Come step back in time with the Ohio County Historical Society on June 4th from 6 to 9 pm on Main Street. You will have the opportunity to meet Civil War soldiers, some of whom will try to recruit you! For those of you who muster in, you may be put through some exciting drills.
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Ohio County has a rich history just like every other county in America.  The different personalities and events make it our own wonderful history.  The first recorded history of white Americans in the territory that would become Ohio County refers to Colonel Archibald Lochry in 1781.  Colonel Lochry was leading a contingent of about 100 [...]

November 14, 2009, 10:00-4:00
Market Place Time has rolled around again for our annual Market Place.  This year it will be held at Heritage Hall on Main Street.  If you have handmade items or antiques to sell and would like a booth space or more information, contact Lois 812-438-4915. There will be wood working, dolls, baskets, [...]

October 24, 2009, 6:00-9:00 p.m.

This annual family-friendly event is done in partnership with the Rising Sun Police Department. The costume contest will return along with Dr. Demented’s Science Lab, dancing, food, games, straw maze, and haunted vignettes. Come and join in this fun-filled evening of ghouls, witches, and who knows whats.
Admission $2.00 per person. Food, [...]

October 16, 2009, 6:00 p.m.

James Whitcomb Riley is one of Indiana’s best known authors. Jeff Kuehl, a regular performer at the Indiana Repertory Theatre for eleven years, portrays Mr. Riley for this program. we will have a brief history of Mr. Riley’s early life including his frustrating musical career. An Old Sweetheart of Mine, Little [...]

Antique Appraisal Robert Hill, certified appraiser will be at the museum to look at your antique treasures. Bring your antiques to find out what they are worth. Besides giving you a value, Bob will also give you some historical information about the piece. Each antique appraised will cost $5 and three antiques [...]

September 21-October 25, 2009
The Golden Age: Indiana Literature, 1880-1920 Exhibit
The 19th state’s rich literary heritage at the turn of the century is highlighted in the Indiana Historical Society exhibition, The Golden Age: Indiana Literature, 1880-1920.  Drawn from collections at the IHS, Indiana State Library, and Indiana University’s Lilly Library, the exhibition explores what came to [...]

September 18, 2009, 6:00 p.m.
A Conversation with Mr. Jefferson Dinner Program Featured at this dinner program at Heritage Hall on Main Street will be David Best portraying Thomas Jefferson, the third president of the United States and author of the Declaration of Independence.  The title of his reenactment will be A Conversation with Mr. Jefferson.
Mr. [...]

August 30, 2009, 1:00 p.m.
Vintage Base Ball Game
The Indianapolis Blues will travel to Rising Sun to challenge our own Belle River Ball Club. The August 22 doubleheader will be played at the soccer fields by Grand Victoria Casino and Resort. This is a free event. Come and cheer the local boys onto [...]

The past two years in July the Ohio County Historical Society has brought 1869 base ball to Rising Sun. Both years the Cincinnati Buckeyes and the Cincinnati Red Stockings have taken to the field to play America’s Pastime. Interest was generated to have our own team [...]