The Merrillville History Museum - Ross Township Historical Society
13 West 73rd Avenue, Merrillville, IN 46410 ---- 2019 Newsletter
Become a member or learn more about the museum by reading our brochure.
Become a member or learn more about the museum by reading our brochure.
2019 Museum Hours - Now Open!
The Museum is open on most Sundays from April 7th thru October 6th.
Hours: 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Tours are available by appointment and we welcome groups. To schedule a tour email us at: MerrillvilleHistory@yahoo.com or leave a message at 219-756-2042
No Charge for admission and We Welcome New Members!
Hours: 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Tours are available by appointment and we welcome groups. To schedule a tour email us at: MerrillvilleHistory@yahoo.com or leave a message at 219-756-2042
No Charge for admission and We Welcome New Members!
New Exhibit! "Local Speech, Global Reach" is Now on Display through August 4th
A traveling exhibit, “Local Speech, Global Reach”, on loan from the Indiana Historical Society, is on display through Sunday, August 4th. More about the exhibit and the history it details:
On the evening of April 4th, 1968, Robert F. Kennedy made a planned campaign stop in an Indianapolis neighborhood where he delivered an impromptu speech encouraging peace and hope following the assassination of Martin Luther King Jr. earlier that day. The exhibit explores the impact of Kennedy’s words and King’s legacy on several Indianapolis residents, while also looking at the Civil Rights Movement in Indianapolis, today’s MLK Jr. Park marking the speech’s location, and King’s impact on the National Civil Rights Movement.
The second major element of the exhibit showcases themes brought out in Kennedy’s speech and King’s civil rights work by exploring the lives of several human rights defenders working around the globe. The non-profit advocacy group, Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights, provided the displayed biographies and images.
The Indiana Historical Society and the Kennedy King Memorial Initiative collaborated on this exhibit to honor the 50th anniversary of King’s death and Kennedy’s speech. This exhibit also comes with free admittance passes to the Indiana State Historical Society Museum in Indianapolis.
On the evening of April 4th, 1968, Robert F. Kennedy made a planned campaign stop in an Indianapolis neighborhood where he delivered an impromptu speech encouraging peace and hope following the assassination of Martin Luther King Jr. earlier that day. The exhibit explores the impact of Kennedy’s words and King’s legacy on several Indianapolis residents, while also looking at the Civil Rights Movement in Indianapolis, today’s MLK Jr. Park marking the speech’s location, and King’s impact on the National Civil Rights Movement.
The second major element of the exhibit showcases themes brought out in Kennedy’s speech and King’s civil rights work by exploring the lives of several human rights defenders working around the globe. The non-profit advocacy group, Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights, provided the displayed biographies and images.
The Indiana Historical Society and the Kennedy King Memorial Initiative collaborated on this exhibit to honor the 50th anniversary of King’s death and Kennedy’s speech. This exhibit also comes with free admittance passes to the Indiana State Historical Society Museum in Indianapolis.
Annual Car Show was a Great Success!
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The Annual Car Show was another great success. We will have pictures of the event soon!
Thanks to the Winamac Old Auto Club for their support and making this event possible! |
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2019 Museum Events, Newsletter & Membership
We welcome new members! If you're interested in becoming a member of the museum, learn more about membership here
A list of some of our upcoming events and meetings which occur on Sundays starting at 2 PM.
For more details of what's in store for 2019, please read our newsletter which can be found here or by clicking the image below.
We welcome new members! If you're interested in becoming a member of the museum, learn more about membership here
A list of some of our upcoming events and meetings which occur on Sundays starting at 2 PM.
- August 4th - Video - 1929 America & Business Meeting
- October 6th - Election of Officers, Video - 1969, Business Meeting
For more details of what's in store for 2019, please read our newsletter which can be found here or by clicking the image below.
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Merrillville History Museum
& Ross Township Historical Society 13 West 73rd Avenue, Merrillville, IN 46410 Merrillville, IN 46410 |
