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FCHS Schedule of Events

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FCHS Meetings & Events 2025
All meetings are held at the Fulton County Museum unless otherwise noted. You are urged to attend all meetings, whether you are a member or not. Bring friends, neighbors, family, invite everyone! The public is always welcome. The meetings are educational and fun! All FCHS activities are family-oriented and children are welcome! “Notice that all meetings are now on Sunday afternoons, usually 3rd or 4th Sundays.” Buildings in Living History Village open during festivals at museum.
Apr. 26-27 Sat. 10-5 p.m. and Sun. 10-4 p.m. Redbud Trail Rendezvous
May TBA – Sat. 7 a.m. to 11 a.m. Breakfast Buffet – All-you-can-eat at the museum. Buffet
includes Biscuits & Sausage Gravy, Scrambled Eggs, Ham or sausage, Hash Browns, pancakes, Fruit, and Drinks.
May 24 Sat. 9 a.m. & 1 p.m. Program: Tour the Tombaugh Military Research Center– all Veterans welcome.
June 19-21 Thurs 12 p.m. – 8 p.m.;Fri.-Sat. 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., Historical Power Show. Includes Toy Show, Food, Flea Market & Craft vendors, tractor pulls. Museum will serve Breakfast Buffet all three mornings starting at 7 a.m.
Jun 19-20-21 Toy show Thur. 12 p.m. – 6 p.m.;9-6 p.m. Fri-Sat
May 31 –Jun 1 Sat.-Sun. – Free camping and fishing day for members at the Trail of Courage site. Others camp fee is $35.00 per night. Come out and join the fun.
Jun TBA Sat. 4-7p.m. Chicken & Noodle Meal to benefit the museum
Aug. 8-9 Sat.- Sun 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. – Round Barn Days at museum. To include concerts, games, food vendors, Car show, etc. More details to follow.
Sept. 6 & 13 Sat. 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Work days - get grounds ready, repair booths for Trail of Courage. Earn free admission by working four hours. Bring picnic or sack lunch to eat in museum or in the woods.
Sept. 19 Fri. 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Trail School Day - School tours of Trail of Courage demonstrators & crafters.
Sept. 19 Fri. 7:30 p.m. PTDA annual meeting Friday Sept. 19, at 6 p.m., meet at Fulton County Museum at 7:30 p.m. for annual meeting.
Sept. 20-21 Sat. 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. – Sun. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Trail of Courage Living History Festival.
Oct. 17-18, Oct 24-25; Oct. 31-Nov. 1 Fri & Sat. 7:30 p.m.-until finished. FCHS presents Forest of Fearz.
Oct. 23-25 Thurs. 4-7 p.m.; Fri 9-6 p.m. & Sat. 9-3 p.m.. Antique & Collectibles Show & Sale
Nov. 13 Thurs. 6 p.m. Annual Meeting, election of officers, awards to volunteers & donors. Carry-in.
Dec. – 3 weekends of Christmas Decorations in the Living History Village at the museum. Blacksmiths Meet at Sutton Terock Blacksmith Shop beside FCHS round barn to demonstrate during festivals & teach iron working and blacksmithing the second Sat. of each month at 9 a.m. Persons interested in joining the group to learn please contact Forgemaster: Fred Oden 574-223-3508.
Fulton County Historical Power Association – 2025
Meet the first Thursday of each month in Fulton County Museum. Public is welcome!
June 19-21Thurs, 12 p.m.-8 p.m. Fri. - Sat. 9 a.m.- 8 p.m. Historical Power Show on FCHS grounds.
June 19-20-21 Thurs -12 p.m. – 6 p.m. Fri-Sat. 9-6 p.m. Toy Show
Nov. 16 Sun. Toy Show, at the museum, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Dec. 6 Sat. 6 p.m. Annual Banquet carry- in supper followed by awards and elections at museum.
Put these events on your 2025 calendar!
Antique & Collectibles Show & Sale inside museum Mar. 6-7-8, 2025
Annual Redbud Trail Rendezvous Apr 26-27, 2025
Annual Fulton County Historical Power Show June 19-21, 2025
Annual Round Barn Days Aug. 8-9, 2025
Annual Trail of Courage Living History Festival Sept. 20-21, 2025
Antique & Collectibles Show & Sale inside museum Oct. 23-24-25, 2025
Annual FCHS presents Forest of Fearz Oct. 17-18; Oct. 24-25, Oct 31-Nov. 1, 2025
Now is the time. Dues are due for 2025. Please don't drop out now.
For further information contact: Fulton County Historical Society, Inc.
37 E 375 N Rochester IN 46975
Phone 574-223-4436 Email: fchs@rtcol.com
Website : www.fultoncountyhistory.org
OTHER EVENTS HELD AT MUSEUM
Craft Show to Benefit Fulton Co. Animal Center May 17, 2025
FOP-Fulton County Gun Show Apr 12, Sept. 13 and Nov. 8, 2025
Pop-up Store – Crafts & Farm Toys, etc. Dec. 7 – 23, 2025

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37 E 375 N (just off N. US 31) Rochester, Indiana 46975 ~ Tel: 574-223-4436

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