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.…
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…
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…
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…
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:
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…
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”…
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…
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…
By Darrel Radford For The Courier-Times A brother’s sweet jump shot from the top of the key. A ringside seat for a sectional upset. Big time shots, overtime thrillers and…
