Latest John Hay Center News

2024 Board of Directors Election Results

_{Posted 11/18/2024}

The 2024 WCHS Board Election Results are that Judy Harper and Tim Peace won seats on the board. Judy Harper will continue on the board in her own term after completing the term of a resigned board member. Tim Peace will be taking a seat following Katrina Humphrey's completed terms. 

Capital Campaign for The John Hay Center

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200th Anniversary of the John Hay Birthplace

2024 marks the 200th year of the John Hay Birthplace located on The John Hay Center’s campus on College Avenue. The home was first built in 1824 as a grammar school run by educator John I. Morrison. The school soon outgrew the small building, so they left and the Hay family moved in in the early 1830s. John Hay, personal secretary to Abraham Lincoln and a statesman, was born in this house on October 8, 1838. The Hay family would move to Illinois in the early 1840s, and the house was sold to the Telle family who resided in it until the WCHS purchased it in 1966. The house was placed on the National Register of Historical Places in 1971.

Why Give?

Your financial support is essential to our success and will leave a lasting legacy as we continue our mission to collect and preserving Washington County history.
The purchase of a memorial brick will enshrine you or your loved one’s name alongside a monument of Washington County history, and provide support for our project to place
historically accurate doors on the Hay House.

Any further contribution will be recognized in our annual magazine The Historian and those who make contributions of $1,000 or more will be memorialized on our donor plaques at The Stevens Memorial Museum.

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The John Hay Center is currently seeking applicants for the Depot Manager position.

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Ideal candidates will have the ability to engage and communicate with the general public and maintain productive working relationships. Must also possess the ability to recruit, develop and manage volunteers and have above average skills in critical thinking, analysis, organization, donor stewardship, develop relationships with community organizations, local government and individuals, lead fundraising and development efforts, including grants, individual giving and foundational giving, public speaking and written communications, a sense of humor, integrity and impeccable work ethic.

General responsibilities include but are not limited to the following; welcoming and assisting guests, answering phone calls, responding to voicemails and emails, maintaining daily reports of income and expenses, managing the Depot Gift Shop, creating and monitoring social media posts, collaborating with JHC staff and board members, working special events, offer contributions to our annual magazine, maintain supply inventory, schedule and manage rentals, perform light custodial duties, and completing tasks assigned by the Board of Directors.

This position is currently for Fridays and Saturdays only, from 10am to 5pm. Additional hours may be collected through rentals and special events. Further job information and a more comprehensive list of duties and responsibilities will be provided during interviews.

You can submit a resume or application for employment at the Stevens Memorial Museum, Wednesday through Saturday, from 10am to 5pm, 307 E. Market Street Salem, IN.