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Scribner House
New Albany, Indiana

General, History, Historic House, Historical Society

Located in New Albany at State & Main Streets, the Scribner House is the oldest surviving building of any kind in New Albany. It was built in 1814 by Joel Scribner, one of the city's founders, and was the first frame house built in the brand new river town.

Simpson Mortuary Museum
Newburgh, Indiana

History

Sonotabac Prehistoric Indian Mound & Museum
Vincennes, Indiana

Archaeology, Culture, General, History

Starke County Historical Museum
Knox, Indiana

History, Historic House

Stevens Memorial Museum
Salem, Indiana

Archaeology, Children's, Culture, General, History, Historic House, Historical Society, Library, Military

John Hay Center is postponing all special events & group tours until further notice due to the Covid-19 Concerns.

Stone's Trace Historical Museum
Ligonier, Indiana

History

Sullivan County Historical Museum
Sullivan, Indiana

History

Swiss Heritage Society, Inc.
Berne, Indiana

Arboretum, Church, Culture, History, Historic House, Historical Society, Park

Many years have passed since the Swiss emigrants left Switzerland and began the long journey that changed their lives forever. The trip was dangerous and difficult, but the prospect of a new life in a new land brought them to the United States of America. There were casualties along the way, but some of the hardy survivors went on to establish the community we know today as Southern Adams County. Some of the settlers had come for new opportunities in the great land of America. Others had come because of tremendous persecution for their Anabaptist beliefs and practices.

Switzerland County Historical Museum
Vevay, Indiana

History

Shrewsbury-Windle House
Madison, Indiana

History, Historic House, Historical Society

Mrs. Windle, the owner, passed away July 30,2009. The house has been given to the Historical Society in Madison, IND.

Skinner Farm Museum & Village
Perrysville, Indiana

History

Stagecoach Museum
Hebron, Indiana

History

Stephenson's General Store
Leavenworth, Indiana

Culture, History, Specialized

This is the old kind of general store to which your grandparents would have gone shopping. The store has been a landmark in the community since the early 1900's and continues to maintain old charm with modern shopping conveniences. They have an old ice cream bar, deli, antiques, pottery, pizza and hot foods. You won't believe their antique cookie jar collection. The display of Leavenworth's history is interesting. They have a nice display of old photos from the 1937 flood.

Stone's Tavern
Wawaka, Indiana

History

Studebaker National Museum
South Bend, Indiana

History

At the Studebaker National Museum, you can view over 114 years of automobile history, from the Studebaker family's Conestoga Wagon to the last Studebaker to roll off the assembly line. The museum has over seventy vehicles on display, including four presidential carriages and several vehicles from the original Studebaker collection.

Sullivan Munce Cultural Center
Zionsville, Indiana

Art, Culture, History, Library

Swiss Heritage Village and Museum
Berne, Indiana

Arboretum, Church, Culture, History, Historic House, Historical Society, Park

Swiss Heritage Village & Museum is the largest outdoor museum in northern Indiana with 11 historic buildings on 26 acres. Included are the Sweitzer barn, a farm house with garden, a cheese house, a log cabin in a 5-acre wooded area with pond, the original Mennonite Church in the area, a doctor's office, a one-room brick school house and the world's largest active cider press. Tours are available from June 1st through October 31st from 10 AM to 4 PM, except Sundays and holidays.

Syracuse-Wawasee Historical Museum, Inc
Syracuse, Indiana

Culture, General, History, Science

Located in Syracuse, Indiana in the Syracuse Community Center across from Lakeside Park, the Syracuse-Wawasee Historical Museum, has been offering a glimpse back in time for the Lakeland area since 1987. It was founded with funds gained from the Syracuse Sequicentennial Celebration and occupied a room in the Syracuse Public Library until June, 2002 when it moved to its current location in the Syracuse Community Center.

The Museum often sponsors historic cruises of Lake Wawasee on the S. S. Lilly Pad. As the boat cruises the shoreline, passengers learn about the geology, geography and history of Lake Wawasee as well as the individuals and institutions that have shaped its history. Proceeds are used to help maintain the Museum.

MUSEUM CONFERENCES

Public Lands Alliance 2025 Convention and Trade Show

February 2 - 6, 2025

Las Vegas, Nevada

Public Lands Alliance 2025 Convention and Trade Show

Sunday, February 2 - Thursday, February 6, 2025

Westgate Las Vegas

Las Vegas, Nevada

Hosted by: Public Lands Alliance

The Public Lands Alliance Convention and Trade Show brings together nonprofits, land management agencies and companies to learn, network and engage on public lands issues. The 2025 Convention and Trade Show will take place Sunday, February 2 - Thursday, February 6, 2025 in Las Vegas, NV

Connect with peers, explore the latest in public lands products, and return inspired with new strategies and resources for success in conservation and visitor engagement

Our annual Convention and Trade Show (PLA) is the premier gathering for leaders in the public lands sector to network, gain essential tools, and explore products that enhance the visitor experience and support conservation, preservation, and enrichment efforts.

For more information, please call 301-946-9475.

Georgia Association of Museums 2025 Conference

February 5 - 7, 2025

Milledgeville, Georgia

Georgia Association of Museums 2025 Conference

Wednesday, February 5 - Friday, February 7, 2025

Ina Dillard Russell Library Georgia College & State University

Milledgeville, Georgia

Hosted by: Georgia Association of Museums

The Whole Story Is The Meanin

“For the fiction writer himself the whole story is the meaning, because it is an experience, not an abstraction.”― Flannery O'Connor, Mystery and Manners: Occasional Pros

Join us in Milledgeville, Georgia, for the annual Georgia Association of Museums conference as we explore the profound wisdom of Milledgeville author Flannery O'Connor’s words. In a world where narratives intersect and perspectives diverge, this theme invites proposals that delve into the essence of storytelling within museums and cultural institutions. Our work in the museum field requires us to look at stories from as many angles and perspectives as possible so that we might do our best to tell the “whole story.

Through thought-provoking discussions, interactive workshops, and engaging presentations, we will uncover the layers of meaning embedded within every artifact, exhibition, and historical account. Just as O’Connor masterfully crafted narratives that resonate with universal truths, museums hold the power to illuminate the whole story behind many objects, artworks, and cultural phenomena

We will examine how museums can embrace inclusivity, diversity, and authenticity in their storytelling practices. By acknowledging multiple perspectives and amplifying marginalized voices, we can enrich our understanding of the past and present, fostering empathy and connection within our communities.

Small Museum Association 41st Annual Conference 2025

February 17 - 19, 2025

Gaithersburg, Maryland

Small Museum Association 41st Annual Conference 2025

Monday, February 17 - Wednesday, February 19, 2025

Gaithersburg Marriott Washingtonian Center

Gaithersburg, Maryland

Hosted by: Small Museum Association

The annual SMA conference attracts more than 300 museum professionals, board members, and volunteers from a wide variety of small museums. They attend sessions on topics ranging from collections and education to staffing and board issues.

We offer a large Museum Resource Hall and plenty of informal networking opportunities for you to talk with (and get ideas from!) other small museum professionals and volunteers

Theme for 2025: Make It Happen!!!

Is there an exhibit, program, or fundraiser that you've been talking about doing for years? Do you feel stuck because of procrastination, lack of board support, or insufficient funds? It's time to take action

At SMA 2025, small museum professionals will share their tips and tricks of how they made it happen!

2025 California Association of Museums Conference

February 18 - 22, 2025

San Fransico, California

2025 California Association of Museums Conference

Tuesday, February 18 - Saturday, February 22, 2025

San Fransico, California

Hosted by: California Association of Museums

CAM is hard at work planning for the 2025 conference, set to take place from February 18–22, 2025 in San Francisco. We look forward to highlighting best practices and innovative ideas from California's museum community

The California Association of Museums is excited to continue offering in-person programming for 2025. We will not be requiring proof of COVID vaccination/s, but highly encourage vaccination and boosters. For the health and safety of our colleagues, masks are also encouraged (but not required). Capacity and spaces will be thoughtfully considered in the planning of this event.

For more information, please email programs@calmuseums.org.

2025 Tennessee Association of Museums Conference: HOPE

March 11 - 14, 2025

Knoxville, Tennessee

2025 Tennessee Association of Museums Conference: HOPE

Tuesday, March 11 - Friday, March 14, 2025

Crowne Plaza hotel in Knoxville, TN

Knoxville, Tennessee

Hosted by: Tennessee Association of Museums

Tennessee museums are full of hope. But how are they turning hope into reality

With the Semiquincentennial quickly approaching in 2026, the state's museum community if approaching a turning point, and is now a great time to take stock and develop a vision for the future

The Tennessee Association of Museums' 64th Annual Conference in Knoxville will challenge the state's museums to think ahead and share their hopes, the best practices and strategies for turning those hoes into realities, and the rewards that come from aspirational thinking

The 2025 TAM Annual Conference will take place at the Crowne Plaza hotel in Knoxville, TN.

For more information, please call 615-495-3354 or email hawkins@aaslh.org.

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