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CLOSED THURSDAY, NOV 15, due to weather!

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November 15, 2018

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 schedule a tour and/or research during these hours:
Thursdays, Fridays, & Saturdays 11 a.m.-4 p.m.
If no appointment is made, tour and/or research cannot be guaranteed if no volunteers are available.
Open through early March to late December!

Admission Fees: None!

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606 South 14th Street, New Castle, IN 47362

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Henry County Historical Society, Inc

Open early March through late December!
Open Thursdays, Fridays, & Saturdays
11 a.m.-4 p.m. ET
Please call ahead for tours and/or research so that we may schedule volunteers. If no appointment is made, tours and/or research cannot be guaranteed.

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On this day in Henry County history, May 28, 1985, Hooks Drugs Inc. merged with the Kroger Company. J. Douglas Reeves of Knightstown had served as president of the board for Hooks, following the footsteps of his father, who had served in the same capacities.The Kroger Company divested the firm a year later. Then Hook’s became a division of the privately held Hook-SupeRx, Inc. In 1988, the company added the Brooks Drug chain. Pictured here is a night view of a Hooks in downtown New Castle, from the digital files of the late Mike Bertram. It was located at the corner of Broad and 14th streets. Do you remember Hook's Drug Stores in Henry County?Hook’s was one of the oldest drugstore chains in the country and operated over 400 stores in Indiana and contiguous states. The chain included 30 Convalescent Aids Centers, which were established in 1977. Registered pharmacists managed most stores, and the chain had over 5,000 employees.In 1994, Revco D.S. Inc. acquired Hook-SuperRx, a move that created the nation’s second-largest drugstore chain. CVS acquired Revco in 1997. The HOOK’S HISTORICAL DRUG STORE Museum at the Indiana State Fairgrounds is the last remnant of what once was a thriving local drug store chain.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 www.Facebook.com/VisitHenryCounty.com.HELP US PRESERVE COMMUNITY HISTORYPlease join the Henry County Historical Society with a $25 annual membership. Visit our website at www.henrycountymuseum.orgCOME SEE US!We're open Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day and ANYTIME by appointment. Call us at 765-529-4028 or 765-524-0530. ... See MoreSee Less

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HCHS in the 2025 Memorial Day Parade! 🗝 ... See MoreSee Less

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By adminMay 26, 2025Category: Henry County History FeedTags: 2025, Gene Ingram, Linda Brown, Memorial Day Parade, Rhea Duvall, Veterans Thank you, Gene Ingram, for driving the 1930 Chrysler in the 202...

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On this day in Henry County history, May 27, 1957, the last class at Kennard High School graduated.This photo is from circa 1909. Did you graduate from Kennard High School?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 www.Facebook.com/VisitHenryCounty.com.HELP US PRESERVE COMMUNITY HISTORYPlease join the Henry County Historical Society with a $25 annual membership. Visit our website at www.henrycountymuseum.orgCOME SEE US!We're open Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day and ANYTIME by appointment. Call us at 765-529-4028 or 765-524-0530. ... See MoreSee Less

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On this day in Henry County history, May 26, 1953, the Newby-Paul Motor Company was celebrating its 25th anniversary. Pictured here is customer Crawford Parker, who was Indiana Lt. Governor at the time, shaking hands with Ivan Paul after purchasing a vehicle. Parker, from Mooreland, served as Indiana Lt. Governor from 1957 to 1961. He narrowly lost to Democrat Matt Welch in the 1960 gubernatorial race, one of the closest elections in Indiana history. Click on the photo to enlarge.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 www.Facebook.com/VisitHenryCounty.com.HELP US PRESERVE COMMUNITY HISTORYPlease join the Henry County Historical Society with a $25 annual membership. Visit our website at www.henrycountymuseum.orgCOME SEE US!We're open Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day and ANYTIME by appointment. Call us at 765-529-4028 or 765-524-0530. ... See MoreSee Less

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On this date in Henry County history, May 25, 1873, a new St. Anne Catholic Church, pictured here, was dedicated in New Castle.According to local historian Doug Magers, author of the book St. Anne And Her People, a 20-family congregation raised money to build this wooden-frame church. The congregation at that time included tailors, farmers, florists, barbers, saloon keepers, dealers of dry goods, bakers, harness and buggy makers, machinists, engineers, railroaders and homemakers. Though there were several German families, the majority of loyal parishioners were of Irish descent. During the ceremony, the new edifice was blessed by the Rt. Rev. Maurice de St. Palais, Bishop of Vincennes. Later in the day, the sacrament of confirmation was given to parishioners by the Very Rev. P.B. O'Connor, who had also preached during morning and afternoon services.The Henry County Historical Society has copies of Doug Magers' comprehensive book, St. Anne and Her People, for sale in the gift shop. The 356-page book features hundreds of photos and chronicles the history of the church from its very beginnings through the tragic fire and the construction of the current church. If you're interested, give us a call at 765-524-0530 or come see us at 606 S. 14th St. We're open Tuesday through Friday from 1 to 4:30 p.m. or ANYTIME by appointment. Call Co-Director Darrel Radford at 765-524-0530 to schedule your visit today.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 www.Facebook.com/VisitHenryCounty.com.HELP US PRESERVE COMMUNITY HISTORYPlease join the Henry County Historical Society with a $25 annual membership. Visit our website at www.henrycountymuseum.orgCOME SEE US!We're open Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day and ANYTIME by appointment. Call us at 765-529-4028 or 765-524-0530. ... See MoreSee Less

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