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A Bend in Time
Bend in Time series poster featuring a historic map and a winding blue river, hosted by Aaron Helman and presented by The History Museum, focusing on South Bend history.
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In this series, host Aaron Helman dives into some of the spooky stories that you’ll find in our area – from ghost stories to true crime to unbelievable myths, legends, and folklore. Though by nature these haunting tales are rooted in rumor and legend and not historical fact, that doesn’t mean you won’t learn plenty of history along the way! The goal is to help you learn something, stay entertained, and maybe scare you out of your socks while we’re at it!

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Hosted by Aaron Helman, the new series, “South Bend’s Own: Schuyler Colfax” is currently available. Previous series, “South Bend Blue Sox and the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League,”  “Dawn of the City of South Bend,” and “Forgotten Businesses of South Bend” are also online. Series 4, “South Bend’s Own: Schuyler Colfax” is sponsored by Andy and Tina Nickle.

It’s not an exaggeration to say that Schuyler Colfax is on a very short list of the most important American political figures to never become President. Rising to local prominence as a newspaperman, he aspired early on to political life, becoming Speaker of the House of Representatives as the United States entered the Civil War. As Speaker, he presided over the Thirteenth Amendment, ending slavery across the United States; the Fourteenth Amendment, establishing birthright citizenship; and the Fifteenth Amendment, establishing that voting rights could not be infringed upon based on the color of one’s skin. Colfax was elected Vice President under Ulysses S. Grant, a heartbeat away from the presidency – and then abruptly left politics. As a public figure, he travelled on speaking tours throughout the United States, now with roads, schools, towns, and even trees named after him. In this series, explore the remarkable life of the most influential politician to come out of South Bend. 

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Hosted by Aaron Helman, the new series, “South Bend Blue Sox and the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League” is currently available. Previous series, “Dawn of the City of South Bend,” and “Forgotten Businesses of South Bend” are also online. Series 3 is sponsored by the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League Players Association.

 

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Vintage exhibit at The History Museum showcasing local historical artifacts in a cultural setting.
Vintage museum exhibits showcasing historical artifacts and displays.
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Historic artifacts displayed at The History Museum showcasing local heritage.
Vintage exhibits displayed at The History Museum showcasing local history and heritage.
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Directions & Parking

The History Museum’s mailing address is 808 West Washington Street, South Bend, IN 46601. The main entrance to The History Museum and the Studebaker National Museum is located at 897 Thomas Street, which is one block south of Washington Street. Click Here for Directions and Map

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