Welcome to the Cass County Historical Society

     The Cass County Historical Society was founded on February 12, 1907, during a meeting of the Citizens Club at Library Hall. Today, our rich collection is proudly displayed at the Long Home Museum, a stunning Italianate residence originally built in 1853 for Dr. George Jerolaman by architect George Bevan. In 1967, Benjamin H. Long generously donated the home to the historical society in memory of his parents, Benjamin F. Long and Lucy Nichols Long.

     The Long Home Museum is home to thousands of artifacts that tell the story of Cass County’s vibrant past. Highlights include:

• Paintings by noted artists George Winter and Wils Berry

• Artifacts from the Wabash and Erie Canals

• Military uniforms and equipment

• Native American artifacts

• Antique toys, housewares, quilts, and much more

     Adjacent to the museum stands a two-story log cabin, originally built near Galveston, Indiana around 1863. It was carefully disassembled and reconstructed on this site in 1974.

     In 2019, we expanded our footprint with the acquisition of the Cass County Museum, which offers additional space for our library, exhibits, and programming. This location also houses our staff offices and the Castaldi Family History Center. In the near future, it will feature several major exhibits, including:

• Our rare 1920 ReVere Tourer automobile

• American mastodon fossils

• An expanded railroad history exhibit

• A completely reimagined Main Street Shops experience

     We are actively working to enhance accessibility across all CCHS locations. Please note that the Long Home Museum site may be difficult to navigate for visitors with mobility challenges due to stairs and uneven terrain.

Thank you for exploring our history.

We look forward to welcoming you to our museums soon!