Upcoming Events at the John Hay Center
Solar Eclipse Campsites Available
Campsites are available around the John Hay Center campus and parking lot from Friday April 5th to after the eclipse on Monday April 8th.
Solar Eclipse Campsites Available
Campsites are available around the John Hay Center campus and parking lot from Friday April 5th to after the eclipse on Monday April 8th.
2024 Total Solar Eclipse Guest Speaker
Join us at the Depot for an exciting talk from Retired Brig. General David Vesper on the process and significance of solar eclipses.
Movie Night at The Amphitheatre - Little Shop of Horrors
Join us for “Little Shop of Horrors” our final film of our solar eclipse celebration films! Film will be free to the public, donations are appreciated. The film is set to begin at 7PM at the Amphitheater. If weather does not permit, the film will be shown in The Depot.
Solar Eclipse Campsites Available
Campsites are available around the John Hay Center campus and parking lot from Friday April 5th to after the eclipse on Monday April 8th.
Campfire Stories - Wiener Roast and S’Mores in the Pioneer Village
Join us on April 5th for an evening of Campfire Stories - Wiener Roast and S’mores - Event to be held 5-8PM in the Pioneer Village Common Area. Details TBA.
Eclipse Party
Join us for a Solar Eclipse Celebration at The John Hay Center! The party is set to begin at 7PM. Details TBA.
The John Hay Center will have primitive and mobile RV campsites available to rent for the weekend, three nights Friday through Monday, with checkout by 4PM Monday April 8, 2023.
Solar Eclipse Campsites Available
Campsites are available around the John Hay Center campus and parking lot from Friday April 5th to after the eclipse on Monday April 8th.
Solar Eclipse Day
Join us for Solar Eclipse Day and experience a total Solar Eclipse across North America, where Salem will be included in the path of totality! A variety of events, an exhibit, camping, and more will be available leading up to the eclipse. With a viewing available via The John Hay Center grounds during the time of the eclipse which is set to happen here around 2:00 - 3:00PM.
The John Hay Center will have primitive and mobile RV campsites available to rent for the weekend, three nights Friday through Monday, with checkout by 4PM Monday April 8, 2023. Contact us for more information.
Outdoor Youth Day at the John Hay Center
The John Hay Center invites you to our Outdoor Youth Day which will be an afternoon for kids to come out, explore the grounds, and have some outdoors fun ahead of summer vacation.
We will feature a variety of activities including archery, air rifles, a visit from the raptor birds of prey from Hardy Lake, and more. This event is currently set for 1:00 to 4:00PM.
Author's Afternoon
September 7th will be our Author's Afternoon featuring special guest speaker Ray Boomhower.
Beginning at 2PM we will have an author's fair featuring many local Hoosier authors who will be selling their books, then we will have a sort introduction by Jeremy Elliott before Hoosier author Ray Boomhower will give a talk on one of his recent books.
Old Settlers Days
Old Settlers Days for 2024 will be held on October 5th and 6th. More Information to come.
Old Settlers Days
Old Settlers Days for 2024 will be held on October 5th and 6th. More Information to come.