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Huntington, Indiana
Population: 16,389
Located in Huntington County
Tens of thousands of visitors from all over the world have visited the Dan Quayle Center & Museum. The only vice-presidential museum in the country, it houses a permanent exhibit on the vice-presidency and rotating exhibits of social, political and historical interest. You'll find all kinds of novel Quayle memorabilia in the gift shop.
Forks of the Wabash Historic Park tells the story of the local Miami and their relationship with early white settlers and the U.S. Government.
The grounds include a restored Chiefs' home from the 1830's, log buildings and a visitor's center and museum. Take tour of the park and learn about the history of the area. Guides and demonstrators in period will guide you through the restored buildings and give you a better understanding of life on the Indiana Frontier.
The newly opened Wings of Freedom Museum celebrates America's military aviation heroes. Aircraft, memorabilia, artwork, and historic documents are all on display. The centerpiece of the collection is a fully restored P-51 Mustang.
The summer brings on the theatre season at the Pulse Opera House in Warren. Built in 1884 by Capt. Silas Pulse, the opera house has now been restored and is home to productions in the turn-of-the-century style. This charming venue has become a regional favorite for young and old alike.
At the Roanoke Area Heritage Center you'll find displays on local history and the Wabash & Erie Canal. Roanoke was the site of a Canal lock, and much of the Center's exhibition space is devoted to the history of the Canal and its impact on Huntington County.
Enjoy world-class entertainment at the Merillat Centre for the Arts, located on the Huntington College Campus. This year, Huntington College is observing its centennial, and the Merillat Center has put together a schedule of performers to properly celebrate the occasion. Nationally recognized talent such as the Preservation Hall Jazz Band, The Tommy Dorsey Orchestra, Three Crosses, Scott Krippayne and keyboardist Ken Medema.
Explore the wide and varied history of Huntington County at the Huntington County Historical Museum. Located in one of Indiana's most beautiful court houses, the historical museum houses items from prehistory to the recent past.
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