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Historic New Harmony is a University of Southern Indiana program that preserves historic sites and collections, engages communities and connects people with the stories of those who experimented here.

About

New Harmony continues to evolve as a living community shaped by its remarkable past. The town's history, architecture, historic sites, gardens and nature trails draw people who share a commitment to preserving this unique place while building its future.

Historic New Harmony partners with organizations including the University of Southern Indiana, Robert Lee Blaffer Foundation, Harmonie Associates and One New Harmony to steward the town's heritage and support its community. Through collections care, educational programming and community engagement, we connect residents, visitors, researchers and students with the stories of the people who experimented here and invite them to explore what those experiments mean today.

Whether you're visiting to walk our historic streets, living here and participating in community programs or conducting research on utopian communities and social reform, Historic New Harmony offers opportunities to engage with two centuries of bold ideas and their lasting impact. 

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Our Mission

Historic New Harmony preserves New Harmony's utopian legacy by inspiring innovation and progressive thought through our programs and collections. We nurture a living laboratory for ideas where students, visitors, scholars and residents come together to explore history and create new understanding.

Our Team

From community engagement to collections care, our staff brings expertise in historic site management, museum education, visitor services and public history. Meet the people who develop programs, steward our collections, support researchers and work with community partners to preserve this remarkable place.

Our Partners

Historic New Harmony collaborates with the University of Southern Indiana, local organizations, foundations and community members to support the town's heritage and future. These partnerships make possible our collections care, educational programming, research access and community initiatives.

Our History

The University of Southern Indiana has stewarded Historic New Harmony since 1985, managing our historic sites and collections. Learn how this partnership developed and how our program has evolved to serve researchers, residents, students and visitors.

Frequently Asked Questions

Have questions about visiting, accessing our collections, internship opportunities or how to partner with us? Our FAQ answers common questions about tours, research access, programs and ways to connect with Historic New Harmony.

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Historic New Harmony

(812) 682-4488