Barn Again Workshop

Barns are a familiar element of the Indiana landscape. Whether one is an owner or simply an admirer of these iconic structures, the chance to learn more about them is offered on Saturday, October 6 at the Putnam County Museum, which along with Indiana Landmarks and the Heritage Preservation Society of Putnam County (HPS) is hosting a “Barn Again” workshop open to the public.… Read the rest

Civil War Memorial Rededication

The long-awaited rededication ceremony for the Civil War Monument will take place in Forest Hill Cemetery on Sunday, July 1, at 2:00pm. The event is free and the public is encouraged to take part.

After a repair project spearheaded by the Heritage Preservation Society of Putnam County that took longer than the war the monument commemorates, the ceremony will be an opportunity to celebrate the collaboration of multiple organizations, individual citizens and areas of government that helped to make the restoration a reality.… Read the rest

Aker House Tour

Elisha Braman was the equivalent of a rock star in 1840’s Greencastle. Architect of iconic buildings of the period for both county and college, his own residence will be open to the public for a tour hosted by the Heritage Preservation Society of Putnam County on Saturday, June 17, from 10:00AM-3:00PM.… Read the rest

Historic Preservation Month Continues

The Heritage Preservation Society of Putnam County continues the observation of May as National Historic Preservation Month by hosting a talk with consultant Rose Wernicke on the “Treasures of Putnam County’s Small Towns: Bainbridge, Cloverdale, Roachdale and Russelville.” The presentation will take place on Saturday, May 20 at 10:00am in the Kiwanis Room at the Putnam County Library.… Read the rest

Courthouse Clocks Dedication and Preservation Month Events

May is National Historic Preservation month, and the Heritage Preservation Society of Putnam County will start off by celebrating with the dedication of the two new courthouse clocks in conjunction with First Friday on May 5.

Starting at 5:30pm on the steps of the Putnam County Courthouse (weather permitting), County Commissioner Dave Berry will say a few words, to be followed by Mayor Bill Dory.… Read the rest

Homemaker Plaque to be added to Heritage Wall

A newly-minted plaque destined for the “Heritage Wall” in downtown Greencastle will honor the Putnam County Purdue Extension Homemakers for significantly enhancing the quality of life in this area for many decades. President Sharon Baldwin will be presented with the cartouche commemorating their century of history by the President of the Heritage Preservation Society, Mike Murphy.… Read the rest

Preservation Month Events with Rose Wernicke, Tommy Klckner & Wesley Wilson

Last Wednesday evening, Rose Wernicke, a consultant qualified by the Indiana Division of Historic Preservation and Archaeology, presented her findings on the proposed nomination to the National Register of Historic Places for the downtown neighborhood of Roachdale. Her talk was sponsored by the Historic Preservation Society of Putnam County as part of the ongoing observation of May as National Historic Preservation Month.… Read the rest