Help Us Celebrate Ruthmere’s History!
The history of Ruthmere begins with Albert Raper and Elizabeth Baldwin Beardsley who were among the leading citizens of Elkhart, Indiana, at the turn of the 20th century. Albert’s great-great…
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Interactive Exploring at the MH Museum in Elkhart
The Scoular Manufactured Housing (MH) Museum is brand new and ready to view. Elkhart, Indiana, is the birthplace of the manufactured housing industry and the RV Capital of the World.…
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Top Museums & Exhibits
by Elizabeth Granger Museums across Indiana commemorate the state’s history, honor its eccentricities and celebrate the human progress that has been made up to the present moment. And nowhere is…
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Plan your next Road Trip Along Indiana’s Scenic Byways
story by GLENDA WINDERS As every traveler knows, the journey is often as much fun as arriving at the destination. And nowhere is this more true than along Indiana’s byways…
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Experience Indiana’s Automotive History
story by GLENDA WINDERS Michigan might get the credit for building the most automobiles in the United States, but Indiana comes in third, just behind Ohio. At one point some…
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Indiana’s Out of the Ordinary
story by JULIE CAMPBELL Indiana is filled with some peculiar and awe-inspiring places and treasures just waiting to be explored. This winter, plan an out-of-the-ordinary staycation and make memories on…
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Destination Weddings
Story by Elizabeth Granger Something old, something new … and sometimes, totally unexpected. Indiana sites provide oodles of options for the perfect destination for the perfect wedding day. It was…
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Veterans’ Day Salute
In Celebration of Veterans’ Day, we salute a number of veteran-owned businesses in the hospitality industry that serve not only the public but also veteran causes. by Elizabeth Granger An…
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Indiana’s Most Historic Landmarks
Story by Glenda Winders Now that spring is here and the pandemic is on the wane, you’re probably itching to get out and see the world. Not ready to get…
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Indiana’s Mansions Transport Visitors back in Time
Believe it or not, time travel is possible in Indiana. From Madison to Fort Wayne and Kokomo to Muncie, magnificent mansions across the Hoosier state transport thousands of visitors each year to the 19th century, giving glimpses into the lives of the rich and famous who once occupied these palatial dwellings.
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