Colonel William Jones State Historic site is a restored 1830's federal house museum and the home of Col. William Jones who was a merchant, politician, and Civil War Colonel. Restored log barn, herb gardens, and hiking trails.
| Services and amenities available on the site: | |
| X | Conducted Tours |
| Self-Guided Tours | |
| Videotape(s) | |
| Film(s) | |
| X | Slide Program(s) |
| Prepared "Look-Learn-Listen" Questions | |
| X | Theme-Related Sale Items (books/postcards/souvenirs) |
| Hands-On Activities | |
| Living History or Costumed Interpretation | |
| X | Parking For School Buses |
| X | Restroom Facilities |
| 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: | Mid-March through mid-December |
| Days of The Week Open: | Wednesday - Sunday |
| Site Hours: | 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Wednesday - Saturday; 1 p.m. - 5 p.m. Sunday |
| Regular Admission Fees:: | Free, donations accepted |
| Number of People The Site Can Accommodate: | 50 |
| Handicapped Accessible: | Sign language interpreter with advanced request |
| Other Services Available: | Special programs available upon request |
| Materials which can be sent to the teacher or group before a visit: | |||||||
| X | Site Brochure | ||||||
| X | 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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| Books (on loan) | |||||||
| Other | |||||||
| Services the site offers to educational groups: | Programs-Chores & more; Butter & Barter; tailored prgrams with advanced discussion with teachers |
| Does the site offer guest speakers for off-site programs? | Yes |
| Annually recurring events: | Christmas Through the Ages, Jonesboro Muster: A Civil War Living History Camp |
| Site location: | 3 mile west of US 231 on Boone St. In Gentryville |
| Organization administering the site: | IDNR-Div of Historic Sites |
| Contact information: | |
| Mailing address: | RR1 Box 60D Gentryville, IN 47537 |
| Phone: | (812) 937-2802 |
| Fax: | (812) 937-7038 |
| Email: | coljones@psci.net |
| Web site: | http://www.state.in.us/ism/sites/jones/ |
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