Open Day at the Hinkle-Garton
Farmstead
This event will be held on
Saturday, Nov. 29, from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Hinkle-Garton
Farmstead located at 2920 E. Tenth St. in Bloomington.
Continuing in the music room of the main house is the
new exhibit, “Let's Save It”: BRI and Historic
Preservation in Bloomington through the Memories of
Rosemary Miller. It chronicles the history of the
local preservation movement which led to the founding of
Bloomington Restorations, Inc. and honors Miller’s
involvement in those early days.
From 2 to 3 p.m. there will be a presentation of
stories, poems and projects from Writing Unlimited’s
Sisters of the Flying Fountain Pen. The young girls have
been meeting and writing since September, and this event
is the culmination of their creative work.
Refreshments will be served. Visitors can also stroll
the grounds and see the newly installed garden fence.
Open Day is free and open to the public.
For more information call BRI at (812) 336-0909 or
e-mail bri@bloomingtonrestorations.org.
Holiday High Tea and Fashions at the
Historic Elston Homestead
This event will
benefit the General Lew Wallace Study and Museum and
will be held on Friday, Dec. 5, from 3 to 5:30 p.m. at
the Historic Elston Homestead located at 400 E. Pike St.
in Crawfordsville.
The event will feature:
- Informal modeling from formal to fireside by
Heathcliff
- Seasonal florals by Milligan's Flowers and Gifts
- Door prizes drawn each half hour
- And much more!
The cost is $20 per person. Reservations must be made
by Dec. 3. No tickets will be available at the door.
To make a reservation mail a check for the number of
persons in your party to the Lew Wallace Study
Preservation Society at P.O. Box 662, Crawfordsville, IN
47933. Please include your name, address, phone number,
e-mail address and additional names of those attending.
For more information contact the General Lew Wallace
Study and Museum at (765) 362-5769.
Annual Santa Breakfast for Kids at the
Center for History in South Bend
This event
will be held on Saturday, Dec. 6, at 9 a.m. at the
Center for History in South Bend.
Kids can choose their own toppings at the
"Create-Your-Own-Pancake" bar, explore the Pioneer
Village in KidsFirst Children’s Museum, enjoy personal
visits and photographs with Santa Claus. Visitors can
also visit the International Trees exhibit to
learn how families in other countries celebrate the
season, create a unique holiday craft and go on a
Yuletide scavenger hunt. In the spirit of the season,
families are invited to bring a pair of mittens for the
Center for History’s Giving Tree where they will be
distributed to those in need.
The cost is $10 for adults and $8 for children for
the general public and $6 for adults and $5 for children
for Center for History members.
Pre-paid reservations are required by Dec. 4.
For more information call (574) 235-9664 or visit http://www.centerforhistory.org/.
A Celebration of Indiana’s
Natural Heritage at the Indiana Historical
Bureau
On Saturday, Dec. 6, the Indiana
Historical Bureau and WFYI Indianapolis will host A
Celebration of Indiana’s Natural Heritage from
11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. in the Indiana State Library and
Historical Building located at 315 W. Ohio St. in
Indianapolis.
All materials in the Indiana Historical Bureau Book
Shop will be available at 20% off list price.
A main feature of the day is the release of the 2-DVD
set of the 4-part documentary, The Natural Heritage
of Indiana, produced by WFYI and now airing on
public television throughout Indiana. Marion Jackson,
editor of the major publication that inspired the
documentary, will sign copies of the book.
Russell Mumford and John O. Whitaker will sign their
new publication, Mammals of Indiana, and Alan
McPherson will sign several of his publications related
to the natural heritage of Indiana. Also adding to the
celebration will be representatives from natural
heritage and environmental agencies and organizations
with information about their programs.
For a digital version of this release and further
information about this event, visit www.IN.gov/history
or http://www.naturalheritageofindiana.org/.
Annual
Christmas Home Tour in Greentown
The
Greentown Historical Society will sponsor this annual
tour on Sunday, Dec. 7, from 2 to 7 p.m. in Greentown.
The cost is $8 for adults in advance or $10 at the
door, $5 for youth ages 12 to 18 and free for children
under 12.
Tickets are available at the History Center in the
Greentown Antique Mall located at 115 E. Main in
Greentown.
Homes on the tour include:
- The home of Larry and Barbara Hensler at 3828 N.
County Rd. 700 E.
- The home of Kent and Bev Evans at 7557 E. County
Rd. 500 N.
- The home of Rebecca Jarrett at 302 S. Meridian St.
- The home of Colleen Ladd at 219 S. Meridian St.
- The home of Lamoine and Sue Clouser at 10012 E.
County Rd. 400 S.
- The Greentown History Center at 103 E. Main St.
For more information contact Sally Imbler at (765)
628-7174 or Jean Simpson at (765) 628-7674.
Holiday Open House at the General Lew
Wallace Study and Museum
This event will be
held on Sunday, Dec. 14, from 1 to 4:30 p.m. at the
General Lew Wallace Study and Museum located at 200
Wallace Ave. in Crawfordsville.
Visitors will be able to view the National Medal,
awarded this year to the Museum by the Institute of
Museum and Library Services and First Lady Laura Bush.
The Open House will also be the final opportunity for
visitors to see the Museum’s 2008 exhibit, Lew
Wallace-Gentleman Scientist.
The Open House takes place inside the Carriage House
Interpretive Center, which will be gloriously outfitted
in yuletide décor, featuring Christmas trees decorated
in the styles of the Victorian and Civil War eras.
Festive activities and toasty treats will be on hand, as
well as a fun holiday craft project for the kids.
This event is free to the public.
For more information call (765) 362-5769 or e-mail study@ben-hur.com.
Christmas Party at the Pendleton
Historical Museum
This annual Christmas open
house will be held on Sunday, Dec. 14, from 6 to 8 p.m.
at the Pendleton Historical Museum located in Falls Park
in Pendleton.
The dynamic duo Santa and Mrs. Claus in full regalia
will be present for conversation with your little ones
or big ones and a photo opportunity right beside the
Museum's antique sleigh. Just bring your camera.
There will also be musical entertainment and special
activities. Light refreshments will be served. If you
would like to bring some non-perishable food item, these
will be collected and taken to the Food Pantry at
Ingalls' South Madison Community Church. The
Museum's Board hopes that many of our friends will come
to visit and enjoy an old-fashioned Christmas
celebration in an old-fashioned setting. And don't
forget the kids – this is one party that is very
family friendly!
This event is free to the public.