Montpelier Historical Society - Montpelier, Indiana

10/10/2026

Painting on the East side of our Old Church Museum is happening now. Any volunteers would be appreciated.

09/21/2026

The September meeting of the Montpelier Historical Society will take place Tuesday, tomorrow, at 6:30pm at the old church museum.
On the agenda:
Rondy recap
Cabin movement plans
History Book
Time Capsule burial
OCM update
2027 Officer nominations
2027 Executive Board
Hometown Halloween

09/21/2026

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09/09/2026

The latest Montpelier history book will be available soon!

"Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow - volume two" is more than 200 pages of photographs, stories, and information about Montpelier's rich and colorful past.

To pre-order your very own copy, send a direct message to this page with your name, how many copies you wish, your phone number, and your email address.

The cost of each book is $40. Payment is due upon receipt.
We will notify you when and where to pick up your order.

09/09/2026

NINE DAYS AWAY!!!

09/05/2026

Ready for the 80th Montpelier Jamboree parade!

09/01/2026

Here are just some of the items recovered on July 4th, 2026.
The capsule was buried in 1976 with instructions that it be unearthed in 2026.
Most items are Montpelier-specific and were in excellent shape!

08/20/2026

Montpelier Historical Society Announces Rendezvous on the Reserve ’26
Three-day living history encampment returns September 18–20, 2026, celebrating ten years on the historic Godfroy Reservation.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
MONTPELIER, Ind. — The Montpelier Historical Society, with support from the Blackford County Community Foundation, will present Rendezvous on the Reserve ’26, a living history encampment held Friday, Saturday and Sunday, September 18–20, 2026, on the former reservation of Myaamia (Miami) Chief Francois Godfroy.
The event invites visitors to experience life as it was more than 200 years ago on La Petite Prairie, where interpreters, re-enactors, musicians and storytellers bring the fur trade era and early Indiana frontier to life.
Guests can explore the Mississinewa Confederation Native Village, the camps of longhunters, voyagers, and trappers. The event also features the Pinchon Family Homestead, depicting one family’s effort to begin a new life in the Northwest Territory.
Throughout the weekend, visitors will encounter intriguing storytellers, live 18th-century music from Fiddlesix, native flute artist and educator Larry Gindhart, and visits with Johnny Appleseed. The 2026 event also marks the tenth anniversary of Rendezvous on the Reserve, celebrated from 2016 to 2026.
Weekend Highlights
• Friday, September 18: Student Education Day offers an educational and exciting day trip for public, private and homeschool students.
• Saturday, September 19: Campers will compete in archery, hawk and knife throwing, and muzzleloader contests.
• Sunday, September 20: Golf cart shuttles will be available for visitors with mobility issues.
Public, private and homeschool groups are encouraged to attend Friday’s Student Education Day for an immersive, hands-on learning experience. Re-enactors and student group organizers may contact Bryon Maddox, booshway and event organizer, at [email protected].
For updates and additional information, visit Rendezvous on the Reserve on Facebook or online at www.rendezvousonthereserve.weebly.com.
About Rendezvous on the Reserve
Rendezvous on the Reserve is a living history encampment presented by the Montpelier Historical Society on the historic Godfroy Reservation in Blackford County, Indiana. The event helps preserve and share local history while offering visitors an immersive look at the people, skills and stories of the early Northwest Territory.
Media Contact
Bryon Maddox
Booshway and Event Organizer
Email: [email protected]

08/14/2026