Upcoming Events at the Museum!

NOW IN STOCK!

We now have extra copies of the classic Gene Stratton-Porter book, Laddie: A True Blue Tale. This book held special significance to Stratton-Porter, as the title character is based upon her brother, Leander, who drowned in the Wabash River at only 18 years old. It also happens to be the next film we will be screening for our Red Carpet Club! (Don’t let the word “club” fool you. This event is open to everyone!)

RED CARPET CLUB

Thursday, April 28 at 6pm

$5/person

Please call 260.563.9070 to reserve your spot, as seating is limited.

We will be viewing the 1940 version of the Laddie, which is no longer available for purchase or rental. Mr. Eric Grayson will be bringing his own projector and 16mm film for the event. He will give a presentation and host a question and answer session, in addition to screening this classic tale.

Eric Grayson is a film historian and collector living in Indianapolis . He specializes in 16mm and 35mm film screenings and strives to mesh historical context with entertainment. Most of his presentations include period trailers and short films in combination with a historic feature. His vast library of obscure material has been used in several productions, notably the A&E Biography segment on Ernie Kovacs. He has written articles for Filmfax, Traces of Indiana and Midwestern History, and The American Midwest : An Interpretive Encyclopedia. Eric has provided films and lectures in places too numerous to list here. He has a technical background as an electrical engineer with a degree from Purdue University . – From the Dr. Film Preview Package

HISTORIC HARLEYS

Now through January 7, 2012 in our Changing Exhibit Gallery

Historic Harleys: The Antique Motorcycles of Brandt's Harley-Davidson is now open! The exhibit contains several antique and collectible Harley-Davidsons, most of them carefully restored by Brandt’s.  The oldest bike in the collection is a 1910 single cylinder.  We now have a new activity for children to complete in the exhibit! “Find the Feature” is a fun way for kids to interact with the exhibit and test their observation skills. The sole sponsor of the exhibit is First Merchants Bank.

HISTORY HUNTERS

Thursday, May 26 from Noon to 1 p.m.

Please call 260.563.9070 to reserve your spot, as seating is limited.

Be sure to mark your calendars for the May 26th meeting of the History Hunters. Fritz Zimmerman, an independent historian, researcher, author, and antiquities preservationist will be sharing with us some information about significant Native American locations in Wabash County , including Hanging Rock and the Hospital Rock. This popular event tends to fill up quickly, so make your reservation NOW! It is free for members or with a paid daily admission.

Call 260.563.9070 or reply to this e-mail to reserve your spot for the Red Carpet Club or History Hunters event.

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