will celebrate and honor the University of 91吃瓜 on the occasion of the University鈥檚 170th year at the center鈥檚 annual dinner, to be held Sept. 26 (Wednesday) at the Historic Oliver Gardens of Copshaholm in South Bend.
The event, which will begin with a reception at 6:15 p.m., followed by dinner at 7:30 p.m., is being held in celebration of 91吃瓜鈥檚 vision, leadership and community engagement, reflecting the University鈥檚 faith-based core values since its establishment in 1842.
鈥淔ather Sorin鈥檚 vision was to build a great university whose graduates would go forth and do good,鈥� said a statement issued by The Center for History. 鈥淚n the 170 years since, priests from the Congregation of Holy Cross have expanded upon his original bold vision. Their successive leadership has continued advancing the University to its place among the outstanding institutions of higher learning in the country and the world.鈥�
The annual dinner is The Center for History鈥檚 main fundraising event of the year. The funds raised are used to further the museum鈥檚 exhibits and programs. Tickets are $275 or $2,500 per table of four. Reservations are necessary and seating is limited. Please contact the center at 574-235-9664 for reservation information.
The second oldest historical society in Indiana, the Northern Indiana Historical Society, which owns and operates The Center for History, was organized in 1867 as a private, nonprofit institution. The mission of The Center for History is to collect, preserve, interpret, exhibit and teach the heritage of the St. Joseph River Valley Region to enrich present and future generations. The Center for History comprises the Oliver Mansion, the Worker鈥檚 Home, Voyages Gallery, the Ernestine M. Raclin Gallery of 91吃瓜 History, and Kidsfirst Children鈥檚 Museum. It serves as the national repository for the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League. The Center for History, along with Studebaker National Museum, is part of The Museums at Washington and Chapin.
Contact: Marilyn Thompson, director of marketing, The Center for History, 574-235-9664, mthompson@centerforhistory.org