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HCHS in the News!
Recently, Mr. Jake Wood stopped in to talk to us about the Hoosier Manufacturing Company. We had a lovely visit and learned quite a bit from him. As it turns out, Mr. Wood has a blog on the website tumblr full of all sorts of fascinating information and pictures. He wrote...
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Emphasis on the word YOU!
Volunteer opportunities abound at HCHS! Everything from dusting to indexing and inventorying to giving tours…come see us or call for more info! Of special note to kids in middle/high school, volunteering at the Museum counts as COMMUNITY SERVICE…we’d be very...
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We’ll Do Your Research!
If you are unable to come in to do your research, please let us know! We’ll be happy to check all our files for what you seek. Contact us by phone: 765-529-4028 Contact us by mail: 606 S. 14th Street, New Castle, IN 47362 Contact us by email:...
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World War I: 100 Years
Saturday, March 4, marked the Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting of our 2017 Exhibit, World War I: 100 Years! Mr. Carl Crisp cut the ribbon ceremoniously, attended by the American Legion Color Guard. There is so much to see and learn, from an artful timeline display to actual...
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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
2017 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.
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For those of you unable to attend our 130th Annual Meeting on Sunday, April 23, 2017, we...
Opening Remarks (Gene Ingram, HCHS Board President, and Tim Rainesalo, HCHS Executive...
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