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History Dinner Series Begins |
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Written by Jeremy Risen
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Friday, 19 February 2010 |
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A new series of dinner programs will begin at the museum on Thursday, March 11. Susan E. Walters will present the first program entitled Presentations of an 1860s Lady beginning at 6:00 pm. Tickets are $12 in advance and $15 at the door. Ticket prices include dinner and the program.
Walters will share a female's perspective of the Civil War years, using hand-made reproduction clothing and years of experience to illustrate how women and children lived in the 1860s. Walters has appeared in the History Channel movie "80 Acres of Hell" and "She Magazine." She has traveled across the country sharing her knowledge and passion for history. She grew up in Vernon, Indiana and now resides in North Vernon.
The History Dinner Series programs are quarterly events featuring a presentation about a variety of history-related topics. Tickets are available at the museum during operating hours and seating for this event is limited. |
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Last Updated ( Friday, 19 February 2010 )
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Scott County Genealogical Society Art on Display |
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Written by Jeremy Risen
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Wednesday, 03 March 2010 |
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From March 16 through April 30, the museum will display the Scott County Genealogical Society's 19 piece art collection. The art pieces are original, one of a kind from the Christine Larsen estate. Larsen was an art collector whose collection, in part, was donated to the Genealogical Society. The exhibit includes ceramics, glass, pictures, plaques, prints and tiles created by artists Sally Cleveland, Larry Halvorsen, Joshite Jakalgle, M. Kuzio, Lamont, Scott Malcom, Liz Mapelli, Moureau, Tom Philabaum, A. Ruu, Jay Schwalbe, Mike Thompson and D. Walder. The Genealogical Society is offering these art pieces for sale at one-half the appraised value.
The Genealogical Society will also host an Open House to view the exhibit on Sunday, March 21, from 1:00 - 4:00 pm. This event is open to the public and refreshments will be provided.
The exhibit is open to the public during regular museum operating hours. Call or e-mail the Genealogical Society at 812-752-3388 or
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for more information. The Scott County Genealogical Society Research Rooms are located on the first floor of the museum.
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Written by Jeremy Risen
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Friday, 08 January 2010 |
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The museum is now hosting a raffle for a 32 inch Magnavox LCD HDTV and Vizio Blu-Ray player! Tickets are $1 each or 6 for $5 and can be purchased at the museum or from Preservation Alliance board members. The drawing for the raffle will be held Saturday, April 17. You do not need to be present to win, but you must be at least 18 years old. |
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Last Updated ( Friday, 05 February 2010 )
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