Upcoming Events at the John Hay Center
Washington Co. Historical Society Genealogy Club
Genealogy Club Meeting – Featuring Guest Speaker Stephanie K. Rockey, Washington County Clerk of Courts
Stephanie K. Rockey, Washington County Clerk of Courts and County Election Administrator, will present on how to use court and clerk records in your family history research. Her presentation will include:
An overview of court records, probate files, guardianship cases, civil and criminal records, marriage licenses, voter registrations, and more
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.
Scan-A-Thon at The Stevens Memorial Museum
Bring your old photographs and documents of people and places around Washington County to be digitally scanned and added to the Washington County Historical Society’s renowned genealogical collection! Scanning documents is a fantastic way to ensure they can be preserved and enjoyed for decades to come, as well as help researchers learn about Washington County or their own families in the future.
Model A Car Show
Calling all classic car enthusiasts! Join us for an unforgettable experience at our upcoming Model A Car Show at The John Hay Center. We will be joined by a variety of local Model A Car Clubs that will be parked all throughout our lots, gleaming, and honking their iconic horns.
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.
Indiana Author's Day
We are so excited to be bringing back our Indiana Authors Day!
This year, we will again feature an authors fair, filled with a variety of local Hoosier authors who will be sharing their work s. Our featured guest speaker is Edward Fujawa.
He will be giving a presentation on his book Vanished Indianapolis which explores the buildings and structures of our capital city that have been lost to time and how the spaces they occupied are used today. In addition, he will be discussing his research methods, as well as some new work he’s been doing on
the history of the Monon and our new trail!
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!
