Adult Speaker Series 2019

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Our 2019 Speaker Series offers a deeper look into topics relating to Wayne County History and the collections of YOUR Wayne County Historical Museum. Our speaker series is free with a suggested donation unless otherwise noted.

Joanna Hahn, site manager for Levi and Catherine Coffin State Historic Site

Scheduled Adult Speaker Series for 2019

Saturday February 23, 2019 6:00- 8:00 pm How Wayne County Became Central to the Underground Railroad-Joanna Hahn, Site Manager for the Levi and Catharine Coffin State Historic Site

Saturday June 15, 2019 6:30 – 8:00 pm What Archaeology can Tell Us About Wayne County’s Native People-Michele Greenan, Director of Archaeology for the Indiana State Museum

Saturday June 29, 2019 6:30 – 8:00 pm Celebrate National Poetry Month! Shari Wagner was Indiana’s fifth Poet Laureate (2016-2017) and the author of  a two books of poems: The Harmonist at Nightfall: Poems of Indiana and Evening Chore. Will be doing a reading, and authors book signing about The Farm Wife’s Almanac which also focuses on a nature theme.

Saturday July 17, 2019 6:00 – 9:00 pm Wayne County’s Historic Hauntings Nicole Kobrowski owner of Historic Ghostwalks & Tours and author of several books on haunted Indiana will be doing a talk on Wayne County Historic Hauntings with a guided ghost tour /investigation of the museum. $15.00/ person, advanced reservations required. 18+

  • Nicki Kobrowski Author and paranormal investigator

Saturday August 17, 2019 6:30 – 8:30 pm Mysteries of the Mummy’s Coffin Mike & Corinne Deibel Professors of Chemistry from Earlham will be doing a talk about the types of research they are doing on our mummy’s coffin and instrumentation used to obtain the research.

November 9, 2019 Adult Speaker Series-Tom Hamm- Earlham History Department and Author Talk about the Hicksite Quakers (our museum’s main building is a former Hicksite Meeting House) in Wayne County and how they have influenced the community over time.                                      6 – 7:30 pm $5.00 suggested donation.

The Wayne County Historical Museum when it was a Hicksite Quaker Meeting House

December 7th or 14th 2019– Victorian Holiday Traditions– Alisa Clapp-Itnyre -I.U. East History Professor 6 – 7:30 pm $5.00 suggested donation.

An example of a Victorian Christmas Card

CRUISE IN- SIGNATURE PROGRAM

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Sunday April 12, 2019 12 – 5:00 pm
Admission: Free with Museum Admission (7.00 adults/ 4.00 students & children 6-17/ Children 5 & Under are free)
**WCHM Members & Cruise IN Participants free

Check out our event on Facebook! https://www.facebook.com/events/295982714413059/

Wayne County, Start Your Engines!
Come meet drivers, owners and sponsors related to Wayne County Racing and beyond! Don your 50’s and 60’s attire and celebrate the heyday of racing at Richmond Midget Stadium. Be among the first to experience our 2019 Signature Exhibit-Wayne County: Indiana’s Gateway to Racing.
Enjoy concessions from Schunk’s and Big Poppa’s Pork Pit Food Truck.
DJ Stuck in the Middle will be rockin’ around the clock in the courtyard with some oldies but goodies.
For an extra treat, take a ride around the block in a historic Model T Ford courtesy of the Model T Ford Club. ($2.00 suggested donation per person per ride, proceeds go to the Model T Ford Club and WCHM Programs)
Bring the family and make it a day at YOUR Wayne County Historical Museum.
Specific Car/ Drivers:
Bill Johnson, Driver, Richmond, Richmond Midget Stadium
Earl Smith , Driver, Richmond, Richmond Midget Stadium
Bob Jackson, Driver, Richmond Midget Stadium Bob Lemons, Driver, Winchester
Ray Smith’s Champ Car
And Many More!!

Parking: Behind WCHM= Street Parking in front of museum, Parking Lot (S. 11th behind museum), Fenced Parking on Grass across B Street
**Cruise IN participants enter via the gate on 12th Street and will be directed to park in the courtyard. Cruise IN participants receive free admission to the museum/event.
**Parking begins at 11:00 am for Cruise In Participants
**All makes, models, and years welcome up to 1980.

Design Courtesy of Doug Reid

SIGNATURE DINNER

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Wayne County: Indiana’s Gateway to Racing Signature Dinner

Help support Your Wayne County Historical Museum and celebrate the incredible racing history of Wayne County at our annual fundraising dinner! From Ostrich Races at the Arboretum, to the heyday of midget car racing at Richmond Midget Stadium, Wayne County: Indiana’s Gateway to Racing Signature Dinner will highlight the racing history of Wayne County. A five star dinner catered by Old Richmond Inn, 4 guest speakers, and a premiere look at our newest exhibit, Wayne County:Indiana’s Gateway to Racing. Our guest speakers include:
Tom Bigelow- Driver- USAC, Indy 500, NASCAR
Bob Lemons- Winchester Speedway Driver and Historian
Bill Johnson, 1st Place Driver-Richmond Midget Stadium
Earl Smith, 1st Place Driver-Richmond Midget Stadium
Bobby Jackson, 1st Place Driver- Richmond Midget Stadium

Tickets are $100.00/person or $600.00/table

Contact us for information on how to purchase tickets or how to sponsor a table!

Starting Lineup-Richmond Midget Stadium c. 1950 Photo Credit: Ralph Pyle

TALES FROM THE DEPARTED

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Held at Earlham Cemetery this Walking Tour will be storytelling by characters in costume depicting people from Richmond’s past.  $10 per Car.  *In case of inclement weather this event will be held at the WCHM.
Date:
October 5, 2019 – 1:00pm to 4:00pm

HAUNTED MUSEUM

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One of our most popular and sought after events of the year “Haunted Museum” is fun for the entire family!  Children receive treats throughout the decorated museum and we encourage entire families to dress in costume, but not a requirement.  
Date:
October 18, 2019 – 6:30 pm to 9:00 pm
October 19, 2019 – 6:30 pm to 9:00 pm
October 25, 2019 – 6:30 pm to 9:00 pm
October 26, 2019 – 6:30 pm to 9:00 pm