The Wakarusa Historical Museums

The Wakarusa Historical Museums The Wakarusa Historical Society Inc. was organized by Larry Smith, Floyd Drake, Robert Ehret, Helen Klein and Jack Hess.

The goal was to obtain and restore the old Wakarusa depot that was built in 1892 and used for passenger service and freight. The first train through Wakarusa was in 1873 with passenger service ending around 1930. Norfolk and Western Railroad purchased the Wabash Railroad in 1964 and the depot was closed on May 15, 1975. On September 10, 1976 Norfolk and Western Railroad donated the depot and to th

e society. On December 1, 1976 Allied Mills donated the coal yard land across the street for the new location of the depot. Many hours of labor and money were donated to place the buildings here. In 1977, the Historical Society sponsored the Quasquicentennial (125 years) of Wakarusa. During the Quasquicentennial, letters were received from President Carter, Lt. Governor Robert Orr and Governor Otis Bowen. A proclamation was brought from Goshen to Wakarusa by the Pony Express on Horseback to formally announce the 125th year of Wakarusa. The Quadragumcentennial (140 years) was celebrated in 1992 and sponsored by The Historical Society.

08/23/2026

Thank you to all of the participants, vendors, sponsors, volunteers and visitors for a great Heritage Festival!

Grab a bite while you visit! In addition to the Farmers Market on Sat. morning we have:-Amish Homemade Ice Cream -Heaven...
08/20/2026

Grab a bite while you visit! In addition to the Farmers Market on Sat. morning we have:
-Amish Homemade Ice Cream
-Heaven's Cup
-Holy Smokes BBQ
Please support these local, small businesses!

This weekend enjoy a sneak preview of the newly remodeled Bird's Eye Museum of Miniatures Building while you visit the H...
08/18/2026

This weekend enjoy a sneak preview of the newly remodeled Bird's Eye Museum of Miniatures Building while you visit the Heritage Festival and Farmer's Market. Don't miss it!

Schedule:Friday-11am-4 Tractor/Vendor Check-in 5-7pm- Haystack Dinner 5-8 Farming Demos ...
08/12/2026

Schedule:
Friday-11am-4 Tractor/Vendor Check-in
5-7pm- Haystack Dinner
5-8 Farming Demos
6- Scavenger Hunt
9:30- Spark Show
Saturday-8 am Open!
9- Cannon Blast
9-1 Farmers Market
10:30- Skillet Toss
10:30-4 Farming Demos
12:30 Tractor Pull
3:30 Closed / Tractor Parade hrough
town.
Museum Buildings- Open Saturday- times pending

This spring we had a group of Goshen College students volunteering as part of their course work. More than seventy hours...
07/21/2026

This spring we had a group of Goshen College students volunteering as part of their course work. More than seventy hours over several weeks was accomplished in the Bird's Eye Museum and the Memories Building! They were all a great help! We even had a bit of a challenge to name one of the exhibits in the Memories Building! They learned the meticulous method needed to clean all of the miniature buildings, and how to clean the cases, hung plaques and photos in the newly painted office, moved artifacts and so much more! Thank you,all!

Wishing everyone a very happy and safe 4th of July!
07/03/2026

Wishing everyone a very happy and safe 4th of July!

Address

403 Wabash Avenue
Wakarusa, IN
46573

Opening Hours

Tuesday 9am - 12pm
Saturday 9am - 12pm

Telephone

(574) 862-4344

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