Rockne: Crossing the Last Chalk Line
Knute Rockne died in a tragic accident 75 years ago on March 31, 1931. In commemoration, the Northern Indiana Center for History is opening the most extensive exhibit ever developed on the legendary football coach. Rockne: Crossing The Last Chalk Line, on view May 27 – January 7, 2007, explores the Rockne story, including his childhood, his days as a student, player and coach at Notre Dame, the events surrounding his death, and the legend that developed and remains to this day. The compelling exhibit showcases many artifacts that have never before been shown publicly.
The Northern Indiana Center for History is located at 808 West Washington. The museum is open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday – Saturday, and noon to 5 p.m. on Sunday. Admission is $8 for adults, $6.50 for seniors 60 , $5 for youth 6-17 or in college, and free for members. A campus admission, which includes entrance to the adjacent Studebaker National Museum, is $12.
For information, contact the Center for History at (574) 235-9664.
