Elkhart Historical Society
Elkhart’s Summer Fling
Downtown Elkhart 103-104 Governor Oglesby St, Elkhart, IL, United StatesElkhart’s Summer Fling is a day-long event that will feature plenty of activities including kiddie tractor pulls, a festive décor bike, walk and pet parade, antique tractors, live music and vendors, all set up on Governor Oglesby street. The event is focused on bringing communities together, connecting neighbors, and highlighting the charms of small rural…
Bird Banding at the Elkhart Oasis presented by Professor Tony Rothering
Horsefeathers/Wild Hare Cafe 104 Governor Oglesby St, Elkhart, IL, United StatesThe Elkhart Historical Society will welcome Professor Tony Rothering of LLCC to the Friday June 23, 2023, dinner lecture podium to present, “Bird Banding at the Elkhart Oasis.” Rothering will discuss the process and purpose of bird banding and the significance of a high biodiverse “island” (oasis) to migrating birds. Elkhart Hill’s Forest measures approximately…
The Other House that Richard Built; Oglesby’s Decatur Mansion
Horsefeathers/Wild Hare Cafe 104 Governor Oglesby St, Elkhart, IL, United StatesOn Friday, September 22, 2023, the Elkhart Historical Society will welcome Carol Pelz and David Davis from the Oglesby Mansion Board in Decatur as our featured speakers for the September Dinner Lecture. They will present “The Other House that Richard Built: Oglesby's Decatur Mansion.” The talk will include the history of the house and Oglesby's…
“A Tribute to American Patriotism” presented by Chuck Fricke
Horsefeathers/Wild Hare Cafe 104 Governor Oglesby St, Elkhart, IL, United StatesA Tribute to American Patriotism Elkhart Historical Society October 20, 2023 Dinner Lecture Charles “Chuck” Fricke, a local businessman for over 50 years in Logan County and popular speaker, will be welcomed back to the podium for the Elkhart Historical Society’s dinner lecture event on Friday, October 20, 2023. The dinner lecture will be held at…