The annual Governor’s Award for Preservation of Historic Places will be presented to the City of Richmond’s Historic Preservation Commission, Dec. 10, at the Indiana Statehouse in Indianapolis, during the Statehood Day Ceremony.
The award is for the Commission’s innovative outreach program, “Historic Richmond Today.”
Established in 2000 by the Richmond Common Council, the Commission created a unique outreach program aimed at letting the general public know more about the history of its community and its buildings.
The outreach program is a partnership with Preserve Richmond and the local cable access channel. Seven episodes have aired so far, covering a wide range of topics, including important local architects, Richmond’s historic Pennsylvania Railroad Depot, and its historic homes. The cable show raises awareness of significant architecture, educates area residents about preservation topics, and emphasizes the grassroots effort that must be placed on historic preservation in order for it to be successful.
This award honors projects completed in Indiana within the past two years that reflect outstanding grassroots efforts in historic preservation and archaeology. Nominations are submitted to the DNR Division of Historic Preservation and Archaeology, which selects the recipient on behalf of the governor.
Tuesday, November 30, 2010
Friday, November 26, 2010
IHS Events and Programs Celebrate Holidays in the Heartland
Indiana Historical Society Release:
Indianapolis-From special events and activities to ongoing seasonal offerings, the Indiana Historical Society offers many opportunities for everyone to get into the Hoosier holiday spirit. Whether visiting as an individual, couple or group of family and friends, guests will have plenty to enjoy at the Eugene and Marilyn Glick Indiana History Center. The History Center, home of the IHS and the Indiana Experience, is located at 450 W. Ohio St. in downtown Indianapolis, along the historic Central Canal.
Complimentary parking in the IHS lot, located just north of the building at the corner of West and New York streets, is available with paid admission to the Indiana Experience, for IHS members visiting the History Center, for patrons of the William H. Smith Memorial Library or with a $7 purchase at the Stardust Terrace Café or Basile History Market.
All December offerings taking place during regular business hours are free with admission to the Indiana Experience, which enables visitors to experience Indiana's past, brand new. Admission to the Indiana Experience is complimentary for IHS members and children younger than five, $7 for adults, $6.50 for seniors, and $5 for ages five through 17. Admission to the William H. Smith Memorial Library, Basile History Market and/or Stardust Terrace Café is free.
Eighth Annual Holiday Author Fair (Free with admission to the Indiana Experience), Saturday, Dec. 4, noon to 4 p.m.
The Holiday Author Fair is the largest book signing gathering for Indiana-related material, featuring more than 70 Hoosier authors. Books include works of fiction, nonfiction, cookbooks, photography, history, children's books and more. Visitors can converse with authors, have books signed, listen to special presentations, and enjoy kids' activities and refreshments. The Holiday Author Fair is supported by Indy Reads.
Las Posadas (Free), Sunday, Dec. 12
6 p.m. - Eugene and Marilyn Glick Indiana History Center
7 p.m. - Canal Procession
7:15 to 8 p.m. - Eiteljorg Museum of American Indians and Western Art
In Mexico, Las Posadas is a beloved holiday tradition ¬ a celebration that commemorates Mary and Joseph's search for lodging in Bethlehem (posada means inn or shelter in Spanish). Family and friends gather and re-enact Mary and Joseph's search for shelter by carrying lit candles, singing special songs and following figures of Mary and Joseph that are carried aloft in a procession. When these pilgrims, or peregrinos, reach predetermined stops, they divide into two groups. One half of the group begs for shelter, while the other half refuses them. At the last stop, usually someone¹s home, the doors are opened in greeting and a grand celebration begins where families break piñatas, drink ponche and eat treats.
Join the Indiana Historical Society, Eiteljorg Museum, Christ Church Cathedral, the Consulate of Mexico in Indianapolis, the Indianapolis Art Center and other community groups to celebrate this festive family tradition. The free evening starts at the History Center, where guests will enjoy an entertaining and interactive program and sing-a-long on Mexican holiday traditions. At 7 p.m., the procession leaves from the History Center's Kruse Family Stardust Terrace and ends at the Eiteljorg, where there will be more music, ponche, snacks and piñata breaking.
Winterfest 2010 (Free with admission to the Indiana Experience), Dec. 27-30, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Chase away the winter blues with free activities at Winterfest. Perfect for families, Winterfest takes over the History Center with winter-themed fun. Create a calendar with images from the IHS collections, make a bookmark, try winning in the prize grab booth, explore your family tree or participate in a scavenger hunt. The Stardust Terrace Café will offer special kid-friendly lunch and snack options all week long. Winterfest is presented by Macy's.
The Saturday Evening Post Holiday Covers Exhibit (Free with admission to the Indiana Experience), Nov. 23 through Dec. 30, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
In October, the Indiana Historical Society opened "Covering" America in the 1950s and Early 1960s, an exhibition of original artwork used to create the iconic magazine covers of The Saturday Evening Post. To further celebrate the artistic and nostalgic heritage of The Saturday Evening Post, the History Center welcomes an additional 16 holiday-themed covers. Visitors can reminisce about holidays past through the work of artists such as George Hughes, Miriam Tana Hoban and, of course, the legendary Norman Rockwell. The covers date from 1935 to 1960.
All Dressed Up for Christmas - Destination Indiana (Free with admission to the Indiana Experience), Ongoing
Take a journey back in time exploring images of Monument Circle decorated through the years.
For more details on these and other Indiana Historical Society offerings, call the IHS at (317) 232-1882. Information is also available online at www.indianahistory.org.
*Regular operating hours for the Eugene and Marilyn Glick Indiana History Center, home of the Indiana Historical Society, are Tuesday through Saturday, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. During the holidays, the IHS will be closed Christmas Eve (Dec. 24), Christmas Day (Dec. 25), New Year's Eve (Dec. 31) and New Year's Day (Jan. 1).
Since 1830, the Indiana Historical Society has been Indiana's Storyteller, connecting people to the past by collecting, preserving, interpreting and sharing the state's history. A private, nonprofit membership organization, IHS maintains the nation's premier research library and archives on the history of Indiana and the Old Northwest and presents a unique set of visitor exhibitions called the Indiana Experience. IHS also provides support and assistance to local museums and historical groups, publishes books and periodicals; sponsors teacher workshops; and provides youth, adult and family programming. The Eugene and Marilyn Glick Indiana History Center, home of the IHS and the Indiana Experience, is located at 450 W. Ohio St. in downtown Indianapolis.
Indianapolis-From special events and activities to ongoing seasonal offerings, the Indiana Historical Society offers many opportunities for everyone to get into the Hoosier holiday spirit. Whether visiting as an individual, couple or group of family and friends, guests will have plenty to enjoy at the Eugene and Marilyn Glick Indiana History Center. The History Center, home of the IHS and the Indiana Experience, is located at 450 W. Ohio St. in downtown Indianapolis, along the historic Central Canal.
Complimentary parking in the IHS lot, located just north of the building at the corner of West and New York streets, is available with paid admission to the Indiana Experience, for IHS members visiting the History Center, for patrons of the William H. Smith Memorial Library or with a $7 purchase at the Stardust Terrace Café or Basile History Market.
All December offerings taking place during regular business hours are free with admission to the Indiana Experience, which enables visitors to experience Indiana's past, brand new. Admission to the Indiana Experience is complimentary for IHS members and children younger than five, $7 for adults, $6.50 for seniors, and $5 for ages five through 17. Admission to the William H. Smith Memorial Library, Basile History Market and/or Stardust Terrace Café is free.
Eighth Annual Holiday Author Fair (Free with admission to the Indiana Experience), Saturday, Dec. 4, noon to 4 p.m.
The Holiday Author Fair is the largest book signing gathering for Indiana-related material, featuring more than 70 Hoosier authors. Books include works of fiction, nonfiction, cookbooks, photography, history, children's books and more. Visitors can converse with authors, have books signed, listen to special presentations, and enjoy kids' activities and refreshments. The Holiday Author Fair is supported by Indy Reads.
Las Posadas (Free), Sunday, Dec. 12
6 p.m. - Eugene and Marilyn Glick Indiana History Center
7 p.m. - Canal Procession
7:15 to 8 p.m. - Eiteljorg Museum of American Indians and Western Art
In Mexico, Las Posadas is a beloved holiday tradition ¬ a celebration that commemorates Mary and Joseph's search for lodging in Bethlehem (posada means inn or shelter in Spanish). Family and friends gather and re-enact Mary and Joseph's search for shelter by carrying lit candles, singing special songs and following figures of Mary and Joseph that are carried aloft in a procession. When these pilgrims, or peregrinos, reach predetermined stops, they divide into two groups. One half of the group begs for shelter, while the other half refuses them. At the last stop, usually someone¹s home, the doors are opened in greeting and a grand celebration begins where families break piñatas, drink ponche and eat treats.
Join the Indiana Historical Society, Eiteljorg Museum, Christ Church Cathedral, the Consulate of Mexico in Indianapolis, the Indianapolis Art Center and other community groups to celebrate this festive family tradition. The free evening starts at the History Center, where guests will enjoy an entertaining and interactive program and sing-a-long on Mexican holiday traditions. At 7 p.m., the procession leaves from the History Center's Kruse Family Stardust Terrace and ends at the Eiteljorg, where there will be more music, ponche, snacks and piñata breaking.
Winterfest 2010 (Free with admission to the Indiana Experience), Dec. 27-30, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Chase away the winter blues with free activities at Winterfest. Perfect for families, Winterfest takes over the History Center with winter-themed fun. Create a calendar with images from the IHS collections, make a bookmark, try winning in the prize grab booth, explore your family tree or participate in a scavenger hunt. The Stardust Terrace Café will offer special kid-friendly lunch and snack options all week long. Winterfest is presented by Macy's.
The Saturday Evening Post Holiday Covers Exhibit (Free with admission to the Indiana Experience), Nov. 23 through Dec. 30, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
In October, the Indiana Historical Society opened "Covering" America in the 1950s and Early 1960s, an exhibition of original artwork used to create the iconic magazine covers of The Saturday Evening Post. To further celebrate the artistic and nostalgic heritage of The Saturday Evening Post, the History Center welcomes an additional 16 holiday-themed covers. Visitors can reminisce about holidays past through the work of artists such as George Hughes, Miriam Tana Hoban and, of course, the legendary Norman Rockwell. The covers date from 1935 to 1960.
All Dressed Up for Christmas - Destination Indiana (Free with admission to the Indiana Experience), Ongoing
Take a journey back in time exploring images of Monument Circle decorated through the years.
For more details on these and other Indiana Historical Society offerings, call the IHS at (317) 232-1882. Information is also available online at www.indianahistory.org.
*Regular operating hours for the Eugene and Marilyn Glick Indiana History Center, home of the Indiana Historical Society, are Tuesday through Saturday, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. During the holidays, the IHS will be closed Christmas Eve (Dec. 24), Christmas Day (Dec. 25), New Year's Eve (Dec. 31) and New Year's Day (Jan. 1).
Since 1830, the Indiana Historical Society has been Indiana's Storyteller, connecting people to the past by collecting, preserving, interpreting and sharing the state's history. A private, nonprofit membership organization, IHS maintains the nation's premier research library and archives on the history of Indiana and the Old Northwest and presents a unique set of visitor exhibitions called the Indiana Experience. IHS also provides support and assistance to local museums and historical groups, publishes books and periodicals; sponsors teacher workshops; and provides youth, adult and family programming. The Eugene and Marilyn Glick Indiana History Center, home of the IHS and the Indiana Experience, is located at 450 W. Ohio St. in downtown Indianapolis.
Meet Authors, Buy Personalized Gifts at Eighth Annual Holiday Author Fair
Indiana Historical Society Release:
Indianapolis-Holiday shopping for an array of family, loved ones and new friends can be a daunting task, but the Indiana Historical Society offers a personalized, one-stop shopping opportunity for book lovers and gift givers alike this holiday season at the Eighth Annual Holiday Author Fair, taking place Saturday, Dec. 4, noon - 4 p.m. at the Eugene and Marilyn Glick Indiana History Center, located at 450 W. Ohio St. in downtown Indianapolis.
The Holiday Author Fair is the largest book signing gathering for Indiana-related material, featuring more than 70 "Hoosier" authors. Books include works of fiction, non-fiction, cookbooks, photography, history, children's books and more. Visitors can converse with authors, have books signed and enjoy refreshments, as well as take in the various elements of the IHS's new Indiana Experience.
Author presentations will take place in the Frank and Katrina Basile Theater throughout the afternoon, as well as an awards presentation and readings from the "My Indiana Hero" student writing contest. A special area for children's activities will also be available. Featured authors include Philip Gulley, Howard Caldwell, James Alexander Thom, Ray Boomhower and Daniel Orr.
Complimentary gift wrapping (donations accepted) will be provided by members of the Butler University Chorale. The Basile History Market will also offers shopping opportunities on items such as music, Indiana-made household products, jewelry, original art, handmade textiles, children's merchandise, reproductions from the IHS collection and more. Members of the IHS receive 10 percent off their entire purchase including signed books.
The Holiday Author Fair is free with admission to the Indiana Experience, and complimentary parking is available in the History Center's surface lot at the corner of New York and West streets. The Eighth Annual Holiday Author Fair is supported by Indy Reads. For more details on these and other Indiana Historical Society offerings, call the IHS at (317) 232-1882 or visit www.indianahistory.org.
Since 1830, the Indiana Historical Society has been Indiana's Storyteller, connecting people to the past by collecting, preserving, interpreting and sharing the state's history. A private, nonprofit membership organization, IHS maintains the nation's premier research library and archives on the history of Indiana and the Old Northwest and presents a unique set of visitor exhibitions called the Indiana Experience. IHS also provides support and assistance to local museums and historical groups, publishes books and periodicals; sponsors teacher workshops; and provides youth, adult and family programming.
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High-resolution images of book covers and other items, as well as interviews with authors and student winners, are available upon request. For more information, contact Amy Lamb, Media Relations Manager, at (317) 232-1878 or alamb@indianahistory.org.
Eighth Annual Holiday Author Fair Presentation Schedule
Frank and Katrina Basile Theater
12:30 p.m.
"My Indiana Hero" - Student Writing Contest
Awards Presentation and Readings
1 p.m.
John Bower, photographer - The Common Good
1:30 p.m.
Gail Stephens, historian - Shadow of Shiloh: Major General Lew Wallace in the Civil War
2 p.m.
Karen Evans Moratz, author and flutist - Flute for Dummies
2:30 p.m.
Ray Boomhower, author and editor - "Writing Lives: A Primer on Biography"
3 p.m.
Howard Caldwell, author and television personality - The Golden Age of Indianapolis Theaters
Eighth Annual Holiday Author Fair Participating Authors List*
Abe Aamidor
Kris Arnold
Ramón and Trisha (Hull) Arredondo
Peggy Archer
William E. Bartelt
Suzanne S. Bellamy
Ray E. Boomhower
John Bower
Becky Bowles
Melanie Bowlin
Lorene Burkhart
Scott M. Bushnell
Dick Cady
Howard Caldwell
Duncan Campbell
Jamie Carie
Fred D. Cavinder
Sherry Stone Clifton
Colleen Coble
Julie Conner
David A. Crowder
Cathy Day
Matt Dellinger
Steven Doyle
Phil Dunlap
Janet Zenke Edwards
Ted Evanoff
Thomas French
Frank L. Gertcher
Anita Marie Giddings
Philip Gulley
Gladys Harvey
William Heath
Jim Hillman
Jolene Ketzenberger
Rita T. Kohn
Norbert Krapf
Micah Ling
Richard M. Lytle
W.C. Madden
Audra Masternak
Michael Maurer
Jim McGarrah
Kathy M. McKimmie
Alan McPherson
Keven McQueen
Marsha Williamson Mohr
Karen Evans Moratz
Barbara Olenyik Morrow
David Thomas Murphy
John Murphy
Wendy Stout O'Brien
Daniel Orr
Michael A. Peake
Philip Potempa
Nelson Price
Dale Ratermann
James M. Redwine
Amber Robinson
Betsy Sheldon
Gail Stephens
Joanne Raetz Stuttgen
Larry D. Sweazy
Dark Rain Thom
James Alexander Thom
Tom Watson
Peter J. Welling
W. William Wimberly II
Douglas A. Wissing
Connie Nordhielm Wooldridge
Ron Woodward
Mary C. Woolling
Julie Young
*List includes co-authors, illustrators and photographers who will be in attendance.
Indianapolis-Holiday shopping for an array of family, loved ones and new friends can be a daunting task, but the Indiana Historical Society offers a personalized, one-stop shopping opportunity for book lovers and gift givers alike this holiday season at the Eighth Annual Holiday Author Fair, taking place Saturday, Dec. 4, noon - 4 p.m. at the Eugene and Marilyn Glick Indiana History Center, located at 450 W. Ohio St. in downtown Indianapolis.
The Holiday Author Fair is the largest book signing gathering for Indiana-related material, featuring more than 70 "Hoosier" authors. Books include works of fiction, non-fiction, cookbooks, photography, history, children's books and more. Visitors can converse with authors, have books signed and enjoy refreshments, as well as take in the various elements of the IHS's new Indiana Experience.
Author presentations will take place in the Frank and Katrina Basile Theater throughout the afternoon, as well as an awards presentation and readings from the "My Indiana Hero" student writing contest. A special area for children's activities will also be available. Featured authors include Philip Gulley, Howard Caldwell, James Alexander Thom, Ray Boomhower and Daniel Orr.
Complimentary gift wrapping (donations accepted) will be provided by members of the Butler University Chorale. The Basile History Market will also offers shopping opportunities on items such as music, Indiana-made household products, jewelry, original art, handmade textiles, children's merchandise, reproductions from the IHS collection and more. Members of the IHS receive 10 percent off their entire purchase including signed books.
The Holiday Author Fair is free with admission to the Indiana Experience, and complimentary parking is available in the History Center's surface lot at the corner of New York and West streets. The Eighth Annual Holiday Author Fair is supported by Indy Reads. For more details on these and other Indiana Historical Society offerings, call the IHS at (317) 232-1882 or visit www.indianahistory.org.
Since 1830, the Indiana Historical Society has been Indiana's Storyteller, connecting people to the past by collecting, preserving, interpreting and sharing the state's history. A private, nonprofit membership organization, IHS maintains the nation's premier research library and archives on the history of Indiana and the Old Northwest and presents a unique set of visitor exhibitions called the Indiana Experience. IHS also provides support and assistance to local museums and historical groups, publishes books and periodicals; sponsors teacher workshops; and provides youth, adult and family programming.
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High-resolution images of book covers and other items, as well as interviews with authors and student winners, are available upon request. For more information, contact Amy Lamb, Media Relations Manager, at (317) 232-1878 or alamb@indianahistory.org.
Eighth Annual Holiday Author Fair Presentation Schedule
Frank and Katrina Basile Theater
12:30 p.m.
"My Indiana Hero" - Student Writing Contest
Awards Presentation and Readings
1 p.m.
John Bower, photographer - The Common Good
1:30 p.m.
Gail Stephens, historian - Shadow of Shiloh: Major General Lew Wallace in the Civil War
2 p.m.
Karen Evans Moratz, author and flutist - Flute for Dummies
2:30 p.m.
Ray Boomhower, author and editor - "Writing Lives: A Primer on Biography"
3 p.m.
Howard Caldwell, author and television personality - The Golden Age of Indianapolis Theaters
Eighth Annual Holiday Author Fair Participating Authors List*
Abe Aamidor
Kris Arnold
Ramón and Trisha (Hull) Arredondo
Peggy Archer
William E. Bartelt
Suzanne S. Bellamy
Ray E. Boomhower
John Bower
Becky Bowles
Melanie Bowlin
Lorene Burkhart
Scott M. Bushnell
Dick Cady
Howard Caldwell
Duncan Campbell
Jamie Carie
Fred D. Cavinder
Sherry Stone Clifton
Colleen Coble
Julie Conner
David A. Crowder
Cathy Day
Matt Dellinger
Steven Doyle
Phil Dunlap
Janet Zenke Edwards
Ted Evanoff
Thomas French
Frank L. Gertcher
Anita Marie Giddings
Philip Gulley
Gladys Harvey
William Heath
Jim Hillman
Jolene Ketzenberger
Rita T. Kohn
Norbert Krapf
Micah Ling
Richard M. Lytle
W.C. Madden
Audra Masternak
Michael Maurer
Jim McGarrah
Kathy M. McKimmie
Alan McPherson
Keven McQueen
Marsha Williamson Mohr
Karen Evans Moratz
Barbara Olenyik Morrow
David Thomas Murphy
John Murphy
Wendy Stout O'Brien
Daniel Orr
Michael A. Peake
Philip Potempa
Nelson Price
Dale Ratermann
James M. Redwine
Amber Robinson
Betsy Sheldon
Gail Stephens
Joanne Raetz Stuttgen
Larry D. Sweazy
Dark Rain Thom
James Alexander Thom
Tom Watson
Peter J. Welling
W. William Wimberly II
Douglas A. Wissing
Connie Nordhielm Wooldridge
Ron Woodward
Mary C. Woolling
Julie Young
*List includes co-authors, illustrators and photographers who will be in attendance.
Tuesday, November 16, 2010
History Center's 25th annual gingerbread fest starts Nov. 26
East Allen Times:
FORT WAYNE — The History Center's Festival of Gingerbread will celebrate its 25th when the three-week long event opens Nov. 26.
The festival, which raises money to support programs at the History Center, has become a holiday tradition that boasts an attendance of more than 10,000, who come annually to see the fanciful gingerbread creations on display.
This year’s Silver Anniversary festival begins runs through Dec. 12.
A special preview party takes place Nov. 23. Reservations are $20 per person and can be made by calling Stephanie Essex at 426.2882 extension 308.
On “Lighting Night”, November 24, visitors can get a sneak peek at the handiwork of creators from 5-9 p.m. Admission is $2 a person at the door for “Lighting Night.” At 6 p.m. that evening the History Center’s turret will be lit with special holiday colors of red and green.
The dazzling reflection of silver encompassed with the gingerbread houses will reflect the Silver Anniversary theme of the festival.
The festival has grown to include more than 100 creations designed and made by entrants from the lower elementary grades to professional culinary artists who vie to win prizes in the multiple levels of entries.
All ages and all levels of ability create the 100-plus gingerbread houses that are judged and awarded prizes at the start of the festival. Families, individuals, school, community and business groups, and professionals all are eligible to enter to win prizes in various categories.
Special holiday exhibits during the festival include a Wolf and Dessauer display of animatronic characters, an exhibit of “A Christmas Carol” watercolors that once adorned the Patterson Fletcher Department Store and a display of holiday photos from years past.
Hours during the Festival of Gingerbread are Monday through Thursday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Friday 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Saturday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday noon to 5 p.m. The History Center will be closed Thanksgiving Day.
Admission is $5 adults, $3 seniors and students and free to children age 5 and under. There is no extra charge for special activities or events unless indicated. School or private groups can receive a discounted rate by scheduling in advance. Call Leanna Harney at 426.2882 extension 309.
FORT WAYNE — The History Center's Festival of Gingerbread will celebrate its 25th when the three-week long event opens Nov. 26.
The festival, which raises money to support programs at the History Center, has become a holiday tradition that boasts an attendance of more than 10,000, who come annually to see the fanciful gingerbread creations on display.
This year’s Silver Anniversary festival begins runs through Dec. 12.
A special preview party takes place Nov. 23. Reservations are $20 per person and can be made by calling Stephanie Essex at 426.2882 extension 308.
On “Lighting Night”, November 24, visitors can get a sneak peek at the handiwork of creators from 5-9 p.m. Admission is $2 a person at the door for “Lighting Night.” At 6 p.m. that evening the History Center’s turret will be lit with special holiday colors of red and green.
The dazzling reflection of silver encompassed with the gingerbread houses will reflect the Silver Anniversary theme of the festival.
The festival has grown to include more than 100 creations designed and made by entrants from the lower elementary grades to professional culinary artists who vie to win prizes in the multiple levels of entries.
All ages and all levels of ability create the 100-plus gingerbread houses that are judged and awarded prizes at the start of the festival. Families, individuals, school, community and business groups, and professionals all are eligible to enter to win prizes in various categories.
Special holiday exhibits during the festival include a Wolf and Dessauer display of animatronic characters, an exhibit of “A Christmas Carol” watercolors that once adorned the Patterson Fletcher Department Store and a display of holiday photos from years past.
Hours during the Festival of Gingerbread are Monday through Thursday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Friday 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Saturday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday noon to 5 p.m. The History Center will be closed Thanksgiving Day.
Admission is $5 adults, $3 seniors and students and free to children age 5 and under. There is no extra charge for special activities or events unless indicated. School or private groups can receive a discounted rate by scheduling in advance. Call Leanna Harney at 426.2882 extension 309.
Monday, November 15, 2010
Happenings at the Wells County Historical Museum
By Laura Sawyer
The Historical Society has had a busy season so far. Thank you to everyone who came to our Ice Cream Social. Thanks also to Bev Smitley who brought and played her calliope for the afternoon. To Wyatt Landrum for playing the piano inside that day. Thanks to Thoma-Rich Funeral Home for letting us use a tent. Our display at the Wheels of Yesteryear was very interesting, thank you to Jim Sturgeon. Thank you to all the collectors who helped make the Hobby and Collectors show a nice evening. We would also like to thank Kevin and Cory for their help at the school during the Hobby Show.
During the spring several rooms at the museum were re-decorated. We would like to thank an anonymous donor for the beautiful new flooring in the parlor and dining room. Also others who put in numerous hours were: Ted Smith, Jeff Yergler, Danielle Cale, Dennis and Becky Behning, Nancy, Ben and Sam Wagner, Gerry Claghorn, Anna Lee Ault, Fred Wymer, and all the board members and their spouses. Thank you to Twila Dubbeld and family for the donation of a beautiful grand piano. Several other displays have been updated. We would like to thank Jim Sturgeon for a great program on the 100th Anniversary of the Kingsland Interurban Wreck at our Fall meeting and thanks to everyone who came and enjoyed the evening. The museum is now closed for the winter but we are having our “Christmas at the Mansion” the first three weekends in December.
On Dec. 4 and 5 the museum will be part of the Psi Iota Xi Sorority House Tour. Tickets are $5 per person. The Museum will be open 1 to 5 p.m. both days. No tickets are needed for the following days
Saturday, Dec. 11: 3 to 7 p.m. NO CHARGE.
Sunday, Dec. 12: 2 to 6 p.m. NO CHARGE.
Saturday, Dec. 18: 3 to 7 p.m. NO CHARGE.
Sunday, Dec. 19: 2 to 6 p.m. NO CHARGE.
Designers and Businesses that helped decorate are: Ella’s Attic, Designer: Sharon Bulger; Posy Pot Florists/Designer: Donna Anderson; Heyerly’s Meat Market, Designers: Leah Rockwell, Jaime Warren, Trent Miller, Shelly Wilson; Simply Chic Designers: Joy Mygrant and Lisa Privett; News-Banner, Designer: Carol Studebaker; Brad Byerly; Barbara Dickson; Wal-Mart Designer: Sharon Cowens; Party Gallery Designers Brenda Schriver, Natalie Gerber and Gwen Stucky; Tender Gardens Teresa Beck; Ellenberger Brothers Designers: Heidi Ramseyer and Glenn Ellenberger; Wabash Electric Designer: Sandy Mann; American Legion, Designer: American Legion; Lehman Hair Care/Styling Salon and Barber Shop designer: Jerri Lehman; Kroger designers: Robin Lane and Carol Briggs; Marklebank designers: Cindy Horrom, Kelly Short and Michele Stoller; Bluffton Post Office designers: Keith Frauhiger, Steve Bates and Rick McEvoy; Tina Barclay; Oooh La La Pet Spa & Salon designer: Karen Price; Zanesville Antique’s designer: Becky Behning; Wells County Treasurer’s Office Shar Mechling, Branda Musselman, Nancy Swoveland; Cindy Courtney; Bonnie Barger; Wells County 4-H Kids Pat Wall.
The new Street Fair books are on sale at the Mayor’s Office: 128 East Market St. Hours: M-F from 8 a.m.-noon and 1-5 p.m. and at the Wells Co. Chamber of Commerce-211 West Water Street. Cost: $35 each.
The Historical Society has had a busy season so far. Thank you to everyone who came to our Ice Cream Social. Thanks also to Bev Smitley who brought and played her calliope for the afternoon. To Wyatt Landrum for playing the piano inside that day. Thanks to Thoma-Rich Funeral Home for letting us use a tent. Our display at the Wheels of Yesteryear was very interesting, thank you to Jim Sturgeon. Thank you to all the collectors who helped make the Hobby and Collectors show a nice evening. We would also like to thank Kevin and Cory for their help at the school during the Hobby Show.
During the spring several rooms at the museum were re-decorated. We would like to thank an anonymous donor for the beautiful new flooring in the parlor and dining room. Also others who put in numerous hours were: Ted Smith, Jeff Yergler, Danielle Cale, Dennis and Becky Behning, Nancy, Ben and Sam Wagner, Gerry Claghorn, Anna Lee Ault, Fred Wymer, and all the board members and their spouses. Thank you to Twila Dubbeld and family for the donation of a beautiful grand piano. Several other displays have been updated. We would like to thank Jim Sturgeon for a great program on the 100th Anniversary of the Kingsland Interurban Wreck at our Fall meeting and thanks to everyone who came and enjoyed the evening. The museum is now closed for the winter but we are having our “Christmas at the Mansion” the first three weekends in December.
On Dec. 4 and 5 the museum will be part of the Psi Iota Xi Sorority House Tour. Tickets are $5 per person. The Museum will be open 1 to 5 p.m. both days. No tickets are needed for the following days
Saturday, Dec. 11: 3 to 7 p.m. NO CHARGE.
Sunday, Dec. 12: 2 to 6 p.m. NO CHARGE.
Saturday, Dec. 18: 3 to 7 p.m. NO CHARGE.
Sunday, Dec. 19: 2 to 6 p.m. NO CHARGE.
Designers and Businesses that helped decorate are: Ella’s Attic, Designer: Sharon Bulger; Posy Pot Florists/Designer: Donna Anderson; Heyerly’s Meat Market, Designers: Leah Rockwell, Jaime Warren, Trent Miller, Shelly Wilson; Simply Chic Designers: Joy Mygrant and Lisa Privett; News-Banner, Designer: Carol Studebaker; Brad Byerly; Barbara Dickson; Wal-Mart Designer: Sharon Cowens; Party Gallery Designers Brenda Schriver, Natalie Gerber and Gwen Stucky; Tender Gardens Teresa Beck; Ellenberger Brothers Designers: Heidi Ramseyer and Glenn Ellenberger; Wabash Electric Designer: Sandy Mann; American Legion, Designer: American Legion; Lehman Hair Care/Styling Salon and Barber Shop designer: Jerri Lehman; Kroger designers: Robin Lane and Carol Briggs; Marklebank designers: Cindy Horrom, Kelly Short and Michele Stoller; Bluffton Post Office designers: Keith Frauhiger, Steve Bates and Rick McEvoy; Tina Barclay; Oooh La La Pet Spa & Salon designer: Karen Price; Zanesville Antique’s designer: Becky Behning; Wells County Treasurer’s Office Shar Mechling, Branda Musselman, Nancy Swoveland; Cindy Courtney; Bonnie Barger; Wells County 4-H Kids Pat Wall.
The new Street Fair books are on sale at the Mayor’s Office: 128 East Market St. Hours: M-F from 8 a.m.-noon and 1-5 p.m. and at the Wells Co. Chamber of Commerce-211 West Water Street. Cost: $35 each.
Monday, November 1, 2010
IHS Offers Doughnuts, Coffee, Free Admission for Veterans on Veterans Day
Indiana Historical Society Release:
Indianapolis—The Indiana Historical Society is proud to honor the nation’s veterans by offering them free coffee, doughnuts, parking and admission on Veterans Day, Nov. 11. The Eugene and Marilyn Glick Indiana History Center, home of the IHS and the Indiana Experience, is located at 450 W. Ohio St. in downtown Indianapolis.
In addition to free admission for veterans on this special day, the IHS now also offers year-round complimentary admission for active military personnel and their immediate families through the Blue Star Museum Program.
In March, the Indiana Historical Society launched its Indiana Experience—a set of new interactive and high-technology experiences that allow the IHS to share its tremendous archival holdings, including 1.6 million photographs, in meaningful and enjoyable ways.
Ongoing elements of the Indiana Experience include:
--You Are There experiences are three-dimensionally recreated historic photographs that include trained first-person interpreters who interact with visitors and elicit personal connections to the past, allowing visitors to step through—and into—the image to become part of that history. Three of these are currently available (You Are There 1945: Hoosier Home Front, You Are There 1924: Tool Guys and Tin Lizzies and You Are There 1914: The Violin Maker Upstairs).
--Destination Indiana is a facilitated, interactive opportunity for visitors to "travel through time" using innovative digital technology, touch screens and immersive displays of historic images and documents to explore and understand the story of Indiana as a place. Guests can choose from more than 200 “journeys” (groupings of 10-12 images).
--The Fortune History Lab is a hands-on demonstration lab that allows visitors to learn and participate in conservation and preservation activities. Within that space, INvestigation Stations provide a series of activity areas for visitors to engage in the process of “doing” history as they learn how to analyze historic documents, research their family tree, search for clues in historic photographs and explore careers in history.
--The Cole Porter Room is an intimate multimedia space with a performer/facilitator and original materials dedicated to the interpretation of Cole Porter’s life and work.
The Indiana Experience is available Tuesday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and cost is typically $7 for adults, $6.50 for seniors and $5 for youth (ages five to 17). IHS members and children younger than five receive free admission, and Indiana Experience guests receive complimentary parking in the History Center’s lot.
For more information this and other programs of the Indiana Historical Society, call (317) 232-1882. Information is also available at www.indianahistory.org.
Since 1830, the Indiana Historical Society has been Indiana’s Storyteller, connecting people to the past by collecting, preserving, interpreting and sharing the state’s history. A private, nonprofit membership organization, IHS maintains the nation’s premier research library and archives on the history of Indiana and the Old Northwest and presents a unique set of visitor exhibitions called the Indiana Experience. IHS also provides support and assistance to local museums and historical groups, publishes books and periodicals; sponsors teacher workshops; and provides youth, adult and family programming.
Indianapolis—The Indiana Historical Society is proud to honor the nation’s veterans by offering them free coffee, doughnuts, parking and admission on Veterans Day, Nov. 11. The Eugene and Marilyn Glick Indiana History Center, home of the IHS and the Indiana Experience, is located at 450 W. Ohio St. in downtown Indianapolis.
In addition to free admission for veterans on this special day, the IHS now also offers year-round complimentary admission for active military personnel and their immediate families through the Blue Star Museum Program.
In March, the Indiana Historical Society launched its Indiana Experience—a set of new interactive and high-technology experiences that allow the IHS to share its tremendous archival holdings, including 1.6 million photographs, in meaningful and enjoyable ways.
Ongoing elements of the Indiana Experience include:
--You Are There experiences are three-dimensionally recreated historic photographs that include trained first-person interpreters who interact with visitors and elicit personal connections to the past, allowing visitors to step through—and into—the image to become part of that history. Three of these are currently available (You Are There 1945: Hoosier Home Front, You Are There 1924: Tool Guys and Tin Lizzies and You Are There 1914: The Violin Maker Upstairs).
--Destination Indiana is a facilitated, interactive opportunity for visitors to "travel through time" using innovative digital technology, touch screens and immersive displays of historic images and documents to explore and understand the story of Indiana as a place. Guests can choose from more than 200 “journeys” (groupings of 10-12 images).
--The Fortune History Lab is a hands-on demonstration lab that allows visitors to learn and participate in conservation and preservation activities. Within that space, INvestigation Stations provide a series of activity areas for visitors to engage in the process of “doing” history as they learn how to analyze historic documents, research their family tree, search for clues in historic photographs and explore careers in history.
--The Cole Porter Room is an intimate multimedia space with a performer/facilitator and original materials dedicated to the interpretation of Cole Porter’s life and work.
The Indiana Experience is available Tuesday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and cost is typically $7 for adults, $6.50 for seniors and $5 for youth (ages five to 17). IHS members and children younger than five receive free admission, and Indiana Experience guests receive complimentary parking in the History Center’s lot.
For more information this and other programs of the Indiana Historical Society, call (317) 232-1882. Information is also available at www.indianahistory.org.
Since 1830, the Indiana Historical Society has been Indiana’s Storyteller, connecting people to the past by collecting, preserving, interpreting and sharing the state’s history. A private, nonprofit membership organization, IHS maintains the nation’s premier research library and archives on the history of Indiana and the Old Northwest and presents a unique set of visitor exhibitions called the Indiana Experience. IHS also provides support and assistance to local museums and historical groups, publishes books and periodicals; sponsors teacher workshops; and provides youth, adult and family programming.
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