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  • 1200 West Sycamore, Kokomo,
    Indiana 46901

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Howard County
Historical Society

As the custodian of Howard County’s unique heritage, we strive to preserve our collective experiences to foster a sense of community, connecting us to our neighbors, the past to the future, and our home to the world.
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Due to an abundance of caution with predicted inclement weather, HCHS is postponing our America at 250: Howard County and Beyond lecture series. We do not take this decision lightly, but the safety of guests is paramount. HCHS will send updates about rescheduling via our website, socials, and email.

We apologize for this inconvenience, but we are looking forward to sharing our second lecture with Howard County Historian Gil Porter and his presentation Exploring the Life of Aliff Henley with the community at a later date. 

Rescheduled Date: To be determined, check back for updates!

Ice Cream Social

Happy 250th, America! The HCHS is celebrating our nation's milestone birthday with a FREE ice cream social and lots of family activities. Join us and other partner organizations on July 4th!

Hands on activities are provided by General James Cox Chapter of the DAR, Kokomo Piecemakers Quilt Guild, Revival's Fiber Arts and Gatherings, Kokomo Art Association, and the Kokomo-Howard County Public Library. Howard County Historian Gil Porter will also be on hand for some local history presentations. Try your hand at quilt stitching, paper weaving, bracelet making, coloring pages, and a community mosaic.

Live music will be provided by the Kokomo Chamber Brass, Kokomo Men of Note, Kokomo Park Band, and the Hoosier String Players.

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Welcome to historic Kokomo, Indiana and the Howard County Historical Society. Located just west of downtown Kokomo, our campus includes the Seiberling Mansion/Howard County Museum, the Elliott House, our offices and archives, and a collection of over 60,000 artifacts. Whether you’re looking for a healthy dose of Howard County history within a beautiful mansion, event rental space, research opportunities, or just to connect with our staff, we’ve got you covered!

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From the Hall of Legends to Christmas at the Seiberling, there’s plenty to do! Stay tuned to see what we’re doing.