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Home MenuAdd your business legacy to our 150th Anniversary Capsule!
Submit a photo and 100-character description to showcase your story. Your contribution will preserve Nappanee’s vibrant business community for future generations.
Creative Writing Contest for Junior and Senior High Students
Envision what life might be like in this town known for its Amish heritage and strong community spirit. The winning entry will be read aloud at the Founder's Day Dinner and preserved in history, plus a $150 cash prize!
Sesquicentennial Celebration
December 12th - Founder's Day Dinner
Come celebrate Nappanee’s 150th anniversary! Enjoy a free dinner, hear from speakers, and connect with community and business leaders.
Join us as we celebrate 150 years of Nappanee's rich history at our Founder's Day Dinner! This special evening will bring together community members, business leaders, and local history enthusiasts for a night of reflection, celebration, and connection.
Tickets are now available and will close on November 27th. With a capacity of 1,000, space is limited.
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Preserve Your Business Legacy in Nappanee’s 150th Anniversary Time Capsule
Submit a piece of your business's story to be sealed in history for the next 50 years!
Be part of Nappanee’s 150th anniversary time capsule! We invite local businesses to share their legacy by submitting a photo and a brief 100-character description of their past, present, and future. Your submission will be sealed in a time capsule for 50 years, creating a lasting tribute to Nappanee’s vibrant business community. Don’t miss this unique chance to preserve your story for future generations!
Submission deadline: November 22, 2024.
SUBMIT YOUR BUSINESS LEGACY HERE
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Creative Writing Contest
Calling all Junior High and Senior High Students!
Imagine it's the year 2074. Nappanee, Indiana, a town known for its rich Amish heritage and strong community spirit, has evolved in exciting ways. Your task is to envision what life in Nappanee might look like 50 years from now.
The winning entry will not only be preserved in history but will also be read aloud at the prestigious Founder's Day Dinner on December 12, 2024. The winner will also receive a cash prize of $150!
Submission deadline: November 27, 2024
Sesquicentennial Coin Set
Please fill out our coin set form if you are interested in getting commemorative coins or the limited edition coin set with display.
Sesquicentennial Swag
Swag will be available during all Friday Fest events, the Apple Festival and at various locations around the city.
Centennial Celebration
Take a glimpse into the Centennial Celebration that took place in 1974!