Check Out Our Exhibitions

History comes to life through our changing exhibitions, featuring stories, objects, photographs, and collections from St. Joseph County and beyond.

Our exhibits offer a closer look at the people, places, and events that shaped the communities we know today. Explore an exhibit below and discover a different piece of the county's story.

One Room School Houses

Step inside the schools that were once at the heart of rural St. Joseph County.

With approximately 125 one-room schools once scattered throughout the county, these exhibits bring the experience of early rural education to life through photographs, stories, school memorabilia, and more.

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Soldiers

Discover the local stories behind defining chapters in American history.

Explore the connections between St. Joseph County residents and military service through artifacts, photographs, records, and personal stories.

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Family & Land

See how people, families, and property shaped the county over generations.

This explores the stories found within our family and land collections, offering a closer look at the people who lived here and the places they called home.

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Our exhibitions change and evolve as new stories and collections are brought forward. Visit the St. Joseph County Historical Society and discover what history has to tell.

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