Nestled in Brownstown, the Jackson County Historical Museum and Pioneer Village offer an agrarian setting for historic documents, artifacts, and buildings. The Pioneer Village also offers a unique monument dedicated to the 34 Revolutionary War veterans buried in Jackson County.
| Services and amenities available on the site: | |
| X | Conducted Tours |
| X | Self-Guided Tours |
| Videotape(s) | |
| Film(s) | |
| Slide Program(s) | |
| Prepared "Look-Learn-Listen" Questions | |
| X | Theme-Related Sale Items (books/postcards/souvenirs) |
| X | Hands-On Activities |
| Living History or Costumed Interpretation | |
| X | Parking For School Buses |
| X | Restroom Facilities |
| X | Convenient Water Fountains |
| X | Picnicking Facilities |
| Vending Machines or Other Food/Drink Services | |
| Overnight Accommodations | |
| Auditorium/Meeting Room | |
| Emergency Services (first-aid) | |
| Other services and amenities available: | |
| Operating Period: | Year round |
| Days of The Week Open: | Tuesday - Sunday |
| Site Hours: | 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Tuesday - Saturday; 2 p.m. - 4 p.m. Sunday |
| Regular Admission Fees:: | Donations |
| Educational Admission Fees: | None |
| Number of People The Site Can Accommodate: | 30-40 or more if notified in advance |
| Materials which can be sent to the teacher or group before a visit: | |||||||
| X | Site Brochure | ||||||
| Pre-Visit Planning Package For Teachers/Leaders | |||||||
| Pre-Visit Package For Students | |||||||
| Lesson Plans or Other Materials Relating Sites To Statewide Curriculum | |||||||
| X | List of Sale Items Suitable For Students | ||||||
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| X | Books (on loan) | ||||||
| Other | |||||||
| Services the site offers to educational groups: | |
| Does the site offer guest speakers for off-site programs? | Yes |
| Annually recurring events: | Watermelon Festival and Fall Tour |
| Site location: | 207 S. Walnut St. |
| Organization administering the site: | Jackson County Historical Society |
| Contact information: | |
| Mailing address: | PO Box 215 Brownstown, IN 47220 |
| Phone: | (812) 358-1745 |
| Fax: | |
| Email: | |
| Web site: | http://www.geocities.com/jacoinhissoc/ |
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