Needlework Exhibit~Coverlets
Coverlets were popular in the mid 19th century in East Central Indiana. A number of coverlet weavers settled in and around Henry County, and a great number of their woven…
Needlework Exhibit~Embroidery
The added color with embroidery thread in intricate designs is a real eye-catcher! Found in all sorts of items: Handkerchiefs, table runners, hand towels.
Needlework Exhibit~Quilts
It really is difficult to put into words the hard work and care that went into creating these quilts. …
Needlework Exhibit~Lace & Doilies
Examples of tatting and crocheting in doilies. Doilies were sometimes called antimacassars. An antimacassar was a piece of cloth laid on the back of a chair or the arms of…
Moving Forward!
Our final township trivia answer is 1834! The Symons Creek covered bridge was supposedly the first covered bridge in Indiana and was located in our county in Dudley Township! It…
The days of Chrysler, rotary phones and Sputnik
Historical Society’s 1950s-1960s exhibit showcases an unforgettable time By DARREL RADFORD Historically Speaking “Grandpa, what’s that?” “That’s an old-fashioned rotary telephone.” The youth paused for a moment, and then asked…