Celebrate America250 on the Museum Campus in South Bend, where local stories meet national history in a year of must-see exhibitions and experiences. From the people and moments that shaped our region to the machines that put Indiana on the automotive map, discover how this community helped define the American story. Plan your visit and be part of the celebration that honors our shared past—and inspires the next 250 years.
Upcoming Events
Exhibitions
Moments that Made US
4/11/2026-1/3/2027
Developed by History Colorado and a multi-state collaboration for America250, Moments That Made US connects our region’s defining stories and events to the nation’s founding ideals through artifacts, photographs, and personal accounts.
Motor City, Indiana
8/7/2026-1/31/2027
Before Detroit became synonymous with the automobile, northern Indiana was on the move. Explore how Studebaker and other automotive pioneers turned this region into a hub of entrepreneurship and manufacturing in Motor City, Indiana.
American Treasures
4/26/2026-1/31/2027
Go deeper with American Treasures, a self-guided audio tour that highlights rare artifacts with local connection but national significance.
First Peoples, First Settlers: Indiana’s Interwoven Roots
At The History Museum
7/3/2026-1/31/2027
First Peoples, First Settlers explores life in the St. Joseph River Valley before, during, and after European contact by examining Native American experiences and the journeys of early pioneers as their worlds met and reshaped one another.
Revolution on the Frontier
At The History Museum
8/7/2026-4/4/2027
Did you know The Revolutionary War reached beyond the Appalachian Mountains? Revolution on the Frontier highlights both familiar events and the lesser-known struggles that unfolded on the western frontier, including present-day Indiana.