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Copyright 1887-2024 Henry County Historical Society, New Castle, Indiana

Bringing History to Life &
Life to History Since 1887!

Hours of Operation
Please contact us to make an appointment to visit during these hours:
Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, & Fridays~1-4:30 p.m.
Tours by appointment.
We can work with you if you can only come in on a
Monday or Saturday.
March through December

Admission Fees: None!

Call us: 765-529-4028
Email us:
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Mail us:
606 South 14th Street, New Castle, IN 47362

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Henry County Historical Society, Inc

Hours Tuesday-Friday from 1 to 4:30 p.m.
We're ALWAYS open by appointment.
Call Co-Director Darrel Radford
at 765-524-0530
Email: [email protected]
Call: 765-529-4028

Henry County Historical Society, Inc

2 days ago

A MERRY CHRISTMAS TIMES TWO STORYOn this day in Henry County history, Dec. 25, 1944, Dick Leitch celebrated two Christmas Days. Leitch, who would go on to become Sunnyside Elementary School Principal as well as member of the New Castle School Board and City Council, was on the U.S.S. Hyman as it hovered near the International Date Line along the 180th parallel.The international date line, established in 1884, passes through the mid-Pacific Ocean and roughly follows a 180 degrees longitude north-south line on the Earth. It is located halfway around the world from the prime meridian — the 0 degrees longitude line in Greenwich, England.The international date line functions as a “line of demarcation” separating two consecutive calendar dates. When you cross the date line, you become a time traveler of sorts. Cross to the west and it’s one day later; cross back and you’ve “gone back in time." So, while Leitch and his fellow crew members celebrated Christmas on the west side of the line, it was still Christmas Eve on the east side of the line. Then, when the ship crossed the Date Line, it was Christmas on the east side. And they celebrated again. In addition to teaching elementary, Dick served as a projectionist and stagehand in local theatre, audio/visual director at Chrysler High School, coached tennis and was the voice of Trojan High School Basketball during the 1960’s. He served as principal at Sunnyside Elementary for 20 years retiring in 1988. Dick was proud of the fact that he was still coaching tennis in his 80’s.Dick was a very active member of the New Castle community. He was a member of First United Methodist Church, Rotary International, City Council, serving three terms at-large; the Henry County Park Board, New Castle Zoning Board, New Castle-Henry County Library Board, the Indiana Basketball Hall of Fame where he was 2016’s volunteer of the year; and the American Legion Post #137 and V.F.W. Post 1282, where he faithfully served in the Flag Corp. of the Veteran’s Honor Guard. He also served several terms on the New Castle Community School Board of Trustees and was a charter member of the Optimist Club.Dick died Jan. 17, 2017, at the age of 96.Do you remember Dick Leitch? ... See MoreSee Less

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Henry County Historical Society, Inc

2 days ago

On this day in Henry County history, Dec. 25, 1829, the town of Lewisville was platted by Lewis C. Freeman.Here is his grave in Lewisville cemetery,Lewisville is rooted in history. The Houston Brick dates back to 1835. It was once a dry goods store owned by William Houston, a cousin to Gen. Sam Houston who led the Texas revolution against Mexico in 1835. The Guyer Opera House was a theatre built in 1902, attracting top name entertainers along the National Road.Two history-making residents still call Lewisville home. Marion Pierce was the all-time career high school basketball scoring leader from the time he graduated in 1961 until 1990, when Damon Bailey of Bedford North Lawrence broke it. Tom Saunders (R-Lewisville) served in the Indiana House of Representatives for 26 years, one of the longest tenures in Henry County political history.Happy birthday -- and Merry Christmas -- to Lewisville.BASKETBALL LIVES HEREThis day in Henry County history is brought to you by Destination Henry County, Indiana. Discover slam-dunk experiences at www.HoopsInHenry.com.Visit the Facebook page at Destination: Henry County, IndianaHELP US PRESERVE COMMUNITY HISTORYPlease join the Henry County Historical Society with a $25 annual membership. Visit our website at www.henrycountymuseum.orgCOME SEE US!Come visit the Henry County Historical Society Museum at 606 S. 14th St., New Castle and see a 1911 Maxwell. We're open Tuesday through Friday from 1-4:30 p.m. and ANYTIME by appointment. Call 529-4028 and leave a message. ... See MoreSee Less

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3 days ago

On this day in Henry County history, Dec. 24, 1956, ground was broken for construction of New Castle's million-dollar physical education plant and gym. Gym Now members present for the occasion included two pictured here, Ed Ogborne (left) and New Castle Mayor Walter Falck (right). Others present were Charlotte Claflin, Otis Stoops, Floyd Abston, Edgar B. Redman, Paul Osborne, Joseph Ratcliff, Wilbur Lee, E.W. Swayzee and Howard White.BASKETBALL LIVES HEREThis day in Henry County history is brought to you by Destination Henry County, Indiana. Discover slam-dunk experiences at www.HoopsInHenry.com.Visit the Facebook page at Destination: Henry County, IndianaHELP US PRESERVE COMMUNITY HISTORYPlease join the Henry County Historical Society with a $25 annual membership. Visit our website at www.henrycountymuseum.orgCOME SEE US!Come visit the Henry County Historical Society Museum at 606 S. 14th St., New Castle and see a 1911 Maxwell. We're open Tuesday through Friday from 1-4:30 p.m. and ANYTIME by appointment. Call 529-4028 and leave a message. ... See MoreSee Less

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Henry County Historical Society, Inc

3 days ago

The Gift Shop will be open tomorrow from 1 p.m. until 4:30 p.m. for your last-minute gift needs! Cash or local checks only. Thank you and Happy Holidays! 🗝 ... See MoreSee Less

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Henry County Historical Society, Inc

4 days ago

On this day in Henry County history, Dec. 23, 1940, Joseph Smith, Henry County's last known Civil War veteran, died. He is buried in Batson Cemetery.BASKETBALL LIVES HEREThis day in Henry County history is brought to you by Destination Henry County, Indiana. Discover slam-dunk experiences at www.HoopsInHenry.com.Visit the Facebook page at Destination: Henry County, IndianaHELP US PRESERVE COMMUNITY HISTORYPlease join the Henry County Historical Society with a $25 annual membership. Visit our website at www.henrycountymuseum.orgCOME SEE US!Come visit the Henry County Historical Society Museum at 606 S. 14th St., New Castle and see a 1911 Maxwell. We're open Tuesday through Friday from 1-4:30 p.m. and ANYTIME by appointment. Call 529-4028 and leave a message. ... See MoreSee Less

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