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In an old town like Chesterton, Ind., the storefronts have changed hands frequently, as storefronts will. But the buildings persist, and if you know where to look, you’ll discover ghostly…

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Repurposed Buildings

January 25, 2023

By Julie Campbell Indiana Landmarks Find New Life as Restaurants, Malls, and More Once upon a time, a John Deere farm implement dealership thrived in the tiny town of Fairmount.…

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Top Museums & Exhibits

January 23, 2023

by Elizabeth Granger Museums across Indiana commemorate the state’s history, honor its eccentricities and celebrate the human progress that has been made up to the present moment. And nowhere is…

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October 14 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm hear local ghost stories and other spooktacular tales from costumed storytellers at various locations during an evening walk throughout downtown Vincennes. Tickets are $15/person, 25% discount…

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History with a Mystery

October 4, 2022

story by Cathy Shouse That chill you feel in Indiana’s autumn air is probably just a change in the seasons…or is it more? For years, history buffs and curious travelers…

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Old Jail Inn & Drunk Tank Winery

May 9, 2022

Welcome to Old Jail Inn Parke County & Drunk Tank Winery in Parke County, Indiana! One of the few places you can spend the night behind bars, on purpose. Located…

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Wayne County Historical Museum, a Showcase of History & World Culture

May 4, 2021

The Wayne County Historical Museum is a unique showcase of Wayne County history and world culture. The museum’s founder, Julia Meek Gaar, collected artifacts during many trips around the world…

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Indiana’s Most Historic Landmarks

April 8, 2021

Story by Glenda Winders Now that spring is here and the pandemic is on the wane, you’re probably itching to get out and see the world. Not ready to get…

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Indiana’s Mansions Transport Visitors back in Time

January 5, 2021

Believe it or not, time travel is possible in Indiana. From Madison to Fort Wayne and Kokomo to Muncie, magnificent mansions across the Hoosier state transport thousands of visitors each year to the 19th century, giving glimpses into the lives of the rich and famous who once occupied these palatial dwellings.

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West Baden Springs Hotel: a wonder and a treasure

July 8, 2020

BY GRACE HOUSHOLDER Thanks to Indiana Landmarks and the vision and generosity of entrepreneurs William and Gayle Cook and their family, southern Indiana is home to one of the eighth…

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Historic buildings have new life in Chesterton

Repurposed Buildings

Top Museums & Exhibits

Vincennes Downtown Ghost Walk

History with a Mystery

Old Jail Inn & Drunk Tank Winery

Wayne County Historical Museum, a Showcase of History & World Culture

Indiana’s Most Historic Landmarks

Indiana’s Mansions Transport Visitors back in Time

West Baden Springs Hotel: a wonder and a treasure