Historic Southern Indiana is a region abundant in historical, natural, and recreational resources. Scattered across its hills and valleys are many small towns rich in heritage. This Heritage Area contains numerous sites of historical significance, including Vincennes, Corydon, New Harmony, Madison, and Abraham Lincoln's boyhood home.  Forests, caves, rivers, and lakes offer scenic beauty and recreational activities.

Historic Southern Indiana (HSI) also is the name of the organization dedicated to preserving, enhancing,  and promoting these resources.  As a community outreach program of the University of Southern Indiana, HSI hosts workshops, produces publications, conducts visitor research, and facilitates and coordinates with many groups and agencies with the goal of creating a sense of regional identity and pride.

HSI NEWS: 
1. Dr. Darrel E. Bigham retires June 30, 2008.
2. Leslie Townsend named director of HSI.
3. Darrel Bigham Historic Southern Indiana Faculty Engagement Fellowship

The next Lincoln Institute is scheduled for June 18-19, 2009.  More information will be posted as it becomes available.