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Historic New Harmony

History, ideas and community—past and present.

Historic New Harmony is a program of the University of Southern Indiana’s Division of Outreach and Engagement, dedicated to preserving and interpreting one of America’s most influential historic communities. We manage 23 properties and operate the Atheneum, which serves as New Harmony’s visitor center, welcoming travelers, scholars and community members to explore history, ideas and place.

Experience New Harmony

Visit

Explore exhibitions, take guided tours and plan your time in New Harmony.

Learn & Research

Engage with educational programs, collections, archives and scholarship.

Featured Historic Places

Many historic places. One remarkable story.

From early nineteenth-century Harmonist buildings to later educational and communal spaces, Historic New Harmony preserves places where bold ideas took root and continue to inspire new thinking.

Atheneum Visitor Center

David Lenz House

Lenz House Garden

1830 Owen House

Salomon Wolf House

See how Historic New Harmony's historic places relate across town, as well as public art installations from the New Harmony Gallery of Contemporary Art. Use the interactive map to plan your visit or explore each site in context.

What's Happening

Heritage Artisans Days

Find out all the details and register your school group for Heritage Artisans Days (April 23-24).

Hat Luncheon Fundraiser

Join us for Historic New Harmony’s annual Hat Luncheon in support of preservation and public programs.

There is always something happening in New Harmony, from lectures and festivals to hands-on workshops and community conversations. 

Learning and Engagement for All

Education

Programs for educators, students and lifelong learners connect New Harmony's history to contemporary themes in science, art and social thought.

Community Engagement

Historic New Harmony partners with local, regional and global communities through events, collaborations and outreach programs.

Plan Your Visit

About Historic New Harmony

Historic New Harmony is a university outreach program dedicated to preserving historic places, fostering research and education and serving as a resource for residents and visitors alike. 

Stay Engaged

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Historic New Harmony

(812) 682-4488