John Hay Center Concert Series

Friday, August 7: JHC Concert Series
Scheduled for 8 to 10PM.
Act and pricing TBA.
The Moody-Tolliver Feud with Bob Moody
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
John Hay Center Concert Series

Friday, September 4: JHC Concert Series - Ultimate Rock Tribute
Scheduled for 8 to 10PM
Featured act is Lysergic Band
Pricing TBA
Authors Fair at The Depot
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
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!
Old Settlers Days
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
Old Settlers Days
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
IHS Traveling Exhibit - Going Pro: Basketball Origins in Indiana
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.
Boo Bash and Pumpkin Walk
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.
WCHS Annual Meeting of the Membership
Saturday, November 14:
WCHS Annual Meeting of the Membership
Washington County Historical Society members are invited to our annual meeting at the
Depot Railroad Museum. Join us to elect new board members, hear engaging historical
presentations, present awards, and have a delicious dinner!
Doors open at 5:30PM to allow for early voting with the meeting beginning at 6PM.
