HSI News & Events
February 26, 2013
2012 Frank and Judy O’Bannon Heritage Enrichment Award
Richard Day, historian at Vincennes State Historic Sites in Vincennes, Indiana, has been awarded the 2012 Frank and Judy O’Bannon Heritage Enrichment Award. Presented by USI’s Historic Southern Indiana, the award recognizes an individual who is an exemplary model of community education activities. Read more.
March 23, 2013
Barn Again! Workshop and Tour
Owners of historic barns get advice on adapting barns for modern farming or new uses at BARN AGAIN! -- a workshop at the West Street Arts Center, 301 West Street, Madison.
Experts will offer practical solutions on how to maintain, rehabilitate and adapt old barns for today's needs. Learn about the history and technology of barns, as well as barn maintenance and preservation. Join experts on a tour
of three privately-owned historic barns, including the striking Cravenhurst barn. Register online or call Indiana Landmarks at 812/284-4534.
May 7, 2013
Evansville to host Community Conversation Series
Evansville is one of four communities selected by Indiana Humanities to host a Community Conversation series this year. The theme of the series is "Bicentennial 2016: The Next Indiana," and Historic Southern Indiana and other community organizations will use this opportunity to examine the city's history and and work toward a plan of action to revitalize center core neighborhoods. Details, including date and location, will be announced by the end of summer. For more information about the program, visit IndianaHumanities.org.
