Indiana Bicentennial Book Going Fast!
We have 3 copies of this book left! Hurry in now to pick up your copy just in time for Christmas gift giving! After December 17, it will no longer…
“Raintree County” selected Next Indiana Bookshelf 2016
The Next Indiana Bookshelf, a selection of 13 books to serve as a resource for next year’s Bicentennial, will include the book closest to the hearts of Henry County folks: Raintree County by Ross Lockeridge, Jr.…
Maxwell Addition Open to the Public
Saturday, April 25th was an exciting day at the Henry County Historical Society. Not only did we hold our annual meeting, but it was the day of our Grand Opening…
Remembering Howard Joyner
Howard E. Joyner, 85, of Lafayette passed away Monday, October 27, 2014. He was born February 20, 1929 in New Castle to the late William H. ‘Chic’ Joyner and Beatrice…
Our History
The Henry County Historical Society was founded in 1887 by a group of forward thinking citizens who knew the importance of preserving the county’s past, not only for their children and…
Maxwell Project
The building project for the new home of the Maxwell Automobile and Maxwell collection is underway! Here are some photos of the progress made so far:
Remembering Jim Reno
Darrel Radford / C-T photo The Gentle Man Jim Reno’s sculpture of The Gentle Man is in the Henry County Historical Society Museum. Posted: Friday, June 13, 2014 6:18 pm…
Mt. Lawn memories make the heart race
By DARREL RADFORD HISTORICALLY SPEAKING | 0 comments Famous band leaders Jimmy Dorsey and Sammy Kaye played there. Chrysler workers who came here from Kentucky once lived there. The “Rushville Rocket”…
Lincoln-Kennedy simularities odd and eerie
By DARREL RADFORD For the Courier-Times This week, America observed two major historical dates. Tuesday was the 150th anniversary of President Abraham Lincoln’s Gettysburg address. Friday marked the 50th year…
Museum is hidden Henry County jewel
By DARREL RADFORD Historically Speaking The year was 1870. Less than 100 years after America won its independence. Just 54 years after Indiana became a state. Only 48 years after…