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Branham Tavern


Branham Tavern, the oldest standing structure in Corydon was built in 1800, possibly by William Henry Harrison and Harvey Heth as a survey office while laying out the town of Corydon. The building was purchased by William Branham around 1808 who ran a tavern from the site. The building has also been a Presbyterian Manse as well as a private dwelling, and way a stop on the Underground Railroad during the Civil War.

Services and amenities available on the site:
  Conducted Tours
X Self-Guided Tours
  Videotape(s)
  Film(s)
  Slide Program(s)
  Prepared "Look-Learn-Listen" Questions
  Theme-Related Sale Items (books/postcards/souvenirs)
  Hands-On Activities
  Living History or Costumed Interpretation
  Parking For School Buses
X Restroom Facilities
  Convenient Water Fountains
  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: Monday - Sunday spring & summer; closed on Sunday winter & fall
Site Hours: 10 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Monday - Friday; 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Saturday; 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. Sunday
Regular Admission Fees:: Free
Educational Admission Fees: Free
Handicapped Accessible: No
Other Services Available: Garden accessories, gifts & home décor

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
  List of Sale Items Suitable For Students
 
Media Which Can Be Loaned:
____ Videotape(s) ____ Film(s) ____ Slide program(s)
  Books (on loan)
  Other

Services the site offers to educational groups:
Does the site offer guest speakers for off-site programs? No
Annually recurring events:
Site location: 419 N Capitol Ave
Organization administering the site:

Contact information:
Mailing address: 419 N Capitol Ave
Corydon, IN 47112
Phone: (812) 738-0990
Fax: (812) 738-0780
Email:
Web site: http://



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