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 […]
Join us 8am-10am on Saturday, July 4, in the Museum Campus parking lot, for the opportunity to enjoy coffee, donuts, and incredible cars from the community. This month's featured clubs are the St. Joe Valley Street Rods & Sports Car Club of America, but we welcome all marques, models, and years of vehicles. During the […]
Learn from renowned automotive historians on a variety of topics in the automotive world. The livestream of the event will be carried via Grand Touring Motorsports’ twitch feed at www.twitch.tv/grantouringmotorsports. To attend in person, you can purchase your two-day Concours Weekend Pass or purchase Museum Campus Admission at the door. Schedule for Friday, July […]
Celebrate the Un-Best of the automotive world. Terrible cars, worse trophies, lots of fun. The Concours d’Lemons, a tongue in cheek show celebrating the Un-Best of the automotive world, clatters into South Bend, Indiana on July 10, 2026, as part of the Concours d'Elegance at Copshaholm. Held on the grounds of the Museum Campus, participants will share their affection of […]
Do you have young ones with a budding interest in cars? We've got an extraordinary opportunity tailored just for them at our upcoming Concours d'Elegance at Copshaholm: Junior Judging! Designed for kids aged 6-14, Junior Judging offers an immersive experience where participants dive into the world of classic automobiles. They'll get up close and personal […]
The Studebaker National Museum is turning up the excitement for 2026 by announcing that the eighth annual Concours d’Elegance at Copshaholm co-presented by The JBS Collection & LaVine Restorations will expand into a dynamic, two-day celebration of automotive excellence and culture, beginning on Friday, July 10, 2026, with two new programmatic offerings and culminating with […]
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 […]
Join us 8am-10am on Saturday, August 1, in the Museum Campus parking lot, for the opportunity to enjoy coffee, donuts, and incredible cars from the community. This month's featured clubs are the Hoosier Model A Club and Michiana Mustangs, but we welcome all marques, models, and years of vehicles. During the event, admission to the […]
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 […]
THIS YEAR'S HONOREES This year's Hall of Champions celebration will honor Dan Smogor & Kruggel Lawton CPAs. Celebrate Legacy, Innovation, and Community Join us for the Studebaker National Museum’s annual Hall of Champions, our premier signature fundraising event. Each year, we gather to honor the remarkable individuals, innovators, and leaders whose vision and dedication have shaped […]
Finish your summer with a big-wheeled adventure at the Studebaker National Museum and The History Museum! Join us on Saturday, August 29, from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. as we turn our parking lot into a Touch-A-Truck extravaganza. Kids of all ages can get up close, climb inside, and explore a wide variety of their […]
Join us 8am-10am on Saturday, September 5, in the Museum Campus parking lot, for the opportunity to enjoy coffee, donuts, and incredible cars from the community. This month’s featured club is the Convertible Cadillac Crew from South Bend Indiana, but we welcome all marques, models, and years of vehicles. During the event, admission to the […]
