General, History, Historic House, Historical Society

Located in New Albany at State & Main Streets, the Scribner House is the oldest surviving building of any kind in New Albany. It was built in 1814 by Joel Scribner, one of the city's founders, and was the first frame house built in the brand new river town.

History

Archaeology, Culture, General, History

History, Historic House

Archaeology, Children's, Culture, General, History, Historic House, Historical Society, Library, Military

John Hay Center is postponing all special events & group tours until further notice due to the Covid-19 Concerns.

History

History

Arboretum, Church, Culture, History, Historic House, Historical Society, Park

Many years have passed since the Swiss emigrants left Switzerland and began the long journey that changed their lives forever. The trip was dangerous and difficult, but the prospect of a new life in a new land brought them to the United States of America. There were casualties along the way, but some of the hardy survivors went on to establish the community we know today as Southern Adams County. Some of the settlers had come for new opportunities in the great land of America. Others had come because of tremendous persecution for their Anabaptist beliefs and practices.

History

History, Historic House, Historical Society

Mrs. Windle, the owner, passed away July 30,2009. The house has been given to the Historical Society in Madison, IND.

History

History

Culture, History, Specialized

This is the old kind of general store to which your grandparents would have gone shopping. The store has been a landmark in the community since the early 1900's and continues to maintain old charm with modern shopping conveniences. They have an old ice cream bar, deli, antiques, pottery, pizza and hot foods. You won't believe their antique cookie jar collection. The display of Leavenworth's history is interesting. They have a nice display of old photos from the 1937 flood.

History

History

At the Studebaker National Museum, you can view over 114 years of automobile history, from the Studebaker family's Conestoga Wagon to the last Studebaker to roll off the assembly line. The museum has over seventy vehicles on display, including four presidential carriages and several vehicles from the original Studebaker collection.

Art, Culture, History, Library

Arboretum, Church, Culture, History, Historic House, Historical Society, Park

Swiss Heritage Village & Museum is the largest outdoor museum in northern Indiana with 11 historic buildings on 26 acres. Included are the Sweitzer barn, a farm house with garden, a cheese house, a log cabin in a 5-acre wooded area with pond, the original Mennonite Church in the area, a doctor's office, a one-room brick school house and the world's largest active cider press. Tours are available from June 1st through October 31st from 10 AM to 4 PM, except Sundays and holidays.

Culture, General, History, Science

Located in Syracuse, Indiana in the Syracuse Community Center across from Lakeside Park, the Syracuse-Wawasee Historical Museum, has been offering a glimpse back in time for the Lakeland area since 1987. It was founded with funds gained from the Syracuse Sequicentennial Celebration and occupied a room in the Syracuse Public Library until June, 2002 when it moved to its current location in the Syracuse Community Center.

The Museum often sponsors historic cruises of Lake Wawasee on the S. S. Lilly Pad. As the boat cruises the shoreline, passengers learn about the geology, geography and history of Lake Wawasee as well as the individuals and institutions that have shaped its history. Proceeds are used to help maintain the Museum.