Dillinger Raid IV To Be Held Sep. 10 At Warsaw Old Jail Museum
He was here in 1934. Now he’s back.
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Historical Society Banquet Includes John Dillinger Presentation
A presentation about the life of notorious gangster John Dillinger was the main event at the Kosciusko County Historical Society’s annual banquet Thursday, Oct. 21, at the Center Lake Pavilion.
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Mayor To Give Opening Remarks At Saturday’s John Dillinger Raid Festival
The daring raid of John Dillinger and his gang on the local police station in 1934, will be relived and commemorated in downtown Warsaw on Sept. 11 and 12, during the Dillinger Raid.
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John Dillinger Rides Again With Two-Day Event
Old Jail Museum, located at the corner of Indiana and Main streets in downtown Warsaw, will host a two-day commemoration of John Dillinger’s bold 1934 invasion of the local police station, in which his gang stole three bulletproof vests and two service pistols, on Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 11 and 12.
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Timeline From The Past: Dillinger, Book Banning And Dynamite
From the Files of the Kosciusko County Historical Society Editor’s note: This is a retrospective article that runs a few times a month on InkFreeNews. July 24, 1978 – John Dillinger was gunned down by two East Chicago policemen hired to kill him, not by FBI agents, according … Read More
Kosciusko Historical Society Seeking New Members
Representatives from the Kosciusko County Historical Society sought support from Kosciusko County Commissioners’ Tuesday, June 22, for their membership drive.
Read MoreOld Jail Museum Will Reopen To Public
Wednesday, March 3, the Old Jail Museum will reopen to the public for a new season.
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Old Jail Museum Featuring 19th Amendment Display
WARSAW — The Old Jail Museum is featuring a display on the 19th Amendment to the U.S. Consitution, which assured voting rights to women, during August and September. Information on local women involved in the suffrage movement is included. Also, the John Dillinger exhibit will continue through November. … Read More
Historical Society Offering Tours Of John Dillinger’s Warsaw Raid On Friday
KOSCIUSKO — Come join the Kosciusko County Historical Society on Friday, April 12, to commemorate the 85th anniversary of John Dillinger’s infamous raid on the Warsaw Police station. Relive the excitement of that fateful night when America’s most daring public enemy number one roamed the streets of downtown … Read More
Kosciusko Historical Society Observes Anniversary Of Dillinger Raid On Warsaw Police Station
WARSAW — The Kosciusko County Historical Society observed the 84th anniversary of John Dillinger’s infamous raid on the Warsaw Police station, Friday, April 13. The event brought Warsaw into the national spotlight. Dillinger was a notorious bank robber who was accused of robbing 24 banks and four police … Read More
Old Jail Museum Hosting Guided Tour On John Dillinger
WARSAW — In case you didn’t know, John Dillinger was in Warsaw April 13, 1934. Dillinger was an infamous bank robber in 1933 and 1934. He was the most hunted man in America because of the many banks he robbed and his use of deadly force. He came … Read More
Dillinger’s Warsaw Raid Subject Of Museum Event
WARSAW — History buffs who are looking for a unique way to spend Friday the 13th could consider joining the Kosciusko County Historical Society as it observes the anniversary of Warsaw’s most infamous moment in history. Friday, April 13, marks the 84th anniversary of John Dillinger’s historic raid … Read More
View The Infamous Wooden Gun Used In Dillinger’s Escape March 3rd
CROWN POINT — March 3rd not only marks the anniversary of John Dillinger’s escape from the Crown Point Jail 82 years ago, but will also be the only day the infamous wooden gun and two other Thompson submachine guns will be on display at the John Dillinger Museum.
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WCPL Presents ‘The Charm and Daring of Dillinger’
In following John Dillinger from boredom to desperation to sheer audacity, The Charm traces the man who outwitted law enforcement in a 14-month wild chase in and around the state of Indiana. He was front page news in 1934. Dillinger was credited with a dozen bank robberies, raids … Read More
Dillinger Scene Captivates First Friday
Warsaw’s March Into History themed First Friday event featured a scene out of history as infamous gangster John Dillinger and his gang of criminals came back to town. In April 1934, Dillinger – accompanied by Baby Face Nelson and Homer Van Meter among others – overpowered Warsaw … Read More
Dillinger Heist Re-enacted During First Friday
Warsaw is gearing up for a showdown never before seen here when infamous gangsters John Dillinger and Baby Face Nelson return to Warsaw Friday night to re-enact the theft of machine guns and bulletproof jackets stolen from the Warsaw Police Station in the 1930s. March Into History event … Read More