Last updated: 6/29/2012
124 S Main St
Goshen, IN 46526
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Earlene Nofziger
phone: 574-975-0033
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John Hertzler
phone: 574-975-0033
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David Troup
phone: 574-903-3947
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The Goshen Historical Society, Inc. is the owner of a permanent collection of artifacts, documents and images that pertain to the development and culture of the city of Goshen in Elkhart County, Indiana and the surrounding rural area.
The Goshen Historical Society, Inc. operates its museum to preserve, study, interpret, and exhibit artifacts, documents and images. The Society provides resources for the care and display of their collection and provides related educational services for the purpose of increasing and enriching public knowledge.
The Goshen Historical Society was formed in 1981 during Goshen’s Sesquicentennial Celebration to:
*promote an interest in the uniqueness of the city of Goshen, Indiana
*promote preservation and restoration of local buildings and homes
*collect and display historical artifacts
Researching the history of Goshen in preparation for the sesquicentennial celebration revealed a rich heritage that had not previously been recognized in a public, organized way. But that was about to change.
The people responsible for shaping the Goshen Historical Society were:
Max Chiddister, Mayor Paul Schlobohm Janice Rasley
Tom Miller Nelson Hershberger John Stith
Robert Ehret Linda Baker John Huber
L.J. Martin David Alfano Sharon Holderman
The Gardner house at the north west corner of Main Street and Madison Street was used temporarily to house artifacts collected during the celebration until the house had to be dismantled in 1987. The artifacts were then stored in the city’s Annex Building, out of sight.
In 1998, the Society bought a 99-year-old retail store at 124 South Main Street known as the Adam’s Store and transformed it into the Goshen Historical Museum. Finally the third mission statement could be realized!
The museum collection pertains specifically to the history of Goshen, Indiana. Because the organization required the building it's now housed in the recent past, things are rapidly growing and changes are being made as we speak!
Research materials available. Call for information.
Goshen Historical Society Board of Directors.
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