The Pulaski County Historical Society has announced the grand opening for its new county history museum in downtown Winamac will be Thursday evening, July 10.
It was announced recently that Pulaski County Historical Society was one of two organizations in Pulaski County to receive grant money from the Community Grants Fund through the Community Foundation of Pulaski County.
The nation plans to commemorate and celebrate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence July 4, 2026. Indiana is participating and Pulaski County is making plans for a local celebration.
The Pulaski County Historical Society will host the annual feature program Thursday night (March 17) which will be “The Potowatami of the Fulton/Pulaski Counties Region and the Trail of Death” given by Shirley Willard of the Fulton County Historical Society.
The Pulaski County Council and Commissioners discuss the courthouse with Todd Zeiger with Indiana Landmarks.
Pulaski County officials are
considering their options when it comes to the future of the county
courthouse and other government buildings. The county council and
commissioners discussed a few ideas during a special joint meeting
Monday.
Preservation experts are focusing their efforts on the Pulaski County Courthouse. Todd Zeiger with Indiana Landmarks says the nonprofit organization has taken the unusual step of funding a reuse study with its own money.
As Pulaski County officials consider the future of the county courthouse, residents have a chance to learn more about the topic of historic preservation tonight.
The Pulaski County Commissioners will
hear from a representative of the Save the Courthouse group tonight.
The group formed after county officials unveiled
a proposal last month to demolish the county’s 123-year-old
courthouse and replace it with an addition to the Justice Center. At
the time, Maintenance Director Jeff Johnston said the plan would
address security and accessibility concerns, as well as a number of
other issues, at about a third of the cost of renovating and
expanding the existing courthouse.
A new business is hoping to bring new life to a historic building in Downtown Winamac. Opera House Floral and Gifts has recently set up shop in the Vurpillat Opera House.
The Pulaski County Historical Society will once again be screening a classic silent movie at the Vurpillat Opera House in Downtown Winamac. Cecil B. DeMille’s 1927 film “King of Kings” will be shown on Friday, April 7 at 7 p.m. Continue reading →
The replica log cabin in Winamac will soon have a new owner. Northern Indiana Power from the Past plans to buy the building for a dollar from the Pulaski County Historical Society, which has been looking to divest itself of a few of its underutilized properties. Continue reading →
The Pulaski County Historical Society’s plans to relocate the county museum got a big boost from a statewide agency. The Indiana Historical Society awarded the county a $50,000 grant. It’s one of several given statewide with funds from Lilly Endowment Inc. Continue reading →
The Pulaski County Historical Society is hosting a screening this week of a movie regarded as one of the greatest of all time, complete with live theater organ accompaniment. Continue reading →
The Pulaski County Historical Society is looking for volunteers to serve as hosts at the new history museum on Monticello Street in Winamac.
The new Pulaski County History Museum officially opens its doors Saturday.
