Historic Bremen, Inc.

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Historic Bremen, Inc. The History Center is open Tuesdays and Saturdays from 10 AM to 2 PM with free admission (donations welcome!). Our mission is to:

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To inquire about researching family history, a tour of the museum, or scheduling a class reunion, contact Derek at 574-315-8327. Historic Bremen serves as a preservation organization and historical society for the town of Bremen, Indiana. HBI was incorporated and received 501(c)3 standing in 2002. Bring people together who are interested in discovering, preserving, and celebrating the roots and history of the Bremen community;

2. Assist in restoring and preserving significant building, structures, properties, and objects that are historically significant; and

3. kFund, develop, and operate the Historic Bremen De;pot and Bremen History Center.

If you dropped off this 50+ year-old stereo to the Southwire electronic recycling event, thanks! We put it in the histor...
09/27/2026

If you dropped off this 50+ year-old stereo to the Southwire electronic recycling event, thanks! We put it in the history center! 😄 Stop in to see this item and thousands more on Tuesdays and Saturdays from 10 am to 2 pm. Free admission!

H Y D R A N T P A I N T I N G C O N T I N U E S!We now have more than 60 fire hyrdants repainted! Thanks to all of t...
08/20/2026

H Y D R A N T P A I N T I N G C O N T I N U E S!
We now have more than 60 fire hyrdants repainted! Thanks to all of the community members who helped.

If you would like to paint a hydrant, you still can. Be sure to message Derek Jensen before you do to learn about the parameters and rules. His number: 574-315-8327

Need inspo? Look here to see most of the hydrants that have been painted so far: https://www.flickr.com/photos/historicbremen

We had over 200 visitors to the Dietrich-Bowen House tour this past Sunday. The event was organized by the Marshall Coun...
08/19/2026

We had over 200 visitors to the Dietrich-Bowen House tour this past Sunday. The event was organized by the Marshall County Historical Society and tours were conducted by them and volunteers from Historic Bremen. Current owners of the home are Michael and Andreea Cope. It was a wonderful afternoon that allowed local residents to share the Copes' renovation journey as well as their own memories from over the years. Former residents, the Stickleys, the Kauffmans, and Rob Bowen attended and shared their memories. Thanks to everyone who made the event a success!

08/19/2026

Watch the full reel!

08/02/2026

The Depot is open today from 2-4 pm!

07/29/2026

🚨 UPCOMING BROWN BAG LUNCH & LECTURE 🚨

Join us August 14 at noon for our next presentation in our America 250 series! Local historian Derek Jensen will share the background and events from the famous midnight ride of Paul Revere, William Dawes and others to alert American colonial patriots of the intent of the British troops to arrest ringleaders of the rebellion against the British crown.

You don't want to miss this one! Admission is free. Located at 123 N. Michigan St., Plymouth, IN. Call (574)936-2306 for more information.

Dr. Otis Bowen was a well-known Bremen physician who served as the 44th governor of Indiana from 1973 to 1981 and as Sec...
07/29/2026

Dr. Otis Bowen was a well-known Bremen physician who served as the 44th governor of Indiana from 1973 to 1981 and as Secretary of Health and Human Services in the Cabinet of President Ronald Reagan from 1985 to 1989. We are looking forward to touring the house he lived in from the 1950s to 1980s! Join us August 16 in Bremen to step into this historic mansion.

Tickets are going fast! Buy tickets online, over the phone or at our front desk.

🔗: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/dietrich-bowen-historical-house-tour

Step inside the Dietrich-Bowen House in Bremen on Sunday, August 16!Built in 1900 by prominent businessman Peter Dietric...
07/29/2026

Step inside the Dietrich-Bowen House in Bremen on Sunday, August 16!

Built in 1900 by prominent businessman Peter Dietrich, this house was once home to locally famous Governor Otis “Doc” Bowen.

The tour highlights original details, family stories and the home’s place in our community’s past.

Please note, the tour includes stairs and is not wheelchair accessible.

Tickets are $20 each and available in-person, online, and over the phone. Your purchase supports the Marshall County Historical Society’s work to preserve local history and offer educational programs for all ages. Historic Bremen volunteers will be present to support. A very nice booklet on the house will be provided.

The house, located at 304 N Center Street, was designed by Nappanee architect Henry Frazier to replace an earlier house that straddled two lots. It was home to Peter and his daughter, then to the Thomas family (who had the Bremen tile mill), the Bowens, and others. It’s now owned and restored by Michael and Andreea Cope.

Please call the Marshall County Historical Society (574-936-2306) or Derek Jensen of Historic Bremen (574-315-8327) for details.

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Bremen, IN
46506

Opening Hours

Tuesday 10am - 2pm
Saturday 10am - 2pm

Telephone

+15743155413

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