Events

Celebrating Black History Month with Ricky Cottman

Henry County Historical Society & Museum 606 South 14th Street, New Castle, IN, United States

Spend an evening learning more about Henry County's rich Black history with local author Ricky Cottman.  This event is free and open to the public.  Donations are always welcome!

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Whatever Happened to Catherine Winters? Presentation by Darrel Radford

Henry County Historical Society & Museum 606 South 14th Street, New Castle, IN, United States

Learn more about the mysterious disappearance of 9-year-old Catherine Winters on March 20, 1913, from the midday streets of New Castle.  HCHS Co-Director Darrel Radford will walk you through several different theories.  Catherine Winters was never found. This event is free and open to the public.  Donations are always welcome!

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Tornadoes in Henry County History

Henry County Historical Society & Museum 606 South 14th Street, New Castle, IN, United States

Learn more about historic tornadoes that have touched down in Henry County with HCHS Co-Director Darrel Radford. This event is free and open to the public.  Donations are always welcome!

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138th Annual Meeting

Henry County Historical Society & Museum 606 South 14th Street, New Castle, IN, United States

Join us on Sunday, April 27, 2025, at our 138th Annual Meeting.  The event begins at 2 p.m.  We will be celebrating the Grand Army of the Republic with speaker Ron Darrah from the Indiana Genealogical Society.  The 2025 exhibit, Exploring the GAR in Henry County, opens.  Election of HCHS Board Trustees is on the…