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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American Adventure at the Indiana Welcome Center
Do you have what it takes to survive? Take a step back into history to find out! In 1607, settlers landed on the shores of America and called it home, creating the first permanent European…
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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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Discover the rich history of Cass County
BY GLENDA WINDERS Cass County is rightly proud of its history. Come here for a visit and you’ll discover the Cass County Historical Museum, the Cole Clothing Museum, the…
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Monon Connection Train Museum in Monon
BY GLENDA WINDERS Anyone who is intrigued by the mystery and romance of trains can’t help but enjoy a visit to the Monon Connection Train Museum in Monon, and serious train enthusiasts will be…
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Historic buildings have new life in Chesterton
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
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. Fast forward…
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Top Museums & Exhibits
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…
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Vincennes Downtown Ghost Walk
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…
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History with a Mystery
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 have set out on…
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Old Jail Inn & Drunk Tank Winery
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 on the downtown square in…
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