Open weekends September & October or Appointment. Call 812-736-2373
Events and Mission Statement
Events
January Quarterly Event - January 28, 2025
The Historical Society of Harrison County will hold its January Quarterly Event on Tuesday, January 28th at 7:00 pm at the Harrison County Community Foundation Conference Room at 1523 Foundation Way (First building on the left on the road to the YMCA.) The presenter for the evening will be Dr. Ronald Van Stockum, a Kentucky scientist, singer, actor, lawyer and writer of Journey Logs, Magic,, Realism, Science, History and Culture. He will speak about his recent publication "Surrounding Ft. Knox Including Southern Indiana." There will be a book sale/book signing as part of the event. For more info contact President Karen Schwartz (812)736-2373 or karengleitz@hotmail.com
At the January 28h Event, there will also be an opportunity to donate $50 to the Historical Society of Harrison County (cash or checks please) and receive a wrapped package containing six HSHC soft cover books including the recent "Journey Along Blue River," "Small Towns, Harrison County," "9 Historic Buildings That Were in Corydon During the Capital Period - And Are Still Here!", "Harrison County Fair Sesquicentennial Souvenir Book," "Harrison County Driving Tour," and "Down in Old Corydon" or individual titles can be acquired separately (Supplies are limited).
Remaining HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF HARRISON COUNTY QUARTERLY EVENTS for 2025 (April, July, October)
April 22 - Field Trip Downtown Corydon (Details TBA)
July 22 - Laura Davis - Davis Hatchery (7:00 pm HCCF)
October 28 - Gerald Fischer - Meade County Historical Incidents (7:00 pm HCCF)
PAST EVENTS (Includes 50 youtube videos on a variety of topics - Just type Historical Society of Harrison County, INDIANA in the youtube search bar...Recent Happy 20th Birthday youtube video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tjYqCq3S5Cc
History of Hurst Family in Harrison County, Indiana
On Tuesday, November 26, Eric Hurst will present "History of the Hurst Family in Harrison County, Indiana at 7:00 pm at the Harrison County Community Foundation at 1523 Foundation Way, Corydon, Indiana. The event is free and open to the public.
Just in Time for Christmas! (Unique Holiday Gift Ideas!)
Book Signing Event during Light Up Corydon Event on November 30th
Saturday, November 30th-The Historical Society of Harrison County will host a Book Signing event from 3-6 pm at the Historic Posey House (225 N. Oak Street-One block west of the First State Capitol Building). Dr. Ronald Von Stockum will be present to meet the public and sign "Surrounding Ft. Knox Including Southern Indiana." There will also be an opportunity to donate $50 to the Historical Society of Harrison County (cash or checks please) and receive a wrapped package containing six HSHC soft cover books including the recent "Journey Along Blue River," "Small Towns, Harrison County," "9 Historic Buildings That Were in Corydon During the Capital Period - And Are Still Here!", "Harrison County Fair Sesquicentennial Souvenir Book," "Harrison County Driving Tour," and "Down in Old Corydon" or individual titles can be acquired separately (Supplies are limited). This is an excellent opportunity to acquire any titles you may be missing from your Historical Society of Harrison County collection. For more information about the event or to arrange alternate time/location to pick up HSHC books contact Historical Society of Harrison County President Karen Schwartz at (812)736-2373 or karengleitz@hotmail.com
Saturday, December 14-Holiday Historic Homes Tour (1:00-4:00 pm) - Both the William Henry Harrison Log Cabin and the Posey House will be stops on the 2024 tour. Tickets are available through Mainstreet Corydon. Be sure to check out our lighted magnolia tree in front of the WHH Log Cabin at 425 North Capitol Avenue and our collection of Charles Schaffer's models which will be lighted for Christmas and on display inside the historic Posey House at 225 North Oak Street.
Episode One of Craig Hall's "Indiana's Story" features Karen Schwartz, President of the Historical Society of Harrison County with the theme Historic Corydon Indiana. The pair take a whirlwind exterior walking tour that focuses on the Nine Historic Buildings That Were Here During the Capital Period (1816-1825) and Are Still Here! beginning with the First State Capitol and ending at the Posey House. The crash course in downtown Corydon history also includes information about the Harrison County Fair, the Battle of Corydon, the Constitution Elm and many other sites. The half hour episode is on Amazon and is available using the following link: Watch Indiana's Story - Historic Corydon Indiana | Prime Video (amazon.com) and on the Historical Society of Harrison County website and Facebook page.
To celebrate the release, Karen Schwartz will retrace the route with a walking tour on Saturday, October 5th at 10:00 am. The event is free and open to the public and participants should meet in front of Old Capitol Building on the Square. The tour will end at the Posey House and attendees are welcome to visit the William Henry Harrison Log Cabin at 419 North Capitol Avenue, which will open for tours at 11:00 am that day. The cabin is open weekends in September and October. For more information or to have the link emailed to you, contact Schwartz at (812)736-2373 or karengleitz@hotmail.com. As the Historical Society of Harrison County continues to celebrate its 20th birthday, the Society will host an event on Tuesday, September 24 at 7:00 pm at the Harrison County Community foundation Building at 1523 Foundation Way in Corydon (On road to YMCA), The topic for the evening will be "Indiana's Bicentennial Revisited" and will features photos and info focusing on Historical Society of Harrison County's 2016 Bicentennial events. (The program on Reuben Binkley originally scheduled for the evening will be rescheduled for a later date.) The event is free and open to the public. For more information contact Historical Society of Harrison County President Karen Schwartz at (812) 736-2373 or karengleitz@hotmail.com
BLUE RIVER BOOKS are here! Contact Karen Schwartz at (812)736-2373 or karengleitz@hotmail.com to make arrangements to get your copy of "Journey Along Blue River." Books are available for a $20 donation to the Historical Society of Harrison County. (Books are also available at Chestnut Street Market @ 220 East Chestnut Street in Corydon. ) Journey Along Blue River Books will also be available at any of our programs listed below...on the 4th Tuesday of each month in 2024 @ 7:00 pm at the HCCF @ 1523 Foundation Way in Corydon (on the road on the YMCA.)
The Historical Society of Harrison County will have the William Henry Harrison Log Cabin at 419 North Capitol Avenue open on fall weekends in September and October (Friday 9-5, Saturday 9-5, Sunday 1-5) Or to make an appointment at another time , call (812) 736-2373 or karengleitz@hotmail.com. The cabin is filled with a wide variety of artifacts from Harrison County Indiana's rich history including memorabilia about William Henry Harrison, the Battle of Corydon, Squire Boone, the Harrison County, Fair, Keller Manufacturing Company, Griffin's Store, the Constitution Elm, James Best, the Nine Historic Buildings That Were in Corydon During the Capital Period (1816-1825) That Are Still Here!" as well as tools and farm implements, signs, advertising, quilts, baskets, books, maps, photos, paintings and many other commemorative artifacts and items of interest. The cabin visit is free and open to the public. Several of the Historical Society of Harrison County books, including the recently released "Journey Along Blue River," "Small Towns Harrison County," "Harrison County Driving Tour," "Nine Historic Buildings That Were Here During the Capitol Period (1816-1825)-And Are Still Here!" "Harrison County Fair Sesquicentennial Book" and more will also be available for a donation to the Historical Society of Harrison County. (This is a great opportunity to get the set - These books make wonderful Christmas gifts. )For more information about the event or the Historical Society of Harrison County or to arrange another time to visit the Harrison Log Cabin or the historic Posey House at 225 Oak Street, contact President Karen Schwartz at karengleitz@hotmail.com or (812)736-2373.
SPECIAL PROGRAM by Bob Bell..."Rev. Elijah Marrs-Slave, Soldier, Servant," focusing on the life and experiences of a US Colored Troops soldier recruited at Camp Nelson, Kentucky. Tuesday, August 27 at 7:00 pm at the Harrison County Community Foundation Building. Free and Open to the Public.
The Historical Society of Harrison Indiana continues to celebrate its 20th Anniversary in 2024. (All events are FREE and OPEN to the public!)
Here is a list of remaining events for 2024...More to Come! (Most events are on the 4th Tuesday @ 7 in the HCCF Conference Room...For more information contact President Karen Schwartz at (812)736-2373 or karengleitz@hotmail.com
Tuesday, August 27 - Bob Bell presents Civil War Colored Regiments @ HCCF @ 7:00 pm
Tuesday, September 24 – Indiana's Bicentennial in 2016 Revisited @ HCCF @ 7:00 pm
Tuesday, October 22 – Mystery of Messamore @ HCCF @ 7:00 pm
Free and open to the public. For more information contact Schwartz at (812)736-2373 or karengleitz@hotmail.com. Also by Zoom, See below.
Tuesday, November 26-History of the Hurst Family in Harrison County by Eric Hurst @ 7:00 pm @ HCCF
Saturday, December 14-Holiday Historic Homes Tour - Both the William Henry Harrison Log Cabin and the Posey House will be stops on the 2024 tour. Tickets available through Mainstreet Corydon
Join Zoom Meetings https://us04web.zoom.us/j/8194400554?pwd=RWR4WExFUFo2aW5kWndiSkd4TVMvUT09 Meeting ID: 819 440 0554 Passcode: r2cjusbN
Time Tuesday March 26th, 2024 at 7:00 PM
For more information on events contact Historical Society of Harrison President Karen Schwartz at karengleitz@hotmail.com or (812)736-2373.
The Historical Society of Harrison County also continues its mission to preserve, protect, promote and interpret the rich history of Harrison County by sponsoring a variety of events through a grant from the Indiana Arts Commission and the Harrison County Community Foundation.
Historical Society of Harrison County, IN - YouTube
This link is also available on the Historical Society of Harrison County website or Facebook (Posey House) or (Historical Society of Harrison County Indiana.) You can now watch (40 plus) of our events on You Tube. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCspmxcQaknikf53kr__zT6A including concerts, past programs and tours.
Other Historic Arts Experiences include an online Jamey Aebersold Jazz Concert, online historic painting classes, historic loom experiences, and other events all on or soon to be on YouTube
Jamey Aebersold Jazz Concert now on you tube
I 've Been Everywhere by Karen Schwartz, Harrison Co Railroad, Blue River, River Road Film tours from Small Towns Harrison County and Piano at the Posey House Concerts, and past Historical Society of Harrison County programs.
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Historical Society Mission Statement
Mission Statement of Historical Society of Harrison County: To preserve, protect, promote and interpret the rich history of Harrison County, Indiana
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****Small Town Harrison County book Now Available****
Get your copy now!
Call Karen @ (812-736-2373), Email "karengleitz@hotmail.com".