1906 Opera House (originally a County Hall, the only one in the state of Indian). On the National Register of Hsitoric Places. A 393 seat theatre offering a variety of shows.
| Services and amenities available on the site: | |
| X | Conducted Tours |
| 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 | |
| X | Parking For School Buses |
| X | Restroom Facilities |
| Convenient Water Fountains | |
| Picnicking Facilities | |
| Vending Machines or Other Food/Drink Services | |
| Overnight Accommodations | |
| X | Auditorium/Meeting Room |
| X | Emergency Services (first-aid) |
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| Operating Period: | Year round. Shows every other week from 8p.m.-10p.m. |
| Days of The Week Open: | Tours by appointment |
| Site Hours: | 8p.m.-10p.m. Saturdays of shows. |
| Regular Admission Fees:: | Tours $.50. Performances usually$6 for adult and $3 age 18 and under |
| Educational Admission Fees: | Tours $.50 per person |
| Number of People The Site Can Accommodate: | 393 for theatre audience |
| Handicapped Accessible: | Yes |
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| Pre-Visit Package For Students | |||||||
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| List of Sale Items Suitable For Students | |||||||
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| Services the site offers to educational groups: | |
| Does the site offer guest speakers for off-site programs? | No |
| Annually recurring events: | Annual Old Tyme Fiddle Contest, first Saturday in September; annual Opera House Country Music Talent Search, first or second Friday and Saturday in May; children's plays, usually the first of April and first of December. |
| Site location: | 219 Seventh St |
| Organization administering the site: | Opera House Inc |
| Contact information: | |
| Mailing address: | PO Box 37 Mitchell, IN 47446 |
| Phone: | (812) 849-2337 |
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| Web site: | http:// |
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