2010 Montgomery County Historical Society Events

Civic Band Performances
June 6, June 20, July 18, and August 1, 2010
Pattison Pavilion on the Lane Place Grounds
All performances are FREE.

Strawberry Festival
June 11, 12 and 13, 2010
The Henry S. Lane Place is home to Crawfordsville’s annual Strawberry Festival, a three-day event that grew from a small “Strawberry Tea” hosted by Joanna Lane in the 1800s to an event that is visited by over 15,000 people. Activities include a talent contest, live entertainment, food vendors, antique cars, classic farm equipment and craft booths. For more information, call 800-866-3973 or visit www.thestrawberryfestival.com.

ArchiCamp
July 28-29, 2010
ArchiCamp is a two-day preservation education workshop for youth. The American Association for State and Local History awarded the Leadership in History Award to the Archicamp program, which is designed to teach participants to value the architecture that forms the fabric of their communities. To enroll and for more information contact Tamara Hemmerlein at 765-362-3416.

Civil War Encampment
July 9-11, 2010
Wander the grounds at Lane Place to learn how Civil War soldiers camped. “Enlist” in the Army and you will be issued a uniform and musket for pictures. Your one-year enlistment papers are yours to take home for a souvenir. Visit the medical doctor’s tent and walk through the military street filled with tents. Listen to the “pay call” as soldiers are paid and the “ration call” where they receive rations.  An exciting and informative court martial will be held on the grounds. Ladies who serve as laundresses and cooks will be busy at the civilian camp. Stop by for an informative and fun day for the whole family. Talk with the re-enactors. Questions are welcome.

Annual Meeting and Dinner
October 27, 2010
The Annual Meeting and Dinner will be at the Crawfordsville District Public Library. Dinner will be served at 6 p.m. followed by a meeting and informative program.

1865 Grand Ball
November 6, 2010
8-11 p.m.
Step back into the Civil War Era at the 1865 Grand Ball at the Masonic Temple, 221 S. Washington Street, Crawfordsville, Indiana. The ball is sponsored by the Montgomery County Historical Society. Re-enactors in full costume will recreate the aura of fun and excitement that accompanied the balls, which helped everyone forget the death and destruction around them. Join us in your formal attire or Civil War era costumes. Read about the 2009 Grand Ball. See flier for reservation information.

Closings
We will be closed on the following days:
Easter – April 4
Memorial Day – May 31
Independence Day – July 4
Labor Day – September 6
Thanksgiving – November 25 & 26
Closed for Season – December 15