New Harmony was founded almost two hundred years ago first as a spiritual community, then as a haven for scholars, scientists, and educators whose visions of a utopian communal society gave rise to many progressive ideas and philosophies and inspired social change. We’d like to hear from all of you what your ideal vision of “Utopia” would be and why.
Historic New Harmony conducts guided walking tours, March 15 through October 31, at 10:00 am & 2:00 pm. Tours begin at the Atheneum/Visitors Center and Museum Shop which is open daily, 9:30 am to 5:00 pm. Group tours are also available.
Thrall’s Opera House is the site of this celebration of the Harmonie Society’s founding. Featuring a pitch-in dessert bar and musical entertainment. Entertainment this year will include dance calling by Jonathan Sivier and music by the Bloomington duo Entwyned. Mr. Sivier has researched and reconstructed dances from New Harmony in the 1820s. Co-sponsored by Historic New Harmony and Harmonie Associates. The event is free for all residents and their guests. For more information, please call 812.682.4488.
Beginning in April with the First Brush of Spring, the Hoosier Salon's New Harmony Gallery, hoosiersalon.org, offers a series of events celebrating the arts in New Harmony. For more information call Maggie Rapp at 812.459.9851 or email hoosiersalon@sbcglobal.net
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. Special programs available for schools.
Benefit at the Red Geranium Conference Center supporting Historic New Harmony projects. For tickets or more information 812.682.4488.
Featuring patriotic speeches, music, and a community picnic at the Atheneum/Visitors Center and Maclure Park.
Held throughout downtown New Harmony. Featuring traditional German crafts, music, and food celebrating the Harmonist settlers.
Featuring music, food, crafts, photographs with Santa, shopping, a parade, and other special events throughout town.
Add festive cheer to the holiday season by attending New Harmony’s Holiday Ball at Thrall’s Opera House, 8-11 pm. The Tri-State’s own Temple Airs big band will perform Christmas music and tunes of the 30s and 40s. Refreshments will be served and there will be an open dance floor. Sponsors include the Kappa Kappa Kappa Beta Chapter and Historic New Harmony. Advance tickets are $15 per person; $20 at the door. Advanced tickets are available at the Antique Showrooms in the Mews, New Harmony. All proceeds from this charity event will benefit local community projects.For more information, call Donna Creek 812-682-3089 or Amanda Bryden 812-682-3085.