Programs and Events
Thank you, everyone, for attending our 2025 Summer series of events! We had a fantastic turnout for both Centennial programs, historical cruises and the 2-day Archaeology Event. Youth History Club was also very well attended.
If you would like a recording of the Centennial Homes programs, the 2016-2025 programs are currently available to purchase for $30
If you would like a recording of the Centennial Homes programs, please stay tuned for the release date sometime during the winter. The 2016-2025 programs are currently available for purchase for $30.
We are proud to bring you the following events for 2026:
Historical Cruises- In May and September, the Syracuse-Wawasee Historical Museum in partnership with Chautauqua-Wawasee offers a two-hour cruise around Lake Wawasee on the S.S. Lillypad departing from the Frog Tavern. As you travel twenty-six miles of shoreline, area native Ann Garceau will captivate you with the fascinating history of the area. Reservations for the cruises (light lunch included) are made through the Chautauqua-Wawasee website. Learn More
Digging through History- Near Labor Day weekend, the Syracuse-Wawasee Historical Museum in partnership with Chautauqua-Wawasee presents Digging through History. Evening programs are held on Thursday and Friday at the Syracuse Community Center. Since our first programs in 2019, knowledgeable speakers have included, among others: historical novel authors, noted artifact collectors, the Kosciusko County surveyor, historical reenactors, college professors, and a museum archivist. Learn More
Centennial Homes
Centennial Programs – The museum is proud to bring you the 11th annual Centennial Homes Program. What started as a showcase of 100+-year-old homes in our community has branched out to include the history of communities and people within the area. Syracuse resident and native, Ann Vanderford Garceau brings an educational and insightful look into the homes, communities, and people that have been a part of the town of Syracuse before and since its establishment in 1837. Two free summer programs take place in the Syracuse Community Center gymnasium.
If you have a lake area home that is +100 years old and would like to participate, please contact the museum for more information. All participants receive a plaque as a thank you for participating.
This program is funded by a grant from the Kosciusko County Community Foundation.
Youth History Camp
Youth History Camp is designed for grades 1-6, but it is open to all age groups, including adults. All classes are FREE (sign up is required) and will focus on history as it pertains to our area. Classes meet in the museum or Celebration Hall at the Syracuse Community Center. Contact Ali Schuldt at the museum to register and for more information on these topics.
*Presently, our director is unsure about offering camp this summer due to illness. Please check back later.
Event Sponsorship: If you or your business would like to sponsor an event for the Syracuse-Wawasee Historical Museum, contact Ali Schuldt, the Museum’s Director. (574) 457-3599 or email at director@syracusemuseum.org
Regular Hours: Tues.-Sat., 10am-2pm
Visitors since 3/1/26
