Culver Academies

On the shores of Lake Maxinkuckee sits the prestigious Culver Academy, a world-renowned preparatory school for students, grades 9-12. The campus is situated on 1,700 acres with CollegiateGothic buildings overlooking Lake Maxinkuckee.

Memorial Chapel is a living tribute to the 6,500 Culver men who served in the Armed Forces from 1941 to 1945. The Tudor-Gothic style chapel overlooks Lake Maxinkuckee.

The academy is also home to Vaughn Equestrian Center and the famous Culver’s Black Horse Troop and Equestriennes. The Black Horse Troops have ridden in 18 presidential inaugural parades, dating back to 1913. The Equestriennes have appeared in nine inaugural parades.

The R.H. Ledbetter is a favorite among local residents. This 54-foot, 3 mast, square-rigger moored at the Culver Academy pier occasionally launches into the water and creates quite a spectacle!