featured Events and programs
Tours Historic New Harmony offers guided walking tours daily at 10 a.m. & 2 p.m.
Harmoniefest February 13, 2009 Thrall’s Opera House. Celebration of Harmonie Society’s founding featuring a pitch-in dinner and guest speaker. For more information, please call 812-682-4488.
Heritage Artisans Week April 21-25, 2009 9 a.m.-4 p.m. daily, Atheneum Visitors Center, $10, $9 AAA members and seniors, $5 children, children 6 and under free. Annual celebration of 19th century crafts, featuring more than 20 authentic demonstrators with programs for children and adults. Special programs available for schools.
Elderhostel October 5-9, 2009. Historic New Harmony offers four days of historic tours, educational lectures, and social activities as part of this international travel program.
Summer Hat Luncheon June 18, 2009 at the Rapp-Owen Granary, 413 Granary St. Benefit supporting Historic New Harmony projects. For tickets or more information 812-682-4488.
Traditional Fourth of July Celebration July 4, 2009. Featuring patriotic speeches, music, and a community picnic at the Atheneum/Visitors Center at 10 a.m. and Maclure Park.
ArchiCamp July 23, 2009. A one day camp for children ages 8-12 years. Learn about architecture and create your own building.
Kunstfest September 19-20, 2009. Held throughout downtown New Harmony. Featuring traditional German crafts, music, and food celebrating the Harmonist settlers.
New Harmony Cultural Towns Symposium will be held November 11-13, 2009 with presentations and symposium events throughout New Harmony. The three day symposium will focus on "Cultural Towns." This event is a gathering of national and international architects, planners and theorists, with a focus on small towns that emphasize their cultural resources.
Christmas In New Harmony December 5-6, 2009. Featuring music, food, crafts, photographs with Santa, shopping, a parade, and other special events throughout town.
Holiday Ball December 12, 2009. Enjoy dancing and refreshments at this annual holiday ball that raises funds for local non-profit organizations.