UPCOMING EVENTS
Seeking Migley Exhibit: Celebrating 20 Years of the Hometown Cup Tournament
The exhibit features the history of the Hometown Cup tournament during New Carlisle's Hometown Days festival. Check out photos of the home run derby winners and championship teams from over the last 20 years, memorabilia and history of Migley Field, the Old Republic Wiffleball League (ORWBL) and the hometown team, the Newts.
Tea Time at the Museum - Wednesday, July 9th 2:00 pm EST
Enjoy delicious tea sandwiches and mouthwatering desserts. Pre-paid reservations required by calling HNC at 574/654-3897 or email historicnc@townofnewcarlisle.com. Cost is $25.00 per person
Alumni Open House - Friday 4:00 - 7:00 pm EST
Stop by the museum to visit with fellow alumni, teachers and staff from New Carlisle and New Prairie High Schools.
New Carlisle: 190 Years of History - Thursday, August 7th 7:00 pm EST. Join Director Dana Groves as she gives a presentation about New Carlisle's190-year history.
Ice Cream Social and Car Show - Sunday, August 17th 1 - 4 pm EST. Vintage and Classic cars will be on display in the municipal lot behind the museum. Stop inside for ice cream, root beer floats, and delicious homemade pies and cakes.
Tea Time at the Museum - Wednesday, September10th 2:00 pm EST
Enjoy delicious tea sandwiches and mouthwatering desserts. Pre-paid reservations required by calling HNC at 574/654-3897 or email historicnc@townofnewcarlisle.com. Cost is $25.00 per person
Harriet Colfax: Tending the Light - Thursday, September 18th 7:00 pm EST. Michigan City lighthouse keeper Harriet Colfax defied expectations through her oversight of the lighthouse from the Civil War-era through the Gilded Age. She never failed to keep the flames lit- stymying those who preferred a man at the post. Sandra Young will dress in character to share highlights of Harriet's noteworthy life. The program is generously underwritten by the New Carlisle Public Library.
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Walking Tour - Sunday, October 5th 2:00 pm EST
Enjoy learning about New Carlisle’s history and architecture on a guided walking tour of the town’s National Register Historic District. Meet at the New Carlisle library. Tour departs at 2:00. Wear comfortable clothes and footwear.
Michigan's Haunted Lighthouses - Thursday, October 23rd 7:00 pm EST
With more than 120 lighthouses dotting the expansive Great Lakes shoreline, many lay claims to haunted happenings. Author Dianna Stampfler will share stories from 13 lighthouses around the state of Michigan.