2018 Summer Internship Opportunity

By Emily on January 30, 2018 in featured slider Special Events with No Comments

We are now accepting applications for our 2018 Summer Internship. This is a joint internship opportunity offered by the Santa Claus Museum & Village and Lincoln Boyhood National Memorial, a unit of the National Park Service. This internship will allow students interested in history and public history, museum studies, national parks, and tourism to gain […]

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2018 Murder Mystery Dinner Theater

By Emily on January 3, 2018 in featured slider Special Events with No Comments

The Santa Claus Museum & Village and Team H-A-P-P-Y of Spencer County Relay for Life will be hosting our third annual Murder Mystery Dinner Theater Fundraiser on Saturday, February 10, 2018. The event will be held in the Celebration Room at Santa’s Lodge and doors open at 5:30 pm CT. This year, we welcome a […]

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That’s a Wrap!

By Emily on December 23, 2017 in featured slider News with 2 Comments

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 […]

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A Merry Little Christmas at the Santa Claus Museum & Village

By Emily on October 30, 2017 in Special Events Uncategorized with 1 Comment

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.

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Beware! The Headless Horseman and Other Spooky Happenings

By Emily 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 […]

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Coming soon…

By Emily on September 13, 2017 in Special Events with No Comments

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Fall is in the Air

By Emily 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 […]

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2017 Season

By Emily on April 5, 2017 in Uncategorized with 4 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!

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Santa Jim Yellig Receives the Sagamore of the Wabash Award

By Emily on February 7, 2017 in Special Events with 1 Comment

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. […]

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Summer 2017 Internship Opportunity

By Emily 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  

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