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1
Jul
2019
Closed for 2020!
By Nell on July 1, 2019 in featured slider Uncategorized with 3 Comments
The Santa Claus Museum & Village is closed for the 2020 season. The elves have been busy helping Santa with letters. If we received your letter by December 20th we have sent you a response. (The elves have no control over the mail or if a letter was received without a return address)! We really […]
23
Dec
2017
That’s a Wrap!
By Nell on December 23, 2017 in News with 1 Comment
The Elves have wrapped up their operation for the year and the Santa Claus Museum & Village is now closed for the season. Thank you to all of our Volunteer Elves for your time and dedication. You truly embody the spirit of Christmas. And a big thanks to all those who stopped by or sent […]
30
Oct
2017
A Merry Little Christmas at the Santa Claus Museum & Village
By Nell on October 30, 2017 in Special Events Uncategorized with No Comments
It’s the most wonderful time of the year and we can’t wait to celebrate the holidays with you! Stop by to write your letter to Santa Claus or join us for one of our jolly (and free!) special events in December. Click HERE more details.
19
Oct
2017
Beware! The Headless Horseman and Other Spooky Happenings
By Nell on October 19, 2017 in A Day at the Museum Special Events with No Comments
Halloween is our second favorite holiday, and this year’s All Hallows’ Eve event promises to be the best and spookiest yet. Santa’s Haunted Church Looking for some scares and chills? How about a haunted church? And haunted trail too?! On Friday, October 27 and Saturday, October 28, 2017, the Santa Claus Museum & Village (in […]
31
Aug
2017
Fall is in the Air
By Nell on August 31, 2017 in A Day at the Museum with No Comments
As summer draws to a close, we begin to eagerly anticipate the arrival of fall. This year, we have several special events lined up for October and November. Our annual All Hallows’ Eve will be held on Saturday, October 28, 2017. The amazing Susan Fowler will be back to give us her not-so-scary rendition of […]
5
Apr
2017
2017 Season
By Nell on April 5, 2017 in Uncategorized with No Comments
We are now open for the 2017 season! More information can be found on our Plan a Visit page. We hope to see you soon!
7
Feb
2017
Santa Jim Yellig Receives the Sagamore of the Wabash Award
By Nell on February 7, 2017 in Special Events with No Comments
Raymond Joseph “Jim” Yellig has received the Sagamore of the Wabash Award, Indiana’s highest civilian honor. His legacy will be honored during a ceremony at the Santa Claus Museum & Village on Saturday, February 25, 2017, at 11:00 am CT. The Hoosier Santas and honored guests will bestow the award to Yellig’s daughter, Pat Koch. […]
25
Jan
2017
Summer 2017 Internship Opportunity
By Nell on January 25, 2017 in News with No Comments
We are now accepting applications for our 2017 Summer Internship. This position will allow students interested in history to gain experience at a non-profit museum and national park site. The internship runs approximately 12 weeks and is compensated. Housing is also available. Click HERE for more information
6
Jan
2017
Thank you Elves
By Nell on January 6, 2017 in News with No Comments
In 2016, the Santa Claus Museum & Village welcomed hundreds of volunteer Elves who responded to tens of thousands of letters sent to Santa Claus. The Elf operation ran seven days a week, often lasting twelve or thirteen hours a day. We were thrilled to have scores of veteran Elves return to help Santa, […]
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