotton and lace, handmade and cross stitched, these wonderful accessories bring back memories of mothers, grandmothers, aunts and all the ladies who worked in the kitchen.
June 26, 2008: Last day the Museum will be open. Museum will be closed for the summer.
September 2, 2008: Museum office is open for scheduling Museum and Survive Alive tours for School City of Mishawaka.
October 1- December 20: Apron Strings: Vintage aprons from the Museum’s collection showcase these cover-ups. Cotton and lace, handmade and cross-stitched, these wonderful accessories bring back memories of mothers, grandmothers, aunts, and all the ladies who worked in the kitchen.
October 1 – June 25, 2009: A Look At Mishawaka: Photographs of Mishawaka personalities, scenes, and businesses will be on display in our Gallery Room. A look at Mishawaka through the years!
November 18 – December 19: It’s Beginning to Look A Lot Like Christmas: The Museum becomes a winter wonderland. Over a 1,000 Christmas lights deck the halls of the Museum. vignettes of Christmas past are showcased in the General Store, Dress Shop and Pioneer Home. A Victorian Christmas in miniature in the Guske Victorian Dollhouse will delight visitors.
January 15- April 3: “Say Cheese” Vintage cameras from the Museum’s collection will be on display.
February 12 – March 12, 2009: Images of Native Americans: The Wanamaker Collection at Indiana University. The exhibit is sponsored by the Moveable Feast of the Arts Programs at IUB. Created through a generous gift from the Lilly Endowment Inc. the Moveable Feast of the Arts Program was initiated by the IU Office of the President in 2004 with administrative and financial oversight provided by the Office of the Vice Provost for Research. The program’s mission is to showcase and extend IU’s cultural resources to Hoosier communities and IU campuses across the state. This exhibition is comprised of thirty labeled and framed digital prints, three framed didactic panels and literature stand showing portraits, daily life, children and historic scenes of Native Americans. There is no charge to see this exhibit.
April 14 – June 25: The Lincoln Highway. This exhibit will showcase scenes along the Lincoln Highway 1913 – 2008 as well as memorabilia of the highway. Celebrating the 200th anniversary of the birth of Abraham Lincoln this historic highway continues to be a tribute to this president of the United States. A Short DVD presentation accompanies this exhibit.
