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...
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Barker Mansion Seeking Volunteers in October 2016
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...
New Tours Offered at Barker Mansion during Summer of 2016
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....
Barker Mansion Receives Achievement of Excellence Award From TripAdvisor
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...
Barker Mansion Christmas Closes Saturday, January 2, 2016
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...
Volunteers Sought to Decorate Barker Mansion for Christmas in 2015
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...
Vote for Barker Mansion’s Christmas Theme in 2015
New in 2015, Barker Mansion staff is inviting the public to decide upon their 2015 Christmas décor theme. The theme will provide a framework for decorating the mansion this season; previous motifs have focused on children’s Christmas stories,...
Shipwreck Program at Barker Mansion on July 22, 2015
The shipwrecks of Lake Michigan and Indiana’s maritime history will be featured in a program at Barker Mansion on Wednesday, July 22 at 7 pm. The talk will focus primarily on the JD Marshall and the Muskegon, but will also briefly discuss the...
Barker Mansion to host Concert on July12, 2015
Selections from Carousel, West Side Story, Mozart and more will be featured in a concert at Michigan City’s Barker Mansion on Sunday, July 12 at 3 pm. Summer concerts organized by local musician Lee Meyers have become an annual tradition at Barker...
Kids’ Nature Program at Barker Mansion, July 9, 2015
Frogs will be the focus of this month’s Kids’ Nature Play in the Garden session at Michigan City’s Barker Mansion. Curious children ages 10 and under are invited to the new series, which will be held on Thursday, July 9 at 9 am. The hour-long...