What if Wilbur Wright tried to invent an airplane today?
A famous Henry County birthday was observed this week. Wilbur Wright was born April 16, 1867, near Millville in Henry County, a son of Milton and Susan Catherine Koerner Wright.…
A Special Evening with Kevin Stonerock
Enjoy an up-close and personal musical event with Hoosier songwriter Kevin Stonerock. Stonerock has graciously donated his time and expertise to spend the evening of Friday, May 2, from 7-9…
Spring 2025 Historicalog
Surprise! A treat for everyone, the Spring 2025 Historicalog! If you aren’t an HCHS member, check out the last page to find out how to join. Share this with your…
Interesting comments come with ‘This Day In History’ Facebook page
Our ‘This Day In History’ Facebook posts often receive interesting and enlightening reactions. As we concluded our “Black History Month” series in February, many fond reflections of well-known court bailiff…
Gene Hackman will always be a ‘Hoosier’
The entertainment world was stunned by news of Gene Hackman’s death Wednesday alongside his wife Betsy Arakawa in their Santa Fe, New Mexico, home. Here in Henry County, Indiana, more…
HCHS Meeting Space Policy Updated
The HCHS Board of Trustees updated the Meeting Space Policy recently. Nonprofit organizations wishing to hold a meeting at the Museum with fewer than 20 guests may do so with…
$100 in 1923 equals…
$1,845 in 2025 dollars! HCHS just received this check wherein Mount Summit Motor Co. paid $100 to Central Rubber & Supply Co. on 6 June 1923. This was found in…