Patriotic Program Series - Juneteenth Observed

As part of our Patriotic Program Series, Ruthmere is observing Juneteenth (Emancipation Day) on Thursday, June 19th! Each visitor will receive a free miniature American flag with their tour.

All tour experiences start at the Havilah Beardsley House at 102 W. Beardsley Ave. (this includes those who are not touring the Havilah Beardsley House, members, and those with library passes).

Thursday Tours of Ruthmere and the Havilah Beardsley House are on the hour at 10am, 11am, 12pm, 1pm, 2pm, and 3pm. We recommend calling ahead and making a reservation for your tour at (574) 264-0330. Group sizes are limited to 8 people.

See ruthmere.org/regular-admission-and-prices for tour admission prices.

We are also honoring Juneteenth with a special Lincoln Penny Story Hour all-ages event on June 21st - read more about this event here: https://ruthmere.org/Lincoln-Penny-Story-Hour

You may also like the following events from Ruthmere Museum:

• This Saturday, 21st June, 10:00 am, Coffee on the Piazza - Performer: Darby O. Bell in Elkhart
• This Saturday, 21st June, 01:00 pm, Lincoln Penny Story Hour - "The ABCs of Black History" with Breanna Allen in Elkhart
• Next Saturday, 28th June, 10:00 am, Coffee on the Piazza - Performer: Thirsty Thelma & the Half Pints in Elkhart