America has turned 250 years old and we want to celebrate!

Join us from 1PM to 3PM on the John Hay Center Pioneer Village grounds for a birthday party for our nation. There will be ice cream and treats for everyone, and a chance to socialize with the people in our community and revel in the amazing history of our county and country!

(more details TBA as we get closer to the date)

Friday, August 7: JHC Concert Series
Scheduled for 8 to 10PM.
Act and pricing TBA.

Join local historian Bob Moody to explore the infamous Moody-Tolliver Feud that lit up Orange County, Indiana.
Time TBA
Admission: $10 WCHS Members $12 non-members

Friday, September 4: JHC Concert Series - Ultimate Rock Tribute
Scheduled for 8 to 10PM
Featured act is Lysergic Band
Pricing TBA

Saturday, September 9: Authors Fair

The Annual Authors Fair is back for its third year! Stop by the Depot and explore a variety of incredible local authors, ask questions, obtain signed copies, and more!

Featured guest speaker TBA
Time TBA

Scan-a-thon at the Stevens Museum Genealogical Library from 11AM to 3PM.

Bring along your old photographs of people and places around Washington County, Indiana to be digitally scanned and added to the Washington County Historical Society’s collection. Scanned copies of photos and documents added to our archives will last forever and will be incredible tools for county citizens and researchers alike. 

Photos of Washington County families, bygone businesses, churches, and historic homes
are welcome. You can keep your originals while scanned copies are added to our records. Bring along your own flash drive and we will be happy to share the scanned copies with you!

Saturday, October 3 & Sunday, October 4:

Old Settlers Days Festival

The annual Old Settlers Days Festival at the John Hay Center. Explore our campus, museums, Pioneer Village, the John Hay Birthplace and more while exploring a variety of local crafts and food vendors. Music, food trucks, and a weekend of celebrating Washington County!

Takes place 10am to 4pm both Saturday and Sunday

Saturday, October 3 & Sunday, October 4:

Old Settlers Days Festival

The annual Old Settlers Days Festival at the John Hay Center. Explore our campus, museums, Pioneer Village, the John Hay Birthplace and more while exploring a variety of local crafts and food vendors. Music, food trucks, and a weekend of celebrating Washington County!

Takes place 10am to 4pm both Saturday and Sunday

October 8th to November 5th: Temporary Exhibit ‘Going Pro: Basketball Origins in Indiana’
Temporary Exhibit from the Indiana Historical Society that dives deep into the history
of basketball in the Hoosier state.

Located in the Stevens Memorial Museum Basement and is viewable for free during regular museum hours.

Saturday, October 24: Boo Bash and Pumpkin Walk

Annual Boo Bash arranged by WSLM and held on the John Hay Center grounds from 5 to 7PM. Walk through the Pioneer Village in your Halloween costume and trick or treat from a variety of local businesses.

Hang around to enjoy the amazing carved pumpkins that will line and light up the Village paths until 8PM.