UPCOMING EVENTS

Curated by the Community - Pyrex Exhibit through May - Check out the Pyrex Collection of local resident Meagan (Perkins) Uphold. Meagan began collecting in the late 1990s after she had inherited a divided pyrex dish from her grandmother who had passed away. She has a wonderful collection of different patterns of Pyrex including Butterprint, Dots, and Butterfly Gold to name a few.

Tea Time at the Museum - Wednesday, May 14th 2:00 pm EST

Make reservations for our Mother's Day theme tea. 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

The Second Act of Professor Risley- Thursday, May 22nd 7:00 pm EST. Join Aaron Helman, author of An Incomplete History of St. Joseph County and Ride the Jack Rabbitt, to learn about the life, times, curiosities, and zany world travel of the founder of New Carlisle - a man who became an international superstar.

Seeking Migley Exhibit - June 1st through September

Wiffleball Exhibit More details to come.

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.

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

Presentation by Dianna Stampfler.