The Division of Historic Preservation & Archaeology hosts Teddy Bear Camp each May during National Historic Preservation Month. The camp is for all stuffed animals, not just Teddy bears, belonging to children ages 5-12.
This year, Teddy Bear Camp is driving the National Road!
The “campers” will visit a variety of places during the event to "learn" about history, architecture, archaeology, and historic preservation. Photos of camp adventures will be posted to DHPA’s Facebook page throughout camp. At the end of camp, stuffed animals and their owners become official "Junior Indiana Preservationists" and receive a certificate. Additionally, digital photo albums of the stuffies' adventures will be emailed to parents/guardians after camp.
To participate:
- Fill out the 2026 Teddy Bear Camp Registration Form
- Drop-off Dates:
Indianapolis: Indiana State Museum, 650 W. Washington St., inside the main level doors:
Monday, May 11, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. and Tuesday, May 12, 3-5:30 p.m.
Terre Haute: Vigo County Public Library, 680 Poplar St.: Monday, May 11, 4-6:30 p.m.
Richmond: Morrisson-Reeves Library, 80 N. 6th St.: Tuesday, May 12, 3-5:30 p.m. - Pick-Up Dates:
Indianapolis: Indiana State Museum, 650 W. Washington St., inside the main level doors:
Thursday, May 21, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. and Friday, May 22, 3-5:30 p.m.
Terre Haute: Vigo County Public Library, 680 Poplar St.: Thursday, May 21, 4-6:30 p.m.
Richmond: Morrisson-Reeves Library, 80 N. 6th St.: Friday, May 22, 3-5:30 p.m.
We ask that kids not send fragile or priceless stuffed animals to Teddy Bear Camp.
