Last updated: 9/30/2009
Rising Sun, Indiana
Street Address
212 SOUTH WALNUTRising Sun, IN 47040
Mailing Address
212 S. Walnut StreetRising Sun, IN 47040
phone: 812-438-4915
fax: 812-438-4925
e-mail: ohiocohist@orvcomm.com
web: ohiocountymuseum.org

Hours

Admissions

$2.50 for adults $2.00 for those 55 and older $1.00 for high school students free for those 12 and younger

Museum Type(s)

Staff

William J. Dichtl
phone: 812-438-4915
Description

County museum looking at Ohio County's history. Traveling exhibits have included "First Ladies of Fashion" and Goerge Winter paintings of the removal of Native Americans from Indiana. the J. W. Whitlock Gallery looks at the contributions of local resident Whitlock made. Features the Hoosier Boy raceboat, an autoharp, which was the first coin-operated jukebox, and a selection of chairs made in his factory.

Mission

To promote the heritage of Ohio County through the collection, preservation, and display of artifacts pertaining to local and area history, by means of the Ohio County Historical Society and its educational programs.

Exhibitions
Museum Events
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