Join the Museum Wednesday, May 21st, as Indiana Landmarks Director, Todd Zeiger, speaks on the lasting architectural legacy of the Studebaker family. Zeiger's talk will explore the many buildings the Studebakers built in South Bend and other cities, as well as the notable architects they retained for the designs. The brothers not only constructed homes […]
From croquet sets and baseball bats to doll carriages and record-breaking wagons, the South Bend Toy Company once ruled as a global toy titan. But behind the success were fiery factory disasters, wartime contributions, and a remarkable legacy of craftsmanship. Join author and historian Aaron Helman on Wednesday, April 16, as he uncovers how this […]
Join Studebaker National Museum Archivist, Andrew Beckman, at 1:30pm on Wednesday, March 19th, for, “Landaus, Tourers and Broughams, Oh My! ” a look at the history behind Studebaker body styles and coachwork. The presentation will review coachbuilding’s horse-drawn era roots and examine Studebaker and industry design and technological developments from 1910’s-1950s. Also featured will be […]
November 20 Hero of Two Worlds: The Life, Times & Travels of the Marquis de Lafayette Join Studebaker National Museum curator Kyle Sater for an in-depth look at the life and legacy of one the heroes of the Revolutionary era—the Marquis de Lafayette—and his triumphant return to the U.S. for a “farewell tour” in 1824. […]
Join the Museum on Saturday, November 9th, as we host President Abraham Lincoln, portrayed by renowned re-enactor Kevin Wood, and his program: Lincoln and Thanksgiving! Wood’s program brings history to life with the captivating story of how Thanksgiving became a national tradition during his presidency. Dive into the backdrop of the Civil War as Lincoln recounts […]
