| HOME | OFFERS | TXT4INFO | CONTACTS |
Summary Listing - Click on Link for Details Country Rising at the Harrison Couty Artisan Center 1800's Living Pioneer Farmstead at O'Bannon Woods 1850 Haypress Demonstration at O'Bannon Woods Murdery Mystery Dinner at Indiana's First State Office Building Little House on the Prairie Tea Party at the Corydon Capitol State Historic Site Callie's Collection at the Harrison County Artisan Center 1700's Rendezvous at Squire Boone Caverns First State Capital Parade Independence Day Weekend/Living Farmstead at O'Bannon Woods Independence Day Weekend/ 1850 Haypress Demonstration at O'Bannon Woods Toy soldier craft at the First State Capitol Civil War Refreshments at Governor Hendricks' Headquarters Battle of Corydon Reenactment Camp Corydon 153rd Harrison County Fair Little House on the Prairie Tea Party at the Corydon Capitol Pioneer Day at O'Bannon Woods World on the Square Labor Day Weekend/Living Farmstead at O'Bannon Woods Labor Day Weekend/Haypress Demonstration at O'Bannon Woods Corydon's Unsavory Past Pioneer Day at O'Bannon Woods Real Haunted Happenings Ghost Tour Ghostly Overnight in the Governor's House Battle of Corydon Reenactment Details Country Rising at the Harrison Couty Artisan Center Map | Directions Date: Friday, April 20, 2012 - Sunday, May 27, 2012 Web: http://harrison-county-arts-corydon.net Phone: 812-738-2123 Address: 117 East Chestnut Street. Corydon, IN 47112 Summary: Country Rising will feature local artists David Kocka, sculptor, and Rita Koerber, fabric artist. The exhibit will run April 20 - May 27. Earth images, the celebration of the country landscape and the natural beauty of the countryside are the focus of this exhibit, brought into contrast using fabric arts and sculpture. 1800's Living Pioneer Farmstead at O'Bannon Woods Map | Directions Date: Saturday, May 26, 2012 - Sunday, May 27, 2012 Web: http://www.interpretiveservices.in.gov Phone: 812-738-8234 Address: 7234 Old Forest Rd. Corydon, IN 47112 Summary: Living Pioneer Farmstead on Saturday and Sunday of Memorial Day Weekend from 10 am to 4 pm. The farmstead features a working blacksmith shop, pioneer home, tomahawk throws and pioneer demonstrations of all kinds. Farmstead open on Monday with no activities. 1850 Haypress Demonstration at O'Bannon Woods Map | Directions Date: Saturday, May 26, 2012 - Sunday, May 27, 2012 Phone: 812-738-8234 Address: 7234 Old Forest Rd. Corydon, IN 47112 Summary: This unique 1850 Haypress demonstration will take place 1 to 1:30 pm on Saturday, May 26th and Sunday, May 27th. The Haypress is powered by oxen. Murdery Mystery Dinner at Indiana's First State Office Building Map | Directions Date: Saturday, June 02, 2012 Phone: 812-738-4890 Summary: Could you be the murderer? Can you trust your dinner companion? Join us for our second annual Murder Mystery dinner at the newly-renovated First State Office building! Choose your character and arrive in style at a 1920s night club and see if you can figure out who the murderer is. In the process, enjoy a dinner, make “money”, learn and conceal secrets....and try to avoid getting killed yourself! Call the Corydon Capitol State Historic Site for more information and to make your reservations. $25/person. Starts at 6:00pm Little House on the Prairie Tea Party at the Corydon Capitol State Historic Site Map | Directions Date: Saturday, June 02, 2012 Phone: 812-738-4890 Address: 126 East Walnut Street. Corydon, IN 47112 Summary: A tea party based on the Little House on the Prairie books. Children will enjoy treats that Laura and her family made, play pioneer games, and make a craft. Activities will be tied to reading selections from the books. Children will be encouraged to dress for the theme. Cost per child is $25. One free adult with child. Each adult after that is $15. Tea beings at 2 p.m. Callie's Collection at the Harrison County Artisan Center Map | Directions Date: Friday, June 08, 2012 - Sunday, June 17, 2012 Web: http://harrison-county-arts-corydon.net Phone: (812) 738-2123 Address: 117 East Chestnut Street. Corydon, IN 47112 Summary: Callie Zimmerman will show pieces from her private collection of Zimmerman glassworks. Come see the rich artistic heritage of the Zimmerman family. 1700's Rendezvous at Squire Boone Caverns Map | Directions Date: Saturday, June 23, 2012 - Sunday, June 24, 2012 Web: http://www.squireboonecaverns.com Phone: 8127324381 Address: 100 Squire Boone Rd. S.W.. Mauckport, IN 47142 Summary: 1700's Rendezvous. Reenactors set up camp and show visitors the way of life in the 1700's when Squire Boone was alive. First State Capital Parade Map | Directions Date: Saturday, June 30, 2012 Phone: 812-738-3739 Summary: Parade will line up in the old Keller parking lot located on Capital Ave in downtown Corydon at 9 a.m. with the parade starting at 10:30 a. m. Everyone is welcome to participate and no pre registration is required. For more information, please contact Lori Short at 812-738-3739 Independence Day Weekend/Living Farmstead at O'Bannon Woods Map | Directions Date: Saturday, June 30, 2012 - Sunday, July 01, 2012 Web: http://www.interpretiveservices.in.gov Phone: 812-738-8234 Address: 7234 Old Forest Rd . Corydon, IN 47112 Summary: Join us at O'Bannon Woods State Park at the Nature Center Saturday and Sunday, June 30th and July 1st for Independence Day Weekend from 10 am to 4 pm. The farmstead features a working blacksmith shop, pioneer home, tomahawk throws and pioneer demonstrations of all kinds. Independence Day Weekend/ 1850 Haypress Demonstration at O'Bannon Woods Map | Directions Date: Saturday, June 30, 2012 - Sunday, July 01, 2012 Web: http://www.interpretiveservices.in.gov Phone: 812-738-8234 Address: 7234 Old forest Rd. Corydon, IN 47112 Summary: This unique 1850 Haypress demonstration will take place 1 to 1:30 pm on Saturday, June 30th and Sunday, July 1st. The Haypress is powered by oxen. Toy soldier craft at the First State Capitol Map | Directions Date: Saturday, July 07, 2012 Phone: 812-738-4890 Address: 126 East Walnut Street. Corydon, IN 47112 Summary: Prior to the downtown Raid re-enactment, children can make toy Civil War soldiers in the Capitol for $1. 10:00 a.m.-Noon Civil War Refreshments at Governor Hendricks' Headquarters Map | Directions Date: Saturday, July 07, 2012 Phone: 812-738-4890 Address: 126 East Walnut Street. Corydon, IN 47112 Summary: Visit Governor Hendricks' House following the downtown raid reenactment for some authentic Civil War recipes. Try switchel, spoon bread, pickled water, and other food from the time period! During the battle of Corydon, the house was home to William Porter, who fought in the battle. Food available from 1:00 p.m.-3 p.m. Battle of Corydon Reenactment Map | Directions Date: Saturday, July 07, 2012 - Sunday, July 08, 2012 Web: http://corydonbattlepark.com Phone: 888-738-2137 Address: 755 Hwy. 135 NW. Corydon, IN 47112 Summary: The blast of cannons and the piercing ring of reveille will punctuate southern Indiana’s countryside as soldiers reenact the famous Civil War Battle of Corydon, which originally took place July 9, 1863. Events, such as an on-field reenactment, demonstrations, an encampment and military ball are held at Hayswood Nature Reserve just a short distance from the historic battlefield. A special reenactment of Morgan’s Raid will gallop into downtown Corydon on Saturday at high noon, just as they did in 1863 with Confederate soldiers pillaging local shops, homes and buildings. In addition to the downtown raid and the Battle of Corydon Reenactment, other activities include a lecture on Civil War history by, none other than Abe Lincoln himself portrayed by Larry Elliot, a ladies tea, a lighthearted military ball, various historic demonstrations and a memorial service for the fallen soldiers. Camp Corydon Map | Directions Date: Tuesday, July 17, 2012 - Thursday, July 19, 2012 Phone: 812-738-4890 Address: 126 East Walnut Street. Corydon, IN 47112 Summary: Annual day camp (9-12:30 p.m.) for local children interested in history (grades 3-5). Includes a variety of educational and historically oriented activities and take home crafts and treats over the course of three days. $45/child. 153rd Harrison County Fair Map | Directions Date: Sunday, July 29, 2012 - Saturday, August 04, 2012 Web: http://www.harrisoncountyfair.com Phone: 812-738-4025 Address: 341 S. Capitol Ave. Corydon, IN 47112 Summary: 153rd Harrison County Fair -- July 29th to August 4th Carnival rides, games, food booths, nightly grandstand entertainment, 4-H livestock shows, & sales $8 admission Little House on the Prairie Tea Party at the Corydon Capitol Map | Directions Date: Saturday, August 04, 2012 Phone: 812-738-4890 Address: 126 East Walnut Street. Corydon, IN 47112 Summary: A tea party based on the Little House on the Prairie books. Children will enjoy treats that Laura and her family made, play pioneer games, and make a craft. Activities will be tied to reading selections from the books. Children will be encouraged to dress for the theme. Cost per child is $25. One free adult with child. Each adult after that is $15. Pioneer Day at O'Bannon Woods Map | Directions Date: Saturday, August 04, 2012 Web: http://interpretiveservices.in.gov Phone: 812-738-8234 Address: 7234 Old Forest Rd. Corydon, IN 47112 Summary: Join us for our 1800 Living Pioneer Farmstead Day. Farmstead features a working blacksmith shop, pioneer home, tomahawk throws and pioneer demonstrations of all kinds. The main feature of this event is a demonstration of the nationally unique 1850 haypress, which is run by oxen. The demonstration, done nine days each year, takes place from 1 to 1:30 pm on Saturday. World on the Square Map | Directions Date: Saturday, August 11, 2012 Summary: Free family festival Labor Day Weekend/Living Farmstead at O'Bannon Woods Map | Directions Date: Saturday, September 01, 2012 - Sunday, September 02, 2012 Web: http://www.interpretiveservices.in.gov Phone: 812-738-8234 Address: 8234 Old Forest Rd. Corydon, IN 47112 Summary: Join us for our 1800 Living Pioneer Farmstead Day. Farmstead features a working blacksmith shop, pioneer home, tomahawk throws and pioneer demonstrations of all kinds. Labor Day Weekend/Haypress Demonstration at O'Bannon Woods Map | Directions Date: Saturday, September 01, 2012 - Sunday, September 02, 2012 Web: http://interpretivieservices.in.gov Phone: 812-738-7234 Address: 8234 Old forest Rd. Corydon, IN 47112 Summary: This unique 1850 Haypress demonstration will take place 1 to 1:30 pm on Saturday, September 1st and Sunday, September 2nd. Corydon's Unsavory Past Map | Directions Date: Friday, October 05, 2012 - Saturday, October 06, 2012 Phone: 812-738-4890 Address: 126 East Walnut Street. Corydon, IN 47112 Summary: Discover the skeletons lurking in Corydon's closets. This event focuses on true events from Corydon’s past that are a touch “unsavory.” Guides lead a walking tour to several stops where vignettes are staged to help visualize as the stories are told by narrators and volunteer actors. Ticket reservations required: $10. Pioneer Day at O'Bannon Woods Map | Directions Date: Saturday, October 06, 2012 Web: http://www.interpretiveservices.in.gov Phone: 812-738-7234 Address: 8234 Old Forest Rd. Corydon, IN 47112 Summary: Join us for our 1800 Living Pioneer Farmstead Day. Farmstead features a working blacksmith shop, pioneer home, tomahawk throws and pioneer demonstrations of all kinds. The main feature of this event is a demonstration of the nationally unique 1850 haypress, which is run by oxen. The demonstration, done nine days each year, takes place from 1 to 1:30 pm on Saturday, October 6th. Real Haunted Happenings Ghost Tour Map | Directions Date: Saturday, October 27, 2012 Phone: 812-738-4890 Address: 126 East Walnut Street. Corydon, IN 47112 Summary: Learn what is really lurking in the dark of Corydon Capitol's buildings! Ticket holders will get a nighttime candle light tour of the buildings operated by CCSHS. Staff members will tell of their “spooky experiences” in the locations they were experienced. No video cameras allowed on ghost tour. Advance tickets highly recommend: $15/person. Tours at 8:00 p.m. and 9:15 p.m. Ghostly Overnight in the Governor's House Map | Directions Date: Saturday, October 27, 2012 - Sunday, October 28, 2012 Phone: 812-738-4890 Summary: Discover for yourself why the Governor's Headquarters is Corydon Capitol Historic Site's most haunted building! Explore the governor's house and do a ghost hunt of your own. Spend the night and see what spirits turn up...if you dare! Reservations required. $100/person, price includes Real Haunted Happenings Ghost tour, snacks, and breakfast. Battle of Corydon Reenactment Map | Directions Date: Friday, July 12, 2013 - Sunday, July 14, 2013 Web: http://corydonbattlepark.com Phone: 888-738-2137 Address: 755 Hwy. 135 NW. Corydon, IN 47112 Summary: The blast of cannons and the piercing ring of reveille will punctuate southern Indiana’s countryside as soldiers reenact the famous Civil War Battle of Corydon, which originally took place July 9, 1863. Events, such as an on-field reenactment, demonstrations, an encampment and military ball are held at Hayswood Nature Reserve just a short distance from the historic battlefield. A special reenactment of Morgan’s Raid will gallop into downtown Corydon on Saturday at high noon, just as they did in 1863 with Confederate soldiers pillaging local shops, homes and buildings. In addition to the downtown raid and the Battle of Corydon Reenactment, other activities include a lecture on Civil War history by, none other than Abe Lincoln himself portrayed by Larry Elliot, a ladies tea, a lighthearted military ball, various historic demonstrations and a memorial service for the fallen soldiers. |
