Whether you're looking for information on a specific part of Goshen history, images from Goshen's past or historical context, the Goshen Historical Society Museum is a good resource.
MISSION STATEMENT
Preserving and sharing the ongoing story of Goshen
History of Goshen Historical Society
Researching the history of Goshen in preparation for the sesquicentennial celebration revealed a rich heritage that not only had not previously been recognized in public organized way, but that was about to change.
The people responsible for shaping the Goshen Historical Society were:
- MAX CHIDDISTER, MAYOR
- Paul Schlobohm
- Janice Rasely
- Tom Miller
- Nelson Hershberger
- John Stith
- Robert Ehret
- Linda Baker
- John Huber
- L.J. Martin
- David Alfano
- Sharon Holderman
The Gardner house at the north west corner of Main Street and Madison Street was used temporarily to house artifacts collected ruing the celebration until the house had to be dismantled in 1987. The artifacts were then stored in the city's Annex Building, out of sight.
In 1998, the Society bought a 99-year-old retail store at 124 South Main Street know as the Adams Store and transformed it into the Goshen Historical Museum. Finally the third mission statement could be realized!