Monon Technical Society Mini-Convention and Yard Sale
Your invited to the Monon Technical Society's 4th Annual Mini-Convention and Yard Sale. The day will include all things trains and Monon. Admission is $1 donation
Genealogy Nights - March 18th
Looking to do some research on your Washington County, Indiana ancestors but are unsure of where to start, or need a little help with a pesky line? Come to Genealogy Night at The John Hay Center! Our experienced staff will be present to give special hands-on assistance in starting your genealogy journey.
Admission:
1-Night - $15
2nd Annual Afternoon Tea with Guest Speaker Megan Smith
Join us for our second annual Afternoon Tea! This year we will have a stunning display of antique quilts and coverlets, and we will be joined by Megan Smith from the Indiana State Museum who will give a fascinating talk on historical textiles.
Be sure to book your spot ahead of time!
$18 non-members
$15 WCHS Members (Please login as an active member for discount)
Genealogy Nights - April 1st
Looking to do some research on your Washington County, Indiana ancestors but are unsure of where to start, or need a little help with a pesky line? Come to Genealogy Night at The John Hay Center! Our experienced staff will be present to give special hands-on assistance in starting your genealogy journey.
Admission:
1-Night - $15
Lunch’n’Learn - Community and Change with Mark Olesh
Local teacher Mark Olesh is joining us yet again to share his exciting research. This time Mark has delved into the history of schools and school consolidation in Washington County! Ever wondered what happened to all our small rural schools? When did our three county schools open? This is the presentation that will explain it all!
Admission:
$12 non-members
$10 WCHS Members (Please login as an active member for discount)
Genealogy Nights - April 15th
Looking to do some research on your Washington County, Indiana ancestors but are unsure of where to start, or need a little help with a pesky line? Come to Genealogy Night at The John Hay Center! Our experienced staff will be present to give special hands-on assistance in starting your genealogy journey.
Admission:
1-Night - $15
Armed Forces Day & Special Military Exhibit
Opening of temporary special military exhibit. Free museum admission for veterans and opportunity to share oral histories on our country’s conflicts.
Death Traditions & Spiritualism with Guest Speaker Rhiannon Cizon
Help us welcome guest speaker Rhiannon Cizon who will be visiting us to give a special presentation on our traditions surrounding death and burial in the 1800s.
From mourning clothing to hair art, learn how we grew to handle death and grief.
Admission:
$15 WCHS Members (Please login as an active member for discount)
$18 non-members
Symbolism in Stones: A Walking Tour of Crown Hill Cemetery with Rhiannon Cizon
A continuation of Rhiannon Cizon’s presentation, join her for a specialized walking tour of our local and historic Crown Hill Cemetery. She will guide us in exploring the different variety of old headstones, their unique markings, and what they mean.
Admission:
$15 WCHS Members (Please login as an active member for discount)
$18 non-members
First Day of the Indiana Historical Society Exhibit - Auto Indiana
A special temporary exhibit from the Indiana Historical Society that will explore the history of automobiles in the Hoosier State.
