The Winona History Center tells the story of beautiful Winona Lake from 1895 – 1968. The museum includes four galleries located within historic Westminster Hall on the campus of Grace College. Visitors will learn about the development of Spring Fountain Park, Winona’s significance as a Chautauqua site, the energetic evangelist Billy Sunday, and gospel music …
Located in the Syracuse Community Center across from Lakeside Park, the Syracuse-Wawasee Historical Museum is a popular attraction. We have had visitors from as far away as India with the Lake being the main attraction. Our Museum is small but people pleasing. No one goes away without talking about at least one thing. It is …
Opened for the first time in 1838 as an Indian trading post, the Pound Store Museum is the county’s oldest commercial building. Named for long-time owner John Pound, the store was recently renovated by the Kosciusko County Historical Society. The Pound Store Museum is located across the road from Rookstool’s Pier Shop.
The Old Kosciusko County Jail houses the County Historical Society and Genealogy Library. Wonderful displays, a small gift shop and free daytime tours are available. Want to check out the spirits that remain? Paranormal tours can be scheduled by contacting wiprs@hotmail.com
Located in Mentone, this museum is dedicated to Mentone native Lawrence Bell. Bell founded Bell Aircraft inventing the first supersonic jet piloted by Chuck Yeager, the first jet propelled airplane, the world’s first commercial helicopter, the world’s fastest and highest flying airplane, the Bell X-1A and the first vertical take-off and landing jet.
Come discover the history of the town of Etna Green at this museum in Heritage Park. There are many items from the Etna Green School Alumni along with the basketball teams’ memorabilia. The museum is in Heritage Park. Before you leave town, be sure to see the Mural painted by Robert A. Hudson at Remembrance …
Billy Sunday, former player for the Chicago White Stockings and preacher who galvanized religion to fight social evils, settled in Winona Lake in 1911. The Billy Sunday Home Museum holds the Sunday family’s belongings. Come to the Winona History Center in Westminster Hall, 105 Ninth Street, Winona Lake, for exhibits on Billy Sunday and a …
