Owl-oween at the Gene Stratton-Porter State Historic Site
Oct. 16 and 17, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
1205 Pleasant Point, Rome City
$3 per person

Gene Stratton-Porter State Historic Site invites children of all ages to attend the 2009 Owl-oween on each evening. This event looks past the myths and scary stories to discover the truth about bats, owls, moths and other “creatures of the night.”

Participants will walk a guided tour route throughout the property, stopping along the way to learn more about animals not normally seen during the day. Each stop offers a treat as well. Children are encouraged to attend in costume and bring a flashlight.

Children will also be able to participate in an Owl Pellet dissection activity, make pine cone owls, learn about the Victorian tradition of creating hair art, chat with Charles Dorwin Porter (portrayed by Dr. Orion C. Toepfer), meet Gene’s pet Blue Jay, Hezekiah, and other fun surprises.

For directions or more information, please call (260) 854-3790 or visit http://www.indianamuseum.org/ and click on the Historic Sites link.

Haunted Woods Trail at the Fulton County Historical Society Grounds
Oct. 16, 17, 23 and 24, 7 to 10 p.m.
37 E. County Rd. 375 N., Rochester
$5 adults, $2 child ages six to 11, free for age five and under

Ride a tractor-pulled tram from the museum to the woods on the Tippecanoe River, then walk through the haunted woods and experience the scary scenes.  Children must be accompanied by an adult. Food will be available at the museum. The Fulton County Historical Society grounds are 4 miles north of  Rochester on US 31.

For more information, call (574) 223-4436.

Programs at the Indiana State Library
140 N. Senate Ave., Indianapolis
Free to the public

• Keeping History: Preservation Basics
  Saturday, Oct. 17, 10 to 11 a.m.
  History Reference Room
  
  This presentation is designed for the family historian who wants to learn to care for the family artifacts in their care. Learn how to safely store, use, handle and display the materials including documents, books, photographs and films. Also learn how to plan for the preservation of digital files. 
  
  
• Early Census Questionnaires – 1790 to 1860
  Monday, Oct.19, 11 a.m. to noon
  Room 428
  
  What was the meaning of the Census in 1790? How did it change in the early years before the Civil War? Have a peek at questionnaires used in the earliest U.S. Censuses and discover the history of U.S. Census questions.
  
  
• Researching Your African-American Ancestry
  Tuesday, Oct. 20, 10 to 11 a.m.
  History Reference Room
  
  Learn about some of the basic and specialized resources used in researching African-American family history. As well as some tips and suggestions on research strategy used by the presenter in her own African-American family history.
  
  
• Non-Population Census Records
  Wednesday, Oct. 21, 11 a.m. to noon
  History Reference Room
  
  This program will focus on the kinds of information that can be obtained from Agricultural, Manufacturing, Mortality and other schedules to enhance your research. 
  
  
• Family History Tour
  Thursday, Oct. 22, 9:30 to 11 a.m.
  
  Learn where different family history resources are located on the first and second floors of the Indiana State Library.
  
  
• Using Maps in your Research
  Thursday, Oct. 22, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.
  Indiana Author’s Room
  
  Learn about the different kinds of maps available at the Indiana State Library, including digital maps and microfilmed maps.  Sanborn, topographic, transportation maps and more will be covered.

For more information about these programs, please visit http://www.in.gov/library/3632.htm.

The Indiana State Library will also host an Indiana Genealogy and Local History Fair on Saturday, Oct. 24, from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. For more information about this event, please visit http://www.in.gov/library/3505.htm.

Henry County Historical Society 122nd Semi-Annual Meeting
Sunday, Oct. 18, 1:30 p.m.
606 S. 14th St., New Castle
Free to the public

The program will feature the 50th anniversary of the New Castle Chrysler field house. City Court Judge Donald L. Hamilton will present a 20 minute slide show on the 50 year history of the field house. In 1993, Mr. Hamilton researched the book and published Hoosier Temples, a pictorial history of Indiana high school basketball gyms.

There will be a short business meeting before the program and refreshments will be served after the program.

For more information, please call (765) 529-4028.

Brown Bag Lunch at the Scott County Heritage Center and Museum
Wednesday, Oct. 21, noon
Scott County Heritage Center and Museum, 1050 S. Main St., Scottsburg
Free admission

With the approach of flu season nearing, Kelly Railing will present a program about vaccinations. Ms. Railing has been a nurse for over thirty years and is the owner of the Austin Pharmacy. She will discuss H1N1 flu vaccinations as well as the Zostovax shingles vaccination during her presentation.

Those attending the event supply their own lunch and the museum will provide drinks and desserts.

For more information, please call (812) 752-1050.

Historical Hauntings at the La Porte County Historical Society Museum
Saturday, Oct. 24, 1 p.m.
Presented by Fern Eddy Schultz, La Porte County Historian
2405 Indiana Ave., Suite 1, La Porte
The program is free, but regular admission applies, which is $3 for La Porte county adult residents and children ages 12 to 17, $5 for out of county adults, and free for children under 12.

This program will tell of Historical Hauntings of La Porte County.  Fern Eddy Schultz has been collecting newspaper reports of these “hauntings” going back to the mid-1800s. Among stories related will be those telling of a six-foot ghost and a diminutive lady in white. A mammoth airship cruising the evening sky, sometimes appearing like an alligator and sometimes a whale is also a part of the presentation.  Tales of “hauntings” from La Porte and Michigan City and the outlying communities in the county will be divulged as reported in the media at the time they occurred. Photographs and maps will be shown to illustrate the reports. La Porte’s Andrew-Zimmerman House, which once stood on “I” Street, is one of this area’s best-known “haunted” houses.  Its story will be included in the presentation. 

For more information, please call (219) 324-6767, or visit http://www.laportecountyhistory.org/.

Lincoln's Greencastle, Greencastle's Lincoln Symposium at DePauw University
Monday, Oct. 26, 4:15 to 5:30 p.m.
Watson Forum, Pulliam Center for Contemporary Media, DePauw University, 609 S. Locust St., Greencastle
Free admission

Presenters include John T. Elliff, whose talk Greencastle's Lincoln:  Three Great Lincoln Biographies will assess the work of three Lincoln biographers with Greencastle associations: Jesse W. Weik, William H. Herndon and Albert J. Beveridge.  Eilliff currently serves as Secretary, Lincoln Group of the District of Columbia. Nicole Etcheson, Alexander M. Bracken Professor of History, Ball State University, will talk about Lincoln's Enemies: The Copperheads in Putnam County. A noted historical of the Civil War era, Prof. Etchison is the author of The Emerging Midwest: Upland Southerners and the Political Culture of the Old Northwest (1996) and Bleeding Kansas: Contested Liberty in the Civil War Era (2004). She is completing a book on Putnam County during the Civil War.


Greentown Historical Society Annual Meeting
Tuesday, Oct. 27, 6:30 p.m.    
Kokomo Zion United Methodist Church, 5051 E. County Rd. 400 N., Greentown
$15 per person for dinner at 6:30 p.m. and free admission to the program at 7:45 p.m.

Denny Middlesworth will be speaking on the topic of Why Do Pilots Do What They Do When They Do It? Mr. Middlesworth is a 1960 graduate of Eastern High School and Purdue University and now resides in Washington State. He retired after 35 years from Boeing Engineering as a Senior Systems Specialist and Project Flight Engineer as well as doing Experimental Flight Testing.

The popular silent auction will be held throughout the evening.

Dinner reservations are required by Oct. 19. For reservations, please mail to the Greentown Historical Society, P.O. Box 313, Greentown, IN 46936 or call (765) 628-3236 or (765) 628-3214.

Downtown Dead Tell Their Tales Historic Walking Tour in Bedford
Friday, Oct. 30, 6 p.m.
Lawrence County Museum, 929 15th St., Bedford
$20 for adults, $15 for seniors and $10 for children

Bedford's downtown is full of mysterious deaths, and we will explore some of those with this dramatic walking tour. After the tour and dinner, guests will be treated to a spellbinding presentation by South Indy Paranormal about their research right here on the square.

All proceeds from both events will be used to support the Lawrence County Museum of History. Tickets can be purchased at the museum.

For more information, please visit http://www.lawrencecountyhistory.org/.

Exhibit Fabricator/Carpenter at The Children's Museum of Indianapolis
The Exhibit Fabricator/Carpenter works with Project Developers, designers, production staff and trade craftspeople to fabricate, install and maintain exhibit elements, interactive elements, environmental decor, thematic graphics and special effects in exhibition spaces, activity areas, demonstration and classroom areas, spaces for theatrical experiences in permanent and temporary presentations, and other such projects that the museum may undertake.

This position also participates in the process of development of conceptual designs into working designs through brainstorming and collaborating, identifying fabrication methods, techniques and materials.  The Exhibit Fabricator/Carpenter will be following themes, styles and motifs established by designers, and planning and organizing production processes. The position coordinates work with staff and project partners and participates in producing and fabricating presentation elements for audiences at The Children's Museum of Indianapolis.

For more information and to apply, please visit http://www.childrensmuseum.org/. No phone calls please.

Regional:

Senior Educator for Student Programs at the Adler Planetarium in Chicago, Ill.
The Adler Planetarium is seeking a Senior Educator for Student Programs to assume the responsibility for student-based programming, i.e. design, evaluation, implementation and coordination of school field trip programs and all camp programs.  This includes hiring part-time staff and overseeing some part-time and some junior staff.  The Senior Educator also designs lessons, curriculum and other materials for student populations.

For a detailed job description and application instructions, please visit http://www.adlerplanetarium.org/employment/index.shtml#sesp.

Internships:

2010 Winter/Spring Internships at The Gaston County Museum in Dallas, N.C.
The Gaston County Museum is currently seeking two collections/exhibits interns for winter/spring 2010.  Current intern projects include: Local Gaston County Oral History Project (three month intern), Archives (six month intern).  In addition, both interns will assist the Curatorial Staff in exhibit design/installation as well as collections management. The interns will also work under the guidance of the Curatorial Staff to update and maintain permanent exhibits and interpreted spaces.

The successful candidates will be detail-oriented, organized and able to work independently.  Must be able to work with and meet deadlines, lift up to 30 pounds, and climb stairs and ladders. Preference will be given to candidates with previous museum work or course experience and/or candidates wishing to pursue a career in museums.  Knowledge of PastPerfect collections database a plus.

The internships are unpaid, but housing that is within walking distance to the museum is provided. Both internships will begin in January. One will end in May while the other will end in August, and be 30 to 40 hours per week during that time.

Interested applicants should send a cover letter, resume and a one page essay indicating why they want do their internship at the Gaston County Museum and what they hope to gain from the experience to:

The Gaston County Museum
Attn: Jeff Pruett
P.O. Box 429
Dallas, NC  28034
Phone: (704) 922-7681 x 105
Fax: (704) 922-7683
E-mail: jpruett@co.gaston.nc.us

The deadline for applications is Nov. 9.

Internship at the Alaska Museum of Natural History in Anchorage, Ala.
The Alaska Museum of Natural History has an internship opportunity available beginning January 2010.  The intern will assist the Education Director with science education on topics including but not limited to geology, biology and paleontology.  This internship provides an excellent opportunity to gain experience in museum education practices.

Duties include:

• Develop and teach hands-on science curriculum for various age levels.
• Give educational tours of the museum.
• Facilitate preschool programs.
• Help with clean up and organization of education and supply areas.
• Facilitate possible outreach workshops to local schools.

Compensation is $400 per month full time, part time to be determined. Flexible schedule.

Requirements:

• Intern must have interest and/or experience in science or education.
• Ability to follow through on assigned tasks.
• Work well with children.
• Must pass background check.

The application deadline is Dec. 1. Notification of selection will be made by Dec. 7.

Please mail a cover letter and resume with three references to:
Alaska Museum of Natural History
Attn: Education Director
201 N. Bragaw St.
Anchorage, AK 99508
Or e-mail to education@alaskamuseum.org, subject line:  Education Internship.

If you are interested please contact Lana Newhart-Kellen at (317) 214-4751 or Newhart@connerprairie.org. Items are available on a first-come, first-served basis.


Slide Carousels Available
The Indianapolis Museum of Art has approximately 40 slide carousels available.

If you would like any or all of these items, please contact Lindsay Hand at (317) 923-1331 x 230. Items are available on a first-come, first-served basis.