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SUMMARY:Hook\, Line\, and South Bend: The Remarkable Rise and Fall of the South Bend Bait Company
DESCRIPTION:From a deer-hair hook sold for a dime to a million-dollar enterprise that shipped lures to 26 countries\, the South Bend Bait Company became one of the most successful fishing tackle manufacturers in the world… and one of South Bend’s most fascinating lost businesses. Along the way\, there were scandalous affairs\, corporate betrayals\, and plenty of legendary fish stories. Join historian Aaron Helman for the full story of the company that put South Bend on tackle boxes everywhere. \nABOUT SPEAKER SERIES\nThe Studebaker Museum Speaker Series\, presented by the Campisi Family Education Fund\, is held in the Wiekamp Auditorium. Regular Speaker Series admission is $2. Regular admission fees apply to tour the Studebaker National Museum and The History Museum. Studebaker National Museum and Campus members are admitted free!
URL:https://studebakermuseum.org/event/hook-line-and-south-bend-the-remarkable-rise-and-fall-of-the-south-bend-bait-company/
LOCATION:Wiekamp Auditorium
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SUMMARY:Studebaker in St. Joseph\, Missouri
DESCRIPTION:During the California Gold Rush\, five brothers—Henry\, Clement\, John Mohler\, Peter Everst\, and Jacob Franklin Studebaker—traveled west and built wealth\, first as blacksmiths\, and then by building wheelbarrows and wagons. In 1868\, they formally united their enterprises as the Studebaker Brothers Manufacturing Company. Although their manufacturing operations were in South Bend\, their primary market lay along the famous westering trails that originated in the Missouri River Valley and headed to points west — primarily California\, Oregon\, Utah\, and Santa Fe. This brought them to St. Joseph\, Missouri\, one of America’s greatest “Jumping Off” towns and the self-proclaimed “King of the Trails.” The Studebaker family would quickly become one of America’s most successful wagon-making dynasties. \nIn 1865\, the brothers sent Peter Everst Studebaker to St. Joseph to open the company’s first dealership there. Following the incorporation of the business\, the Studebaker Brothers established a “manufactory and repository” at Fourth and James (now 4th and Patee). The company quickly earned a reputation for quality\, regularly exhibiting its vehicles at the Buchanan County Fair in St. Joseph and the Missouri State Fair\, which was then held in St. Louis. Studebaker wagons and carriages regularly won top awards\, including for best two-horse carriage\, best single-top buggy\, and best sleigh. \nJoin us as Travis Boley\, who has ran the Oregon-California Trails Association from their headquarters building in Independence\, Missouri\, over the past 23 years and was formerly the Executive Director of the Pony Express National Museum in St. Joseph\, tells us about the Studebaker operations in 19th century Missouri and their impact on the California gold rush\, Oregon emigration\, and Santa Fe Trail trade. \nABOUT SPEAKER SERIES\nThe Studebaker Museum Speaker Series\, presented by the Campisi Family Education Fund\, is held in the Wiekamp Auditorium. Regular Speaker Series admission is $2. Regular admission fees apply to tour the Studebaker National Museum and The History Museum. Studebaker National Museum and Campus members are admitted free!
URL:https://studebakermuseum.org/event/studebaker-in-st-joseph-missouri/
CATEGORIES:Speaker Series
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SUMMARY:Marking the Moment: Centennials\, Bicentennials & Beyond
DESCRIPTION:As Americans mark the nation’s 250th anniversary in 2026\, communities across the country are reflecting on their history\, identity\, and future. In this presentation\, Kyle Sater\, Curator at the Studebaker National Museum\, explores how earlier generations celebrated major national milestones—from the excitement of the Centennial Exposition in 1876 to the patriotic festivities surrounding the nation’s Bicentennial in 1976 and beyond. Using South Bend as a case study\, the program examines how local communities commemorated these anniversaries through parades\, pageants\, monuments\, and civic celebrations. Attendees will also discover how companies like Studebaker utilized its own important milestones—and national anniversaries—to showcase innovation\, craftsmanship\, and community pride. Featuring historic photographs\, artifacts\, stories from the museum’s collections\, this presentation places the semiquincentennial within a broader historical tradition\, revealing how generations of Americans have used anniversaries to honor the past\, celebrate the present\, and imagine the future. \nABOUT SPEAKER SERIES\nThe Studebaker Museum Speaker Series\, presented by the Campisi Family Education Fund\, is held in the Wiekamp Auditorium. Regular Speaker Series admission is $2. Regular admission fees apply to tour the Studebaker National Museum and The History Museum. Studebaker National Museum and Campus members are admitted free!
URL:https://studebakermuseum.org/event/marking-the-moment-centennials-bicentennials-beyond/
LOCATION:Wiekamp Auditorium
CATEGORIES:America 250,Speaker Series
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SUMMARY:From Studebaker to International: The Story of the Proving Ground
DESCRIPTION:Take a whirlwind journey through the history of the Studebaker Proving Ground\, from its origins as a critical part of Studebaker’s automotive development process to the facility’s evolution after Studebaker’s departure. Studebaker National Museum Archivist Andy Beckman will highlight some of the most fascinating moments in the Proving Ground history\, including the vehicles\, testing\, people\, and innovations that made the facility an important part of Studebaker’s story. \nFollowing Andy’s historical look\, Austin Bourdon\, Engineering Manager at the International Proving Grounds\, will bring the story into the present\, discussing International’s ownership of the facility\, upgrades and improvements made over the years\, and how the Proving Grounds are used today. \n\nTogether\, the presentations offer a unique look at the Proving Ground for its 100 anniversary—from Studebaker’s build up of the facility to its use as a modern engineering and testing facility. \nABOUT SPEAKER SERIES\nThe Studebaker Museum Speaker Series\, presented by the Campisi Family Education Fund\, is held in the Wiekamp Auditorium. Regular Speaker Series admission is $2. Regular admission fees apply to tour the Studebaker National Museum and The History Museum. Studebaker National Museum and Campus members are admitted free!
URL:https://studebakermuseum.org/event/from-studebaker-to-international-the-story-of-the-proving-ground/
CATEGORIES:Speaker Series
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SUMMARY:The First Indy 500
DESCRIPTION:The Indy 500 bills itself today as “The Greatest Spectacle in Racing.” That description would’ve been just as accurate for the inaugural race on May 30\, 1911\, which featured 40 cars battling for a then-staggering $27\,000 in prize money. Matt Anderson\, Curator of Transportation at The Henry Ford will take us on the journey through photos from that landmark first running – many taken by Henry Ford\, one of the 80\,000 fans who saw history being made at the Brickyard that day. \nPhoto Credit: The Henry Ford \nABOUT SPEAKER SERIES\nThe Studebaker Museum Speaker Series\, presented by the Campisi Family Education Fund\, is held in the Wiekamp Auditorium. Regular Speaker Series admission is $2. Regular admission fees apply to tour the Studebaker National Museum and The History Museum. Studebaker National Museum and Campus members are admitted free!
URL:https://studebakermuseum.org/event/the-first-indy-500/
LOCATION:Wiekamp Auditorium
CATEGORIES:Speaker Series
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SUMMARY:Hodak Motor Sales - The Story of a Local Studebaker Legacy
DESCRIPTION:This highly visual presentation covers the overlapping stories of a family’s migration to the United State of America\, a young man’s pursuit of the American Dream\, and how Studebaker afforded him the opportunity to realize it. The narrated slideshow describes the establishment and gradual expansion of a family dealership\, its course\, and the people behind it. Join us as brothers Doug and Mark Hodak share the story of their family’s Studebaker dealership\, Hodak Motor Sales. \nABOUT SPEAKER SERIES\nThe Studebaker Museum Speaker Series\, presented by the Campisi Family Education Fund\, is held in the Wiekamp Auditorium. Regular Speaker Series admission is $2. Regular admission fees apply to tour the Studebaker National Museum and The History Museum. Studebaker National Museum and Campus members are admitted free!
URL:https://studebakermuseum.org/event/hodak-motor-sales-the-story-of-a-local-studebaker-legacy/
CATEGORIES:Speaker Series
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