Historic New Carlisle, Inc.

09/04/2026

The museum will be closed tomorrow (Saturday) for the Labor Day weekend.

08/26/2026

Way Back Wednesday...
Sadly, we lost an icon yesterday. Some in New Carlisle were lucky enough to see Dolly Parton in her early days as she performed with Porter Wagoner at the old New Carlisle Junior High believed to be 1971. She performed with Wagoner from 1967 to 1974. The Jaycee's, an active community organization brought them to New Carlisle.

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08/25/2026

We have a traveling exhibit here at the museum from the Indiana Historical Society titled Who is a Hoosier? The exhibit uses maps and informational graphics to highlight the statistical impact of changing ethnic groups in the state and photographs that bring to life the personal stories of immigration. The exhibit will be up through October 1st and can be viewed during normal museum hours Tuesday through Friday 10 to 4 and Saturdays 10 to 2 Eastern.

08/21/2026

We had an incredible turnout tonight at the museum for Aaron Helman's program talking about the boundary disputes between Michigan, Indiana and Ohio. Aaron is an entertaining storyteller and everyone really enjoyed it! Thanks to all who attended!

We also have his book The Incomplete History of St. Joseph County that will be for sale in our gift shop.

08/19/2026

Way Back Wednesday...
I just love these photos of Patty Swartz (1st photo) and her girlfriends (unknown) in bobby socks and saddle shoes in downtown New Carlisle- a true representation of the 1950s. I believe these to be around 1954-55 as Patty graduated from New Carlisle High School in 1955. Besides the very cool car (the car guys can tell me the make, model and year) You can see on the south side of Michigan Street the tavern that was torn down to make way for the bank drive-thru, the bank and the Home Cafe. On the north side you can see the hardware store and Soda Bar which was a popular hang-out back then.

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08/18/2026

A reminder for Thursday night's program at the museum

Hope to see many of you in New Carlisle this Thursday at 7:00 p.m. The story of Michigan's disputed and distributed borders is one of my very favorites. Stick around afterward to buy a book or two!