In Memory of
Kirk John Mitchell
July 30, 2006

What's New?

 

The Merrillville/Ross Township Veterans Memorial


Overview of the Project


 

Anniversary Open House

Longtime members Elaine and Ed Denta (left) present a new American flag and stand to the Merrillville-Ross Township Historical Society in honor of the Merrillville Historical Museum's 10th anniversary, celebrated on July 2. Accepting the Dentas' gift on behalf of the historical society are President Beulah Brown (second right) and Vice-President Alice Smedstad (far right).


Special Exhibit

Our featured exhibit for June is Roy Foreman's collection of memorabilia from the 1933-1934 Chicago World's Fair


Coloring Books



 

President Beulah Brown shows off the historical society's latest publication, a historical coloring book! Over 600 of the new books were donated to the Merrillville schools for use in the second grade history curriculum. Individual copies are also available for purchase.