Salute to the Veterans of WWII at the Indiana Military Museum
INDIANA MILITARY MUSEUM hosts its 18th annual Salute to the Veterans of WWII, August 30 & 31, 2025. HISTORY COMES ALIVE! Join us as we honor our Veterans of WWII. We will have two battle…
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The History of West Baden Springs and French Lick Springs Hotel
Crazy but true: Did you know the jaw-dropping West Baden Springs Hotel took less than one year to construct in 1901-02? And down the road is French Lick Springs Hotel: established…
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Historic Wedding Dress Display at Wayne County Historical Museum
Showcasing nearly 60 wedding gowns and accessories from the early 1800s to the present, the collection at the Wayne County Historical Museum highlights the evolution of bridal styles, fabrics,…
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Historic Madison, Indiana Named #1 Best Small Town in the Midwest for Second Consecutive Year
Madison, Indiana, has done it again! For the second consecutive year, our beloved river town has been named the #1 Best Small Town in the Midwest by USA TODAY’s 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards.…
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The Barker Mansion Opens with exciting Spring Events
The Barker Mansion is thrilled to announce it is now open! They are welcoming visitors back to explore its rich history and stunning architecture. Beginning in April, guests can…
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Indiana’s Historic Journey’s
story by GLENDA WINDERS As the pioneers moved from the East Coast across the country, many of them settled here, laying the groundwork for the cities and small towns we enjoy today and the…
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Levi and Catharine Coffin Inducted into National Abolition Hall of Fame
Quaker couple honored for work on Underground Railroad in Indiana and Ohio Levi and Catharine Coffin, Quaker abolitionists who opened their homes in Indiana and Ohio to help more than 1,000…
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Vincennes is home to many historic attractions
George Rogers Clark National Historical Park, located on the banks of the Wabash River in Vincennes, is located on what is believed to be the site of Fort Sackville, commemorating the finest…
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Experience History in Vincennes
Vincennes has it going on this spring and summer, especially for people who love to experience history. A good place to start exploring might be the Indiana Military Museum, home to one of the…
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Help Us Celebrate Ruthmere’s History!
The history of Ruthmere begins with Albert Raper and Elizabeth Baldwin Beardsley who were among the leading citizens of Elkhart, Indiana, at the turn of the 20th century. Albert’s…
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Summer Happenings in Wabash County
story by GLENDA WINDERS Big happenings are going on in Wabash County this summer, and the Hopewell House in Lagro is at the center of it all. The historic home was built on land given by the…
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