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02/22/2012 - New Executive Director

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According to one calculator, it would take $1,197,562 to build the Seiberling mansion today - if you could find the necessary materials and craftsmen for a comparable job.

The Howard County Historical Society...

is an active, diverse group of people who care about the preservation of our heritage

The historical society has the responsibility of maintaining the historic Seiberling Mansion - and a collection of over 60,000 artifacts representing Howard County's rich history.

Recognizing and preserving our cultural heritage through the activities of the Howard County Historical Society is an enjoyable way to maintain contact with tradition. You can help us preserve our past for the future by becoming a member of this growing organization.

Membership Benefits

Free admission to the museum
Historical society's monthly publication
10% discount in the museum gift shop
Invitations to special events and educational programs
Invitation to the annual meeting
Membership recognition in society publication

$100 or more membership entitles immediate family to discounts on rentals of all museum facilities

Membership Application

Chief Kokomo Individual Membership

Kokomo Legendary Miami Indian chief for whom Kokomo was named

$25.00

Foster Family Member

Davis and Elizabeth Foster were Howard County pioneers and founders of Kokomo. David Foster donated land for the county seat and built the first log courthouse.

$30.00

C.V. Haworth Contributor

C.V. Haworth - Educator and civic leader. He established the Howard County Historical Society in 1916.

$50.00

Seiberling 100 Club

Built in 1889 by Monroe Seiberling, the mansion is unique in its Ne0-Jacobean (Queen Anne) Romanesque revival styles. (Recommended beginning level for businesses)

$100.00

Rev. Henry Perry Corporate Member

Reverend Henry Perry - founder of the Carver Community Center in 1948.

$250.00

Haynes/Apperson Benefactor

Elwood Haynes and Elmer & Edgar Apperson - inventors. Together, they developed America's first commercially successful automobile.

$500.00

George Kingston Patron

George Kingston - inventor and entrepreneur. He developed the Kingston Carburetor, utilizied by the Ford Motor Co. for use in the Model T. Kingston lived in the Seiberling Mansion from 1914 to 1931.

$1,000.00