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Welcome to Historical Society of Harrison co.org

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(812) 736-2373

Welcome to Historical Society of Harrison co.org

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(812) 736-2373

Events and Motto

Events

 The WHH Log cabin is open everyday in October from 9 AM to 5 PM. Come by and see what is new. 


 October 2022 Quarterly program will be on Joseph Holt of Breckinridge County, Kentucky.

   The Historical Society of Harrison County Indiana will hold the October Quarterly event on Tuesday, October 25th at 7:00 pm (Eastern) at the Harrison County Office Building meeting room located at 245 Atwood Street in Corydon (former Harrison County Hospital.)  The speaker will be Susan Dyer who will present a program on Joseph Holt of Breckinridge County, Kentucky who served as Abraham Lincoln's Judge Advocate General.  Dyer has been active for many years in telling the Holt story as well as restoring Holt's Historic Home in Breckinridge County, Kentucky.   She has received numerous awards for her efforts.

Dyer said, "I am looking forward to presenting a talk on Joseph Holt and the story behind the efforts to restore a true piece of Kentucky and national heritage and the Holt Home restoration. My heart is in this project, and I have been working for 25 years to see the rewards happening now."  Dyer will also have copies of her books "Lincoln’s Advocate: The Life of Judge Joseph Holt" ($25) and "Joseph Holt Mansion: Saving and Restoring the Home of Lincoln’s Judge Advocate General" (cash or check.).

For more information of this event contact Historical Society of Harrison President Karen Schwartz at karengleitz@hotmail.com  or (812)736-2373.  


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.)  

Due to Covid 19  you can see what what the historical Society has been up to on you tube. You can  now watch some of our events on You Tube.  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCspmxcQaknikf53kr__zT6A  including concerts, past programs and tours.


  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.


   Piano Performances at the Posey House  

Piano Performances by Jean Ann Parker were at the Posey House, located at 225 North Oak Street in downtown Corydon. The piano concerts were supported by a grant from Indiana Arts Commission and Harrison County Community Foundation. They can be heard on You Tube.


  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.

are  now available on the Historical Society of Harrison Co Indiana you tube channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCspmxcQaknikf53kr__zT6A


Historical Society Motto

 The Historical Society of Harrison County is actively engaged in the promotion, preservation, protection and interpretation of Harrison County, Indiana’s rich history.  

****Small Town Harrison County book Now Available****

Get your copy now! 

Call Karen @ (812-736-2373), Email "karengleitz@hotmail.com".               Safe Drive on the 2nd and 4th Sunday at the Posey House from 2 to 4 PM.

About Us

How We're Helping

How We're Helping

How We're Helping

We are a community-based organization focused on history of Harrison County and Indiana. With the help of our tireless  unpaid staff, we organize exciting community events, produce quailty books, pamplets, educational material and  host other interesting programs.

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How We're Helping

How We're Helping

Are you passionate about what we're doing? Let us know! We are always looking for volunteers to help us make our vision a reality. We'll help you find a way to volunteer that best suits you. We're excited to have you join the team!

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How We're Helping

Thank You

Whether you help through monetary donations, volunteering your time, or spreading our mission through word-of-mouth, thank you. We couldn't accomplish our goals without the help of supporters like you. 

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Harrison County Historical Society 5850 Devils Elbow Rd Corydon, IN 47112 US

(812) 736-2373

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