Kosciusko County
Historical Society

Enjoy the "Fourth of July" weekend with your family. We will be closing the Old Jail Museum and Genealogy Library to the public on Saturday, July 2nd.

The Old Jail Museum and Genealogical Library will be closed Monday, July 11th through Saturday, July 16th.  Staff are running the booth at the Log Cabin during the Kosciusko County …

July 11-16, 2022 Museum Closed Read More »

Every year the Kosciusko County Historical Society occupies the log cabin at the Kosciusko County fairgrounds during fair week.  This helps promote the history of our county, the Society, the …

Come To The Cabin At The Fair! Read More »

Have you ever tried to find or research family documents by going through the Kosciusko County Courthouse?  If not, this is a great opportunity to learn how to research this …

Court House Read More »

Have you ever wondered where your surname came from?  Or maybe why your ancestors had several different spellings like Smith or Schmidt, or Smythe? How some surnames you can trace …

Surnames Read More »

Last year's "Dillinger Raid" was monumental and became a new first of it's kind event for the Kosciusko County Historical Society.  In the past, the museum simply hosted walking tours.  …

September 10, 2022 Dillinger Raid Read More »

Every year (outside of 2020 - Covid-19), the Kosciusko County Historical Society has our annual dinner.  This is a special time to reflect on our accomplishments during the year, praise …

KCHS Annual Dinner Read More »

The Old Jail Museum and library will be closed November 24 through the 26th.  We invite you to celebrate the Thanksgiving holiday with your family.

Saturday, December 17, from 10a.m to 2p.m. is the last day the Museum will be open for 2022.   If you would like to visit the Old Jail Museum that day, please …

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