The collection of the museum includes: the "Hoosier Boy"; record-making early hydroplane of the 1920s, examples of Whitlock furniture and inventions of J.W. (Row) Whitlock, including "Auto Harp," the first coin operated music box; first coin-operated game machine; early calculator. The museum also includes an 1870 jail cell; a collection of early laundry equipment; and exhibits on agriculture, business, industry, and town life.
| 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 |
| Picnicking Facilities | |
| X | Vending Machines or Other Food/Drink Services |
| Overnight Accommodations | |
| Auditorium/Meeting Room | |
| X | Emergency Services (first-aid) |
| Other services and amenities available: | |
| Operating Period: | Year round |
| Days of The Week Open: | Monday, Tuesday & Thursday - Sunday |
| Site Hours: | 11a.m. - 4p.m. & Sunday 1:30 p.m.-4:30p.m. |
| Regular Admission Fees:: | Aduslt $2.50, Sr. Citizens $2, High School $2 & 12 & under free |
| Educational Admission Fees: | $1 per student |
| Number of People The Site Can Accommodate: | 60 - 80 |
| Handicapped Accessible: | Restroom, entrance and parking |
| 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 | |||||||
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| Books (on loan) | |||||||
| Other | |||||||
| Services the site offers to educational groups: | Tours and hands on activities |
| Does the site offer guest speakers for off-site programs? | Yes |
| Annually recurring events: | |
| Site location: | 212 South Walnut St |
| Organization administering the site: | Ohio County Historical Society |
| Contact information: | |
| Mailing address: | 212 S Walnut St Rising Sun, IN 47040 |
| Phone: | (812) 438-4915 |
| Fax: | (812) 438-4925 |
| Email: | ohiocohist@seidata.com |
| Web site: | http://www.seidata.com/~ohiocohist |
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