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October 1 is First Saturday of the Month, Free Admission!
Come early for a tour! We’re open 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. and free admission! Local artisan Kathy Denney of the Woman In The Moon Art Studio will be on hand demonstrating the craft of needle felting. Come take a tour and learn a bit about needle felting!
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We Have the Books You Need for Your Library!
New shipment just arrived! We have from the Images of America series: New Castle Spiceland Township Knightstown plus Hoosier High School Basketball! Each book is only $21.99 plus tax. Stop in Wednesday through Saturday to stock your home library. And, don’t forget to...
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Family File Surname Index Online!
Search our family file surname index for your ancestors! When opening the .pdf file, use Control + F (find), enter the name you seek, and hit Enter. If you find something interesting, come visit us! Tip: Try different spellings…sometimes names were spelled phonetically. ...
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Handsome Handwork, Fabulous Frippery & Cozy Covers
Coverlets * Quilts * Knitting * Crochet * Tatted Lace * Embroidery These beautiful handmade items, once part of daily life, are on display for your enjoyment. Come by soon to view these amazing works of fiber art and marvel at the dexterous fingers and nimble minds that...
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Our History
The Henry County Historical Society was founded in 1887 by a group of forward thinking citizens who knew the importance of preserving the county’s past, not only for their children and grandchildren, but for those of us who would dwell in a future time far from their...
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Our History
Mission of the Henry County Historical Society is…
… to educate, both young and old, about the rich history of our county by stimulating community involvement, fundraising, and the collaboration of like-minded organizations through programming, special events, meaningful storied exhibits, and diversified long-range planning. Only by learning about our past may we know who we are in the present & wisely plan for the future.”
Contact Us
Location:
606 South 14th Street
New Castle, IN 47362
Phone: (765) 529-4028
Email: henrycountyhistoricalsociety@gmail.com
Hours: March through December (Closed January/February)
Wed – Fri: 1 pm – 4:30 pm
Sat: 10 am – 1 pm
Entry Fee: $3.00 Adults / $2.00 Students / Members and Under 6 Free
Free Admission on the first Saturday of every month!
Become a Member
2016-membership-form This opens a .pdf form that may be printed and either mailed or brought to the Museum. Membership may be paid via check or PayPal (see information below).
Once you fill out the form and click submit, use the PayPal Donate button below to send in the correct amount (leave a comment that this amount is for membership). We will send your membership card via mail, or you can pick it up at the museum.
