Experience Our Story
Interact with Indiana HistoryVisit our one-of-a-kind regional museums and historical sites to bring local history to life! Whether you're exploring family heritage or simply along for the ride, you'll find plenty of fun tidbits around Southern Indiana.
Live the PastHistoric Sites
Experience a piece of history by visiting on our our historic sites!
Corydon Capitol State Historic Sites
The Corydon State Historic Site commemorates the history of Indiana’s first state capitol. Visit the federal-style li...
Culbertson Mansion State Historic Site
Take a guided tour of William Culbertson’s luxurious mansion to learn about his family, life, and philanthropy. Event...
French Lick Resort
Home to two nationally historical hotels, three challenging golf courses, two rejuvenating spas, impressive meeting v...
George Rogers Clark National Historical Park
Largest federal monument outside of Washington, D.C., the massive granite memorial is located on the site of the form...
Grouseland – Wm. H. Harrison Mansion and Museum
Grouseland is the former home of Wm. H. Harrison and his family during his term as Governor of the Indiana Territory,...
Lincoln Boyhood National Memorial
Learn about the lives of Abraham Lincoln and his pioneer family, who lived on a farm site that is now a National Park...
LST 325 Memorial
Called the ship that own the war by Churchill, the LSTs were essential in sea-to-land invasions and many were built i...
Lyles Station Historic School & Museum
Recognized as one of the last remaining African American settlements in Indiana, Lyles Station was founded by free bl...
Martin County Historical Society, Martin County Museum
The Martin County Historical Society and Museum is located on Capital Ave in Shoals. This group is the caretaker of m...
Mitchell Opera House
Originally built in 1906 and completely restored in 2015, the historic Mitchell Opera House enjoys a rich tradition o...
Monastery Immaculate Conception
The monastery dates back to 1867 and is listed in the National Register of Historic Places. The grounds include seren...
Reitz Home Museum
Return to the days of Victorian elegance and grandeur by touring the historic Reitz Home Museum. Described as one of ...
Saint Meinrad Archabbey
Saint Meinrad Archabbey is a peaceful and spiritual place with beautiful grounds and the opportunity for prayer with ...
Spring Mill State Park
In the early 1800s, settlers found an industrial village near the flowing water from several cave springs. As they ex...
The Post Restaurant
Located in the heart of Tell City in the historic Post Office. Enjoy the best fish tacos around while relaxing in thi...
Museums
Explore a wealth of regional and specialty museums to quench your thirst for learning!
Daviess County Museum
Featuring displays of sports memorabilia, local history, and a large funeral exhibit of mortuary science through the ...
Evansville Museum of Arts, History & Science
The Evansville Museum of Arts, History & Science houses a permanent collection of more than 30,000 objects, inclu...
Evansville Wartime Museum
During WWII, our nation’s military went into battle with airplanes, ships, tanks and munitions manufactured in ...
Falls of the Ohio State Park & Interpretive Center
Hike on 390-million-year-old fossil beds, the world’s largest exposed Devonian fossil beds. The interpretive ce...
French Lick West Baden Museum
Experience the area’s rich history circa 1900-1930. See the room-sized miniature Hagenbeck-Wallace Circus. Lear...
Harrison County Discovery Center
This museum experience is unlike any other – a place of magic and discovery that brings Harrison County’s history fro...
Henager’s Memories & Nostalgia Museum
Named the “Loneliest Museum in America.” by Roadside American, this museum is a quaint collection of artifacts and me...
Historic Newburgh Museum
Newburgh was founded in 1803 and has a history of a river town, civil war history and much more. Visit the website t...
Howard Steamboat Museum
Experience the historic steamboat era in this 22-room Victorian mansion. See replicas of ships built by the Howard Sh...
Indiana Military Museum
The museum is home to one of the most comprehensive collections of military artifacts in the midwest spanning the Civ...
Lincoln Pioneer Village & Museum
Tour 13 Lincoln-era replica cabins and a museum filled with hundreds of fascinating artifacts from the area’s h...
Lyles Station Historic School & Museum
Recognized as one of the last remaining African American settlements in Indiana, Lyles Station was founded by free bl...
Martin County Historical Society, Martin County Museum
The Martin County Historical Society and Museum is located on Capital Ave in Shoals. This group is the caretaker of m...
Museum of Coal History
Coal had a major influence on Warrick County in Indiana, and throughout the U.S. This museum provides a look at coal...
Other Destinations
Celtic Cross
Nestled in the hills of Rocky Point, this Celtic Cross is one of the most amazing pieces of art you’ll ever see...
Four Seasons Lodging
This location puts you in the middle of many cultural and outdoor attractions. The historic town of New Harmony with ...
Gibson County Barn Quilt Trail
With over 225 hand-painted blocks adorning the Gibson County landscape, the Gibson County Barn Quilt Trail provides t...
Hawg N Sauce
Mount Vernon’s BEST Choice for BBQ, Saturday Brunch and Bloody Mary Bar. Also, enjoy summer concerts on the gor...
Huntingburg Historic 4th Street
Shop antiques, home décor and furnishings, trendy clothing, outlet stores, and more in downtown Huntingburg.
Huntingburg League Stadium
When you enter the gates of historic League Stadium in Huntingburg, IN, home of the Bombers, you may think you’ve ste...
Lincoln Amphitheatre
Lincoln Amphitheatre is an outdoor venue inside Lincoln State Park. Nationally touring acts perform May through Octob...
Lincoln State Park
This scenic 2,026-acre park was established in 1932 as a memorial to Abraham Lincoln’s mother, Nancy Hanks. Rec...
O’Bannon Woods State Park
The O’Bannon Woods State Park lies in the central and extreme southern part of the state, bordering the Ohio River. T...
Princeton Train Depot/ Gibson County Visitors Center
Built in 1875, the Princeton Depot is the only remaining depot structure in Gibson County. Once housing the C&EI ...
Schimpff’s Confectionery
Live candy demonstrations at Schimpff’s show visitors how candy has been made by hand for 125 years. The histor...
Squire Boone Caverns & Village
Rediscover Squire Boone caverns park with their new cave tour featuring never seen before views. Guided one hour walk...
The Log Inn
The historic Log Inn Restaurant was built in 1825 as a trading post and stage coach stop and is recognized as the old...
The Pantheon
The Pantheon Business and Innovative Theatre opened its doors on December 1, 2020, giving new purpose to the original...
