Bringing History Home: The Return of a 1902 Haskell & Barker Freight Car
A new chapter in Michigan City's industrial legacy is underway at The Barker Depot. We've officially broken ground on the
October 1, 2025
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Insights from historians and Museum curators on art, architecture, and the Barker family legacy.
The Barker Mansion and The Conservation Center: Restoring History Together
We are thrilled to be featured in a recent article by The Conservation Center, highlighting our ongoing efforts to preserve
September 11, 2025Contributors Corner August 2024
Tiffany Studios - Turtle-Back Desk Lamp - Early 20th Century In this feature, Barker Mansion Events Coordinator Craig Golbesky writes
August 27, 2024The Barker Mansion Expands its Legacy with Opening of The Barker Cottage
Nestled in the heart of Michigan City, The Barker Mansion has long stood as a symbol of historic significance. This
May 7, 2024Contributors Corner March 2024
The Rogers Family Legacy at haskell & barker car company In this feature, Barker Mansion volunteer Kirk Rogers writes about his
March 11, 2024Contributors Corner October 2023
Victorian Mouring In this feature, Alexa Cano, Visitors Services for the Barker Mansion, who is leading the organization of the
October 31, 2023Contributors Corner July 2023
In this month's feature, Nichole Sheaffer of Terrawood Design & Custom Wood Craft, who led the restoration of The French
July 25, 2023
