Non-profit groups are invited to compete for a cash prize, while decorating the historic Barker Mansion this Christmas. The 35,000-square-foot home, located downtown Michigan City, was built in 1857 by freight car industrialist John H. Barker. Each year, the …
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The Barker Mansion seeks applicants for part-time Maintenance Custodian to work 2-3 days per week, which may include evenings and weekends. Responsible for general housekeeping, maintenance and gardening duties at the Barker Mansion. Must be able to climb …
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Here at Barker Middle School, for the first time, we have an Historical Explorers Club. Historical Explorers is an after-school club open to all students who have a heightened interest in history. Every Tuesday, students meet after-school with Miss Mariah …
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The Barker Mansion is seeking information from Purdue alumni who attended classes at Michigan City’s Barker Mansion between the years of 1948 and 1968. “The years that students spent here at the Purdue University Barker Memorial Center is a time period …
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Congratulations go to Healthlinc, a Michigan City non-profit clinic, for their award-winning decorations at the Barker Mansion this past Christmas season. Eight non-profit groups helped decorate the mansion for the holidays; included with Healthlinc were …
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The Barker Mansion is looking to increase its volunteer roster by welcoming members of the community to donate their time. “We are extremely fortunate to have a small base of dedicated and enthusiastic volunteers who do everything from lead tours to plan …
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The historic Barker Mansion is offering expanded tour options this summer, designed to appeal to a wide range of audiences and interests. New this year, a self-guided tour of the first floor and garden will begin at 10 am, Tuesday through Saturday. On this …
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The Barker Mansion, an historic home museum in Michigan City, today announced that it has received a TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence. Now in its sixth year, the achievement celebrates hospitality businesses that have earned great traveler reviews on …
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Those wanting a look at the decorated Barker Mansion are invited to a final day of Christmas events on Saturday, January 2. Self-guided tours will take place from 1-8 pm, during which visitors can experience all three floors of the mansion which is decorated …
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Volunteers are sought to work side-by-side with staff in decorating the Barker Mansion for Christmas. Interested individuals are welcome to volunteer their time on November 5, 18 and 24 from 9:30 am to 3:30 pm. Registration is not necessary to volunteer and …
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