Dunkirk Indiana Historical Society

04/21/2026

Hear Ye, Hear Ye, save the date! On July 11 from 10-4 the Dunkirk Indiana Historical Society will be hosting a celebration in the Depot Park of our nation's 250th Anniversary. We will have food trucks and vendors demonstrating pioneer arts such as weaving, basket making, soap making, honey & maple syrup and more. It will be a great time for all. Come out and celebrate with us. Stick around for the live band concert held by the Beautification Committee later in the evening (bring your lawn chairs for the concert). Looking forward to seeing you all there!

04/15/2026

The museum will be open this Friday, 4/17 and Saturday, 4/18 from 10 am to 4 pm. Stop by, say hello and check us out!

04/02/2026

April item of the month is a photo of a hatchery on E. Center St, Dunkirk. Railroad freight depot can be seen in background.

03/14/2026

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02/01/2026

Welcome to our page!! It is February 1st and here I am with the "Item of the Month"
Freshly acquired at auction is the fabulous Masonic Lodge photo. I have reached out to a resource to try to determine the year. The back of the photo reads as follows:

Masonic Lodge No. 275, Dunkirk, Ind.

Halleck Johnson
William Whetsel
Ike McKinney
James Wingate
Abraham Kieser
Peter Bishop
Dr. Frazier
James McCormikel (sp?)
Mills Cunningham
William Wilson
William Garr
Abe Koons
____ Bell
____ Beckley

If anyone recognizes any of these names as a relative, perhaps you could help nail down the time period. Enjoy. and Visit Us Soon.

01/23/2026

A huge thank you to everyone who contributed to the support of the Museum in 2025. If you are interested in supporting the museum for the 2026 year, you can send your contributions to the attention of Nancy Robbins, 4976 S Broad St, Dunkirk, IN 47336

01/16/2026

Well, its a new year and I have failed miserably at posting an "Item of the Month". So, 2 weeks late, but here it is. Also asking for anyone with other "garage bands" to send us photos etc. These were prevalent in the 60s. We are fortunate to have received this gem!

01/14/2026

The museum will be open this Friday and Saturday, 1/16 &1/17 from 10am to 1pm. Stop in and say hello!

12/17/2025

NOTICE: Due to family obligations and holiday festivities, the Museum will NOT be open in December. See you in the new year. We are still accepting donations for the "Save the Clock" fund. Only $4,000 from our goal. Watch for updates on spring installation. As always, memberships and facility donations are welcome. This is how we keep the museum open. Thank you all for your support in 2025. Also thanks to the Portland Foundation and the Dr. Donald Johnson Grant funds for supporting our "Save the Clock" project.

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12/01/2025

Visit the museum Monday during Feel the Warmth of Christmas. We will have mulled cider, hot chocolate and popcorn.

11/26/2025

Stop by the museum during Feel the Warmth of Christmas. We will be serving mulled cider, hot chocolate and popcorn. Don't miss the tree lighting and choir performance also located in Depot Park.

11/18/2025

The museum will be open Friday and Saturday this week (11/21 & 11/22) from 10:00 am until 1:00 pm. Also, you dont want to miss the Turkey Drop at 10:00 am Saturday at the Depot Park. Stop by the museum after you have participated in the drop.