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Welcome to The Barker Mansion!

The Mansion is the outstanding legacy of the Barker heritage, telling the story of the family’s great success and of the Haskell & Barker Car Company. This building stands as a tribute to the industrialist John H. Barker, whose hard work and innovations revolutionized freight car manufacturing in the late 19th century. This tour will […]

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Michigan City Chamber Of Commerce Announces Ambassador Of The Quarter

Michigan City, IN –The Michigan City Chamber of Commerce (chamber) announced Michele Gustin as the Ambassador of the Quarter for the Second Quarter of 2022.

Barker Mansion Sponsors Singing Sands Sand Sculpting Festival

MICHIGAN CITY, IN, April 4, 2022 – Michigan City Special Events Director Terry Greetham is proud to announce a partnership with the Barker Mansion.

The Lincoln Funeral Train – Michigan City, Indiana

As we celebrate Presidents’ Day, we remember President Abraham Lincoln and his service and sacrifice to our country. On the evening of April 14, 1865,