Arts & History

Take an inside look at artist Elizabeth Wamsley’s studio and gallery in the heart of downtown North Manchester. Check online for when she is open to the public – she does not have set open hours.

Address: 118 E Main St, North Manchester

Step in to one of the best framers in the state of Indiana. The team at Borders and Beyond can create custom shadow boxes, preserve old documents, and frame your favorite artists, including your kiddos. Along with framing the gallery features regional and local artists, fine jewelry, Trap Candles, gift cards, and while you are there, get your watch battery changed.

Address: 24 W Canal St, Wabash

Reviewed as one of the best tattoo and piercing facilities in the region, Filament Tattoo and Gallery offers guests an incredible experience the moment you open the door. From brightly colored art adorning the walls, and a huge display case of body jewelry, the Filament team is all about providing an excellent customer experience.

Address: 36 E Canal St, Wabash

During your visit to the Clark Gallery you’ll be sure to find a variety of exhibits. From emerging art students to professional artists, the displays are different every month.

Address: 275 W Market St, Wabash

Gallery G is an integral part of Manchester University and offers its students and the local community a variety of art experiences. Gallery G is located on the second floor of the Jo Young Switzer Center. This beautiful and welcoming space was designed with maximum flexibility in mind. Display panels here are movable, and the space can be redesigned for showcasing different types of exhibits. There are multiple tracks for additional panels on the ceiling and all lighting are movable. The major highlight is the exhibition area, with glass walls, and is always inviting as it allows visitors to see a show, even when the gallery is closed. Works in all art mediums of art are on display by regional artists, and the gallery hosts about three shows a year. The gallery is open to the public from Monday through Friday, on Sundays; the gallery is open when classes are in session.

Address: 604 E College Ave, North Manchester

Featuring first-run movies on Fridays and Saturdays all summer and Retro Reels classic movies on select Thursdays. Gates open at 8 pm and movies start at dark. Full concession stand available.

The perfect facility for large productions and presentations. With 1,175 seats arranged continental-style and complete audio-visual, sound and lighting support, Cordier makes a solid home base for large conferences. The spacious wrap-around lobby works well as an exhibition hall and also makes a unique setting for a banquet. The building is fully air-conditioned and features a three-manual, 45-rank pipe organ.

Address: 604 E College Ave, North Manchester

Catch a film while enjoying food from the extensive concession stand to hosting your wedding in the historic ballroom. The Eagles Theatre is a notable landmark in downtown Wabash.

Originally constructed in 1906, the five-story building houses a nostalgic theater for movies and live entertainment, an additional movie theater, music lesson rooms, recording studios, and a fully-restored grand ballroom.

Address: 106 W Market St, Wabash

Built by Mark C. Honeywell in 1952 to be “ever useful” to the regional residents, the Honeywell Center’s history began as a recreational hub for the community. Originally a home to a combination gym and performing arts theatre, the Honeywell Center has grown in size, scope, and support in its existence.

In 1994, a 75,000-square-foot expansion of the original facility included the addition of the Ford Theater, Clark Gallery, and Eugenia’s Restaurant. Offering a full lineup of special events and entertainment options, the facility is optimal for weddings and business conventions.

Address: 275 W Market St, Wabash

The MSO was founded in 1939 through a partnership with the citizens of Wabash County and then Manchester College. They strive to be a core component of the rich culture of performing arts in North Manchester, Wabash County, and regional communities.

As the MSO moves into the future, its members and its supporters in the Manchester Symphony Society can assert “The MSO and its supporters make a difference in the cultural and economic health of the region.”

Looking for a great party idea? Come skating!  The Honeywell skating rink is the perfect party idea for birthdays and special occasions.  Roller skates, music, and the use of the party room are included in all packages.

Address: 275 W Market St, Wabash

JoJo’s is a local candle & fragrance bar located in downtown Wabash. Candles are made of premium soy wax and cotton wicks. Come in to create your own fragrance products! Stop in and choose your scents and create your own candle, diffuser, room spray, sugar scrub, and more!

Address: 36 W Canal St, Wabash

Book your event with Volt! today and transform your gathering into an action-packed adventure. Perfect for birthdays, youth groups, corporate events, and more!

Lurking within the decaying walls of the abandoned Martin Yale factory, The Nightmare Factory Wabash beckons the brave and the foolhardy to enter its domain. Prepare to be transported into a realm of unearthly terrors and bone-chilling frights unlike any you have experienced before.

Address: 200 Chestnut St, Wabash

They offer a variety of services that will unleash your creativity! Here there are no mistakes, just creativity allowed! Offering pottery painting, wheel throwing, slab work, canvas painting, mosaics, and board painting!

Address: 24 W Canal St, Wabash (Alley – Upstairs)

Visit Wabash County is your all-access info resource and gift shop. Tourism Professionals are here and ready to help answer questions and provide assistance. Free brochures, maps, and public restrooms for all of our guests. The Welcome Center and Gift Shop feature over 45 merchants throughout Wabash County.

Address: 221 S Miami St, Wabash

Address: 58 W Canal St, Wabash OR 310 N Walnut St, North Manchester

Wabash Art & Soul teaches step-by-step paint party fun for gatherings, date nights, family fun, and more.

Address: 527 N Cass Suite 2, Wabash

Wabash Fireflies Gymnastics is a dynamic club in Wabash, Indiana, offering programs for ages 18 months to 6 years old. Known for expert coaching and state-of-the-art facilities, the club emphasizes discipline, teamwork, and perseverance. It provides a supportive environment for young athletes to build confidence and reach their potential.

Address: 1167 Manchester Ave, Wabash

The limestone building went through a magnificent renovation by fiber artist Lisa Gilman. The location boasts and onsite fiber mill, beautiful gardens that are used to dye fibers and a stunning meeting space. Multifaceted textile business. Manufactures luxury yarn, roving, and felted blankets for fiber enthusiasts. Meeting space. Workshops available.

Address: 414 S Miami St, Wabash

Wabash Valley Dance Theater, Inc., is dedicated to instilling a love of dance while inspiring self-confidence, discipline, and appreciation of the performing arts. They strive to deliver the highest quality of dance training while nurturing each student’s unique gift of talent and creativity.

The Center for History is managed by the North Manchester Historical Society. Featuring 10,000 square feet of exhibits, the museum focuses on local history and people. The history of area businesses including the DeWitt Auto Company, Manchester University, and the Miller Barn.

Address: 122 E Main Street, North Manchester

The Dr. James Ford Historic Home, a restored 19th Century physician’s home and surgery center, invites you to experience the daily lives, personalities, and activities of the Dr. James Ford family in the years before, during and just after the Civil War. Tours by appointment only.

Address: 177 W Hill Street, Wabash

With two floors of interactive exhibits, an extensive research and archive area, and a spacious meeting room, this museum is one of our county’s great treasures.

Address: 36 E Market Street, Wabash

Thomas Marshall was born in North Manchester and became governor of Indiana and Vice President of the United States. His birth house, on north Market Street next to the library, was completely restored and furnished by the North Manchester Historical Society to its 1854 condition. It is open to the public on the first Saturday of the month from April to December from 1 PM to 4 PM. Free admission.

Address: 409 N Market Street, North Manchester

This memorial is a point of pride for the LaFontaine community. The memorial stone features an eagle, bomber planes, and soldiers in action. It reads: “Dedicated to all the men and women who have honorably and faithfully served in the Armed Forces of the United States of America” Insignias from all service branches and a POW/MIA insignia to honor those still unaccounted for, are featured at the base of the stone.

Address: 103 W Branson Street, LaFontaine

The Acres Land Trust property, located on the southern bank of the Wabash River, near the town of Lagro, contains an impression of natural exposure of fossilized coral reef dating from the Silurian Periodsome 420 million years ago. The limestone reef deposit rises 65 feet above the river and is being undercut by it, giving the site its “hanging” appearance.

Address: 4552 E Hanging Rock Road Division Road, Lagro

There were four locks near Lagro. The Kerr Lock, the McDonald Lock, the Ditton Lock, and the Hayes Lock. They were named after their locktenders. Locktenders were the people that took care of the locks. Remains of Kerr Lock is the only Lock that can be seen still today.

Address: Washington Street, Lagro

Built in 1870 by Irish immigrants, this breathtaking church speaks for itself. Designed in a Victorian Gothic style, the original bell and organ are still in use today. The bricks were made in Huntington and Lagro. Features include hand-carved altars and statues, stained glass windows, and oak and walnut curved stairway. They host a monthly mass from April through December each year.

Address: 980 Main Street, Lagro

Where there once were 29 covered bridges in Wabash County, the Roann Covered Bridge is now one of the only two remaining covered bridges in the county. Every September, enjoy a weekend-long festival located in and around the bridge.

Address: 6000 Roann Lukens Lake Road, Roann

The Stockdale Mill is a historic grist mill built between 1855 and 1857. The mill is powered by a 202 ft. long dam that spans the Eel River. Open Saturdays during the summer for FREE tours from 12 PM to 4 PM, come explore 3 and 1/2 stories of history!

Address: 6071 N 800 W, Roann

The North Manchester Covered Bridge, constructed in 1872, is one of the two remaining covered bridges which span the Eel River in Wabash County, Indiana.

Address: 400 S Mill Street, North Manchester

The permanent memorial site includes three 7’ stainless steel obelisks with decorative caps and a dedication plaque. Each pillar was fabricated locally by Schlemmer Brothers Metal Works and has the ability to display a total of 756 names. In addition to the hero nameplates, decorative stars and quotes highlighting patriotic service have been incorporated into the design.

Address: 801 S Wabash St, Wabash

The Honeywell House, home of the late Mrs. Mark C. Honeywell, is a nonprofit cultural center owned and operated by the Honeywell Foundation.

Address: 720 N Wabash Street, Wabash

Paved walkway through historic log cabins on the site where the Treaty at Paradise Spring was signed. Also was once a main hub for the Big Four Railroad.

Address: 351 E Market Street, Wabash

First Electrically Lighted City in the World: “From the towering dome of the Court House at 8 PM on March 31, 1880, burst a flood of lights that made world history.”

Address: 1 W Hill Street, Wabash