I Spy…
This was the game shown yesterday. Today, I spy… What church in New Castle was this stained glass window in? It was taken to DePauw University and then returned to…
I Spy…
On Opening Day 2016, I looked at the School Room, located in the upstairs of the Annex. Did you know that not only is the School Room open above the…
I Spy about the Museum…
HCHS hosts a treasure trove of very unique items donated to our care. I’ve noticed that whenever I give a tour through the museum or am just passing through my…
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…