Two South Bend, Indiana Museums Open Free to Veterans, Service Members and Their Families on Veterans Day, November 11: Three Special Exhibitions at the Studebaker Museum
South Bend, Indiana — On Wednesday, November 11, in honor of Veterans Day, the Studebaker National Museum and The History Museum are offering free admission to all veterans and those currently serving in the Armed Forces, and their families, the Studebaker museum announced on November 9.
At the Studebaker National Museum, visitors can view three special exhibitions. Motor City, Indiana explores how northern Indiana became a hub of entrepreneurship and manufacturing in the industry infancy. Testing Tomorrow: The Proving Ground at 100 celebrates the centennial of the Proving Ground, established in 1926 on 840 acres as one of the first purpose built vehicle test facilities in the nation. Moments That Made US, a joint exhibit at both museums, explores the defining experiences that shaped South Bend and how those moments connect to the broader American story, as part of the nationwide America250 commemoration.
At The History Museum, visitors are invited to explore the 38 room Oliver Mansion, built in 1897 and preserved with all its original furnishings and woodwork. The museum seven changing galleries include First Peoples, First Settlers: Indiana Interwoven Roots, which examines Native American life before European contact, and Revolution on the Frontier, which highlights the Revolutionary battles that affected the region.
For information, the museums list the Studebaker National Museum at 574-235-9714 and The History Museum at 574-235-9664. The Studebaker National Museum, at 201 Chapin Street in South Bend, is open Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday from noon to 5 p.m., Eastern Time.
(Source: Studebaker National Museum)
Source: Studebaker National Museum
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