The public is invited to explore Indiana’s Civil War history through a series of events hosted by Michigan City’s Barker Mansion in September. The mansion has partnered with the Indiana Historical Society to display a traveling exhibit titled Faces of the Civil War. The free exhibit brings to life the stories of many Hoosiers whose lives were touched, and in some cases taken, by the Civil War. Not all are well known or revered—many were just everyday citizens fulfilling their duties to their friends, family, state and country. Rather than focusing on statistics and large scale battles, the exhibit illustrates how regular people coped with the tragic experiences of the day—all from an Indiana perspective. Nearly all images used in the traveling exhibit come from the IHS collections. Hands-on, interactive elements have been added to enhance the viewer experience. The exhibit will be open in the mansion’s remodeled basement space from 5-8 pm Central Time on September 1, 8, 15 and 16.
Additionally, mansion staff will lead walking tours through the streets of Michigan City. Footsteps of 1865 will encourage visitors to step back in time as interpreters highlight the growing town’s involvement in the war, hear stories of factory life and industry, and dreams of hope for the future. Footsteps of the Civil War departs from Barker Mansion at 6 pm Central Time on September 8, 15 and 16 and will last one hour and cover less than one mile distance. The tour is meant to enhance the exhibit, which participants are encouraged to view before or after the walking tour.
While the exhibit is free of charge, the walking tour costs $10 per adult and $5 per youth. Reservations can be made on Eventbrite or by calling the mansion at (219) 873-1520.
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