The History Museum

06/20/2026

Today's trivia question is: "Which famous TV show host wrote the newspaper column "Little Old New York"?" Put your answers in the comments below!

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06/19/2026

Congratulations to the National History Day - National Contest award winners and finalists! Quite a few South Bend and Michiana locals made it into the finals!

06/19/2026

We wish everyone a happy Juneteenth!

06/17/2026

For our next America250 trivia question, "Which Native American athlete was called the "greatest athlete in the world" by the King of Sweden?" Put your answers in the comments below!

UPDATE: The answer is now in the comments!

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06/15/2026

Get ready for our latest Membership Special! Everyone knows that a trip to a museum is a great summertime activity - so why not become a member of The History Museum and the Studebaker Museum and be able to come free of charge to both whenever you want? Better yet, all new members will get two months of membership for FREE if you sign up before September 7!

Don't wait - take advantage of this deal now and sign up today by calling 574.235.9664 ext. 6238 or by stopping by the museum!

This deal applies to new memberships to The History Museum, the Studebaker National Museum, or campus memberships.

06/14/2026

Today, at 1 pm (12 pm CST), our Deputy Executive Director, Kristie Erickson, and our Curator of Copshaholm, Amber Gabel, will be giving a talk about the Olivers and the Chilled plow at The Barker Mansion in Michigan City! Make sure to stop by if you are in the area!

And be sure to join us in a few weeks on Wednesday, July 1, when Michele Gustin, Programs and Operations Manager of The Barker Mansion, will give an Insights in History Presentation here in South Bend at The History Museum!

06/13/2026

America250 trivia returns! "Which two states do not use the term "County"?" Put your answers in the comments below!

UPDATE: The answer is now in the comments!

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06/12/2026

We are excited to be the hosts of the 2026 Arts in Bloom Garden Walk! Presented by The Art League in support of the South Bend Museum of Art, the Arts in Bloom Garden Walk is a chance to see some of South Bend's most beautiful private gardens. The walk will start in our very own historic Oliver Gardens!

During the event, our volunteer gardeners will be available for any questions about the Oliver gardens and historic photos will be out for display. Additionally, background music will play in the Oliver Gardens during the walk to help set the mood!

You can buy tickets at https://southbendart.org/events/arts-in-bloom-garden-walk-2026/

06/11/2026

Thank you very much to AngLes Catering for catering for our Juneteenth Reception this week! As always, their food was fantastic!

06/10/2026

Thanks to South Bend Museum of Art for sharing! We are so excited to be the starting location hosts for the Arts in Bloom Garden Walk!

🌸 One day. A dozen beautiful gardens. Artists at work among the flowers.

The Arts in Bloom Garden Walk returns Wednesday, June 24 — a self-guided stroll through South Bend's loveliest private gardens, each designed by the homeowners themselves. Watch artists create in the open air, enter the complimentary raffle, and take the whole day at your own pace. Rain or shine.

Presented by the The Art League in support of the South Bend Museum of Art, it's a day that gives back to the place at the center of our creative community.

🎟️ $25 advance · $30 at the door
📍 Start at The History Museum, 895 Thomas Street
🕤 9:30 AM – 7:30 PM

Tickets at southbendart.org through June 23. We'll see you in the gardens.