Digging Through History – September 11 & 12 in Syracuse, Indiana
Chautauqua-Wawasee and the Syracuse-Wawasee Historical Museum invite you to the fifth annual free two-evening series, “Digging Through History,” where history truly comes alive. Both events take place at the Syracuse Community Center, 1013 N Long Drive, Syracuse, Indiana.
Thursday, September 11 – The Pre-History of Northern Indiana
Time: 6:30 – 7:30 PM
Presented by Bryan Warder, vice president, and Pat Mooney, past president of the Indiana Archeological Society.
Discover the story of Indiana’s earliest inhabitants — people who lived here thousands of years ago and left behind remarkable stone implements. Bryan and Pat will display prehistoric artifacts and explain how they were used.
Special Feature: Bring any artifacts you’ve found for free identification and dating by Pat and Bryan.
Life and Times of Potawatomi Chief, Five Medals, has been cancelled this year.
Friday, September 12 – The Life and Times of Potawatomi Chief Five Medals-CANCELLED
Time: 6:30 – 7:30 PM
Presented by Mike Judson, this evening will explore the life of Potawatomi Chief Five Medals — a prominent leader during the frontier wars of the 1790s and the War of 1812.
Learn how Chief Five Medals:
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Signed six treaties
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Met Presidents George Washington and Thomas Jefferson
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Advocated for agriculture and defended his people’s homeland
Mike will also share original artifacts and reproduction items from the era.
Event Details
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Dates: Thursday, September 11 and Friday, September 12
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Time: 6:30 – 7:30 PM each night
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Location: Syracuse Community Center, 1013 N Long Drive, Syracuse, Indiana
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Cost: Free admission
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More Information: Follow the Chautauqua-Wawasee Facebook page or call (574) 377-7543
Why Attend?
These engaging programs are perfect for history lovers, students, families, and anyone curious about the people who once called Northern Indiana home. Bring your kids, neighbor kids, and grandkids to experience history in a hands-on, fun, and interactive way.
Presented with support from:
Indiana Historical Society, Kosciusko County Community Foundation, and Kosciusko County Convention, Recreation, and Visitors Commission.