Culver Historical Society

09/24/2026

Here's the full video from Saturday's Stories & Stones event (relocated from the Culver Masonic Cemetery to the Culver Public Library). The annual "Stories & Stones" event including the Culver Marina's Jack Campbell (represented by his children Susan, Jack, and David), The Lightning Dude Ranch's Ced White (presented by Rex Crump), Culver Academies instructor Art Hughes (portrayed by the Very Rev. Dr. John Houghton), grieving mother Mariam Kemp (portrayed by Amy Beaucham), and Culver Fire Chief Lance Overmyer (presented by Shelli Arriaga).

Sponsored by the Culver Historical Society and the Culver-Union Township Public Library

09/19/2026

Good morning,

Stories and Stones Cemetery Walk is going to be moved indoors to the Culver-Union Township Public Library's North Meeting Room today at 1:00 PM. We hope to see you there. Free doughnuts and apple c***r will be provided.

Thank you,

James Mechling-Smith

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Culver Historical Society
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219-649-0019
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09/08/2026

CHS is excited to announce the second of our new publications, a CHILDREN'S book AVAILABLE TO ORDER: https://shop.ingramspark.com/b/084?params=aTB0rWxERkvS6lxZ6p5bPmq7wkXfUEpZE4tGjHCUoj5..at a discounted price through our printer!
At a family reunion in the beautiful and historic town park on Lake Maxinkuckee in Culver, Indiana-a place full of echoes of a past full of steamboats, starlit nights by an old lighthouse, cherished traditions, and an aged tree alive with memories-three children's strange encounter takes them on a surprising journey into history and mystery. Written by By Jeff Kenney, the Very Rev. Dr. John Houghton, and Shannon Rezek, and illustrated by Steffi Andrat Faria.
This and our other publication this year, our America 250-themed annual (see other post on our page) are FREE for CHS members, so consider joining today here: https://www.culverahs.com/membership

09/07/2026

CHS is excited to announce that our first annual publication is available to ORDER HERE:
https://shop.ingramspark.com/b/084?params=miS7jzddhXTsDjnkeYMWTxwvcg07d7RSM5ehIB7pljB..at a discounted price through our printer!
The theme for this year's 60-plus-page publication is America 250, and included is an almanac of significant historical events in the area, a guide to area historical monuments, a look back at 20 years of the Society's replica lighthouse in the town park, a review of past community celebrations of historic milestones, historic area maps, reviews of past Society programs, a "kids' corner," and much more.
This and our other publication this year, a children's book titled, "The Culver Park Reunion," are FREE for CHS members, so consider joining today here: https://www.culverahs.com/membership

07/15/2026

07/13/2026

The Society is pleased to welcome Mr. John Zeglis to introduce us to the Huffington Library's display of his extraordinary collection of autographs of Presidents and Vice Presidents of the United States, all written while the person involved was in office.

In order to avoid conflict with the LakeFest Parade, this program will be at 2 PM this coming Saturday, July 18, in the Culver Academies' Huffington Library (the nearest parking lots are at the Schrage Center and at the Steinbrenner Performing Arts Center, at the west end of the Eppley Auditorium).

Please join us for this rare chance to see history up close! The talk and exhibit are free and open to the public.

(Our next event is the annual fundraiser, Saturday, August 8, at 7:30 PM, featuring vocalist and composer Olivia van Goor, who will present a program of popular favorites. We still have a few tickets available--call 219-649-0019, or bring your checkbook with you this Saturday.)

07/04/2026

July 4, 1976 -- the actual day of America's bicentennial -- saw the dedication of the veterans' memorial in Culver's town cemetery on South Main Street, with a grand parade to the site, as well as (of course) fireworks. Culver's businesses (in this case two local pharmacies, Mr. T's and Hook's Drugs) got into the bicentennial spirit as well!

07/04/2026

Fir this America 250th July 4 weekend, some scenes from Culver's Bicentennial Loyalty Day parade, May 2, 1976!

07/03/2026

Just in time for the 4th (and we'll have more to come!), here's a link to the video from last Saturday's presentation on "Bicentennial Culver," which not only focused on the US bicentennial year of 1976 and how Culver celebrated during that period, but also past celebrations of milestone historical years in the history of the town, the state, and the country!

A live presentation by Jeff Kenney and the Very Rev. Dr. John Hough...