Last updated: 1/12/2012
108 West Jefferson StreetColumbia City, IN 46704
Admission to the museum is completely free! Although donations are welcome!
Free. Donations Accepted.
The Whitley County Historical Museum is housed in the Columbia City home of Thomas Riley Marshall, Indiana Governor and 28th Vice President of the United States. The Museum interprets not only the life of Thomas Marshall but also the great history of Whitley County and its peoples. The Museum complex consists of the Marshall House, an Annex, a Carriage House, and an Outhouse.
The Whitley County Historical Museum works in conjunction with the Whitley County Historical Society.
At the Whitley County Historical Museum we proudly house over 19,000 artifacts. The artifacts inside the Marshall home are mostly of Thomas Marshall's time period. The house is kept as it would have been while Thomas Marshall was living there. In the Annex, the displays are rotated throughout the year. The displays range from early Miami Indians and the first settlers to modern day exhibits. Some exhibits include: furniture, clothing, postcards, photos, tools, and many more items.
Our website contains a listing of all the men and women who served our country from Whitley County. If we missed someone, please send us a detailed email and we will update our database.
We recognize that our history is the engine that propels the future. Therefore our mission is to instill in all people an appreciation of the persons and events which have molded the Whitley County community; to collect, preserve, and offer historic artifacts and stories to the public through exhibits, publications, collaboration, research, and educational programs; and to foster and sustain the Whitley County Historical Museum, and it's historical complex, as an instrument to assist in the realization of the terms of the mission of this Society .
If you are interested in learning more about the programs, preservation and opportunities provided by the Whitley County Historical Museum, please drop by the museum. Our Director, Dani Tippmann, would be pleased to provide you with additional details on how your financial support or tax deductible in-kind donations contribute to the security and longevity of the museum's future.
The educational program at the museum hosts numerous award winning camps, workshops, and seminars
Guided tours, detailed exhibits, and informative programming help bring Whitley County history to life for our visitors.
Visit our lovely gift shop to see our selection of great historical pieces! Some of the items for sale are: calendars, books, CD's, and much more! Here are some of the items we have to offer.
Gift Shop
Group Tours
PARKING: Parking is located next to the museum or on the street in front of the museum. Parking is free!
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