Our Museums
Museum Development Plans
Our vision for the Cass County Museum and the restoration of the Long Home, and the materials that support it: campaign reports, architectural studies, letters of support, and letters you can send on our behalf.
Restoration & Remodel
Two museums, one campaign
Following several years of stabilization, infrastructure improvements, artifact relocation, and operational restructuring, the Society is transitioning into a sustainable, community-centered museum organization. Our 2026–2028 Strategic Plan focuses on financial sustainability, collections stewardship and digitization, museum experience and accessibility, community engagement and education, organizational capacity, and preservation of our facilities.
Annual Campaign Materials Archive
Investor reports, State of the Society updates, and our strategic plan.
- 2026–2027 Investor ReportRestoration & remodel effort, collection management, and program development. Two museums, one mission.PDF · 15 MB
- 2026–2028 Strategic PlanOur three-year strategic plan of action, prepared from our May 2026 planning session.PDF · 165 KB
- 2025 State of the SocietyPDF · 3.9 MB
- 2024–2025 Investor ReportPDF · 3.2 MB
- 2024 State of the SocietyPDF · 6.3 MB
- The Value of HistoryWhy history matters to ourselves, our communities, and our future.PDF · 38 KB
KJG Floorplans & Studies
Architectural assessments and renovation plans prepared with KJG Architects.
- 2024 Long Home Museum Site Structural AnalysisFinal site and facility assessment for the Jerolaman-Long site by KJG Architects, completed with support from the Indiana Historical Society.PDF · 8.2 MB
- Renovation Plans for the South Gallery at Cass County MuseumInterior design presentation for the South Gallery, March 2026.PDF · 1.6 MB
Letters of Support
Letters from our community and government partners.
Speak Up for Our Museums
Consistent local government support provides an important foundation for our work. Please encourage our county and city leaders to continue their invaluable support. Download a letter, add your name, and send it to your officials.
Leave a Legacy
A planned gift is a meaningful way to help preserve Cass County's history, collections, stories, and historic resources for generations to come. If you wish to include the Cass County Historical Society in your will, trust, or other estate plans, this letter gives your attorney or financial advisor the details they need, including our federal tax ID. You may also support the Society through our endowments held by the Cass County Community Foundation.
Questions? Contact us at hfouts@casscountyhistory.org or 574-753-3866.
