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Whitley County Historical Museum
Christmas Open House
Rain Garden
Dean Jagger
50 Year Celebration!
Civil War at the Museum
Local Author Book Fair
WCHS Annual Banquet
Mihsihkinaahkwa Pow Wow
Columbia City Youth Council
Fun with Plants and Feathers
D-Day Celebration
Miami Language Camp
Whitley County Historical Museum

The Whitley County Historical Museum is housed in the Columbia City, Indiana home of Thomas Riley Marshall, Indiana Governor and 28th Vice President of the United States. The Museum interprets not only the life of Thomas Marshall but also the great history of Whitley County and its peoples. The Museum complex consists of the Marshall House, an Annex, and an Outhouse. Guided tours, detailed exhibits, and informative programming help bring Whitley County history to life for our visitors. The Whitley County Historical Museum works in conjunction with the Whitley County Historical Society.

OUR MISSION: Here at the Whitley County Historical Museum, our mission is to instill in people an appreciation of the persons and events which have molded the Whitley County community; to collect, preserve, and offer historic artifacts and stories to the public through exhibits, publications, collaboration, research, and educational programs.

 

The entrance to the facility is now at the Research Center. For tours, see us in the Research Center.

 

​​Remote Research Services are available at the Whitley County Historical Museum. For research information, please call us.

Kroger Community Rewards Program

The Whitley County Historical Society has been an accepted organization for the Kroger Community Rewards Program! To Use the Kroger Community Rewards Program simply visit http://www.kroger.com. Once logged into your Kroger account, search for WHITLEY COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY either by name or GP137 and then click Enroll. New users will need to create an account which requires some basic information, a valid email address and a rewards card. That's it! Now each time your shop you can help support the Whitley County Historical Society!Participants must swipe their registered Kroger rewards card or use the phone number that is related to their registered Kroger rewards card when shopping for each purchase to count.

Upcoming Events & Information

museum hours

Monday - Friday:  8:00AM - 4:00PM
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Make a difference by donating to the Whitley County Historical Society.
 

UPCOMING EVENTS

​​​March 30, 2023 – The Baseball All-Stars of Whitley County exhibit with local Baseball stars Bruce Miller, Brent Gaff, Pete Eshelman, and Terry Zorger.

 

 

May 30 - July 1, 2023 Hoosiers and their Hooch Traveling Exhibit

March 30, 2023 The Baseball All-Stars of Whitley County exhibit with local Baseball stars Bruce Miller, Brent Gaff, Pete Eshelman, and Terry Zorger.

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HEY KIDS! Do you love history? Stop by the Museum and join the Whitley County History Club!

Do you have a donation to send to the Whitley County Historical Museum? Please download, fill out and send this form along with your donation. Thank you! Click here for our
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LOCAL LEGENDS CURRICULUM
3rd Grade Curriculum for Local History For Teachers and Parents
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