Events
Harter Heights Walking Tour
Harter Heights, the historic area closest to the University of Notre Dame, has always been one of the most desirable neighborhoods in the City of South Bend. See historic homes from the 1920’s and hear about the rich history of the area on Thursday, June 7th beginning at 6:30 p.m. Cost is $2 per person for members of the Studebaker National Museum or Indiana Landmarks and $4 per person for non-members. . The tour is conducted by Indiana Landmarks Regional Director Todd Zeiger. Please meet on the corner of Leeper and Peashway and wear comfortable shoes. The tour will end along Notre Dame Avenue, where participants can compare and contrast new construction vs. the historic homes in the area. For more information please contact Courtney at 574-235-9002 or cbogunia@studebakermuseum.org.
2012 Studebaker National Museum Car Raffle
Help the Studebaker National Museum in its mission to display, preserve, and conserve the largest collection of historically significant Studebaker-made vehicles and memorabilia in the country.
The drawing will take place on Tuesday, December 4, 2012 at 6 p.m. at the Studebaker National Museum. Winner not need be present to win.
A maximum of 2000 tickets will be sold for $50 each or 3 for $100. Please send check or money order (no cash) via USPS to:
Studebaker National Museum
201 S. Chapin St.
South Bend, IN 46601
or stop by the Museum to pay by cash, check, or money order.
If the Museum does not sell a minimum of 1,800 tickets on or before December 4, the Museum reserves the right to withdraw the prize for a new car and net proceeds will be split 50/50 between the museum and the prize winner.
DUE TO INDIANA STATE GAMING REGULATIONS, CREDIT CARDS CANNOT BE ACCEPTED!!
“Design a New Studebaker” Design Contest
The Studebaker National Museum is hosting its fifth annual “Design a New Studebaker” design contest. Participants are invited to create their vision of what a 21st century Studebaker would look like.
Original design submissions can be created through any artistic medium available, including but not limited to pencil, ink, crayon, computer-aided drawing software, or a combination of several techniques. The contest is divided into four age groups – 11 and under, 12-16, 17-20 and 21 and up. There is no cost to enter. Original designs will be accepted at the museum until October 26, 2012. The winners will be announced on Friday, November 9, 2012.
The judging panel includes Studebaker Design Department alumnus Virgil Exner, Jr, University of Notre Dame Industrial Design professor Paul Down, and WSBT radio personality Jon “JT” Thompson. Entry form may be obtained by clicking here. Any questions should be directed to Archivist Andy Beckman at 574-235-9067 or abeckman@studebakermuseum.org.