Changing Exhibitions
History Happened Here
April 17 - September 12, 2010
Explorers, pioneers, industrialists, immigrants, and others blazed new trails and carved out innovative ideas in this area of America. Sometimes, the event spanned decades and sometimes, the event took place in the blink of an eye. But always, these discoveries--these vital stories--made a significant difference to the generations to come. Through artifacts from the Center for History’s vast collections, these top moments in Michiana history are told. more...
Shipwreck!
Carroll Gallery
April 17 - September 12, 2010
The Great Lakes are among the most treacherous bodies of water on Earth. The more haunting attributes of these waters come alive in this exhibit through stories of shipwrecks on the Great Lakes. more...
The Spirit of Central: 100 Years of a South Bend High School
Leighton Gallery
March 6 - September 12, 2010
"I will keep faith" was the slogan that thousands and thousands of students learned during their years at Central High School. The people and events that launched an enduring legacy is told through trophies, photographs, and other memorabilia of the "Bears." more...
Lost Landmarks
January 30 - December 31, 2010
Buildings that were once local landmarks, but are no longer standing are showcased in this exhibit. more...
100th Anniversary of the Boy Scouts of America
March 6 - December 31, 2010
Carroll Case
Photographs and artifacts are on view to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Boy Scouts of America.
Never Again: Remembering the Holocaust 65 Years After Liberation
April 11 - November 9, 2010
Education Case
Compelling photographs and moving excerpts from personal histories help to commemorate the 65th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz and Birkenau. The display is presented in partnership with the Jewish Federation of St. Joseph Valley.
Green Print Silk Chiffon, c. 1930
May 15 - September 6, 2010
A green print silk chiffon dress, circa 1930, is on view at the Center for History. It is from the museum’s costume collections.
The South Bend That George Rickey Knew
January 4 - December 31, 2010
online exhibit: The South Bend That George Rickey Knew
The Center for History has launched the online exhibit, The South Bend That George Rickey Knew, in conjunction withInnovation: George Rickey Kinetic Sculpture, a series of exhibits, events and educational programs taking place throughout the city through a partnership of the Community Foundation of St. Joseph County, Notre Dame’s Snite Museum of Art, South Bend Museum of Art, 1st Source Bank, and the George Rickey Foundation and the Estate of George Rickey.
Rockne: A Notre Dame Legend
Opening August 31, 2007
Explore how Knute Rockne skyrocketed the Notre Dame football program to national fame and became a man who will never be forgotten. By popular demand, many of the components of the 2006 exhibit, Rockne: Crossing the Last Chalk Line are showcased in this exhibit.
Women Who Played Hard Ball: The Real "League of Their Own"
Photographs, uniforms and equipment of the 14 teams of the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League are showcased in this story of the women who played professional baseball from 1943-1954. more...
1918 Milburn Electric Car
permanent exhibit
located in the Carriage House
Few can resist taking a closer look at the 1918 Milburn Electric Coupe, Model 27, now on view in the Carriage House. more...
