Upcoming Events at the John Hay Center
Armed Forces Day & Special Military Exhibit
Opening of temporary special military exhibit. Free museum admission for veterans and opportunity to share oral histories on our country’s conflicts.
Death Traditions and Spiritualism with Guest Speaker Rhiannon Cizon
Help us welcome guest speaker Rhiannon Cizon who will be visiting us to give a special presentation on our traditions surrounding death and burial in the 1800s.
From mourning clothing to hair art, learn how we grew to handle death and grief.
Admission:
$15 WCHS Members (Please login as an active member for discount)
$18 non-members
Symbolism in Stones: A Walking Tour of Crown Hill Cemetery with Rhiannon Cizon
A continuation of Rhiannon Cizon’s presentation, join her for a specialized walking tour of our local and historic Crown Hill Cemetery. She will guide us in exploring the different variety of old headstones, their unique markings, and what they mean.
Admission:
$15 WCHS Members (Please login as an active member for discount)
$18 non-members
First Day of the Indiana Historical Society Exhibit - Auto Indiana
A special temporary exhibit from the Indiana Historical Society that will explore the history of automobiles in the Hoosier State.
First Day of the Indiana Historical Society Exhibit - Faces of the Civil War
A special temporary exhibit from the Indiana Historical Society that will feature the history and effects of the Civil War in Indiana.
Old Settlers Days
Old Settlers Days
Boo Bash at the John Hay Center
The Boo Bash will be held on October 25th from 5-6:30PM. Come in costume and treat or treat through the John Hay Center! An event put on by WSLM, come by the John Hay Center in costume and treat or treating! Stick around to see the variety of carved pumpkins lined along the pathways of the Pioneer Village!
WCHS Annual Meeting of the Membership
Our annual meeting for our membership to join us in celebrating the year past and to elect new board members.
The Depot Open House and Jim Smoak Concert
Join us for the Annual Jim Smoak concert at the Depot beginning at 12:00pm (Music begins at 1:00pm) and ending at 4:00pm. This event is open to the public, and admission is just a donation. This also serves as a Christmas Open House at The Depot Railroad Museum.
The Polar Express at the Depot
Join us for the annual showing of The Polar Express at The Depot. This event is free to the public, but donations are appreciated. The movie starts at 7PM. Christmas pajamas are welcome!
