Queen City Scale Model Boaters
Beautiful scale models, some radio controlled; tow boats, riverboats, steamboats and much more on display. The QCSMB is a club based in the Cincinnati area
open to anyone with an interest in remote control scale or sail model boats. Gabbard Riverfront Park, Second & Judiciary Sts.
FREE TO PUBLIC
 
RiverWorks Discovery®
A hands-on educational opportunity encouraging children and their families to learn about the rivers that flow through their lives. Gabbard Riverfront Park.
FREE TO PUBLIC

New Orleans Riverboat Exhibit
Did you ever wonder what the first steamboat on the Ohio River looked like in 1811? Exhibit located at the Southeastern Indiana Art Guild, 302 Second St.
Exhibit provided by the Indiana State Historical Society.
FREE TO PUBLIC
 
Antique & Vintage Automobiles
Visit an early Dodge automobile showroom. Tim Miller, owner of J. Miller Steak Co. has parked his collection here and around the corner at the old Gulf Gas Station, 225 Main St.
FREE TO PUBLIC

Tiffany’s Saloon
Step back into the late 1800s. Once the home of the Redman’s Club, it was also once a hotel and restaurant for riverboat travelers. Located upstairs at 211 Second St. Not handicapped accessible.
FREE TO PUBLIC

Archaeological Research Institute
 10:00-2:00 both days at Gabbard Park.
Public is invited to bring your fossils, rocks and artifacts
for an expert identification and information.
FREE TO PUBLIC

Entertainment
Gabbard Riverfront Park, Second & Judiciary Sts,
Performers to be announced.
FREE TO PUBLIC
 
Hillforest Victorian House Museum
The Hillforest Mansion, also known as the Thomas Gaff House, in Aurora was built in 1855 on a bluff above the Ohio River, it is one of the finest surviving examples
of an Italian Renaissance estate house, and a rare
well-preserved example of the work of architect
Isaiah Rogers. Located at 213 5th St.
Admission prices: $10.00 Adults & Students over age 13
$4.00 Children ages 7-13
Free Children 6 and under
 
Lesko Park
 SR56 Ohio River Scenic Byway This beautiful park follows the river with walking trails and art displays. Public restrooms are available.
 
Aurora Ferry Anchors, Buoys and Wood Carvings
Here a display honors our Ohio River heritage with anchors and a buoy from an Aurora ferry. Also at this location stands the “Riverboat Captain at a Ships Wheel” wood carving. Wood carvings grace several of our Aurora Parks.
FREE TO PUBLIC

River View Cemetery
As you make your way down SR56 Ohio River Scenic Byway towards Rising Sun, on the right is the River View Cemetery, the last place to visit before you drive across Laughrey Creek and into Ohio County. 3635 E. Laughery Creek Road.
Scheduled tours available through Main Street Aurora.
FREE TO PUBLIC

O​hio County Historical Society and Museum
Housed in a 19th century plow factory, most of the contents have been donated by Ohio County residents. Displays focus on the 1800s and early 20th century life and events along with photographs. Hoosier Boy racing boat, located in the museum, holds the record between Cincinnati and Louisville, round trip, at 60 mpg. Scale model riverboat displays built by former Delta Queen Captain Don Sanders and Willford "Doc" Hall. Tour a replica of an Ohio River flatboat, furniture displays and inventions of J.w. Whiltlock Co., a two headed calf and much more! 
Located at 212 S. Walnut Street, Rising Sun
​FREE TO PUBLIC

Samuel Barkshire House​ 
Barkshire along with his three sons, worked as “conductors,” and was instrumental in the operation of the Underground Railroad in Rising Sun. He worked in coordination with Abolitionists and the Anti-slavery Society in efforts to help others find freedom for over 30 years. Fourth & Poplar St.
 (Private residence no admittance)

Rising Sun Riverfront Park
Follow a self-guided historic walking tour, play- ground, picnic tables along the Ohio River and a view of Rabbit Hash, KY, just across the river.
Rabbit Hash is just a short ferry ride. Ferry entrance is at the Grand Victoria Casino golf area.
 Ferry cost per crossing $5.00 per car.
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SPECIAL GROUP CHALLENGE -
Schedule your appointment to donate for Team Cassius and on the day of the blood drive, register your team on-site with a DCHS member.
 
First Place: a $100 gift card will be given to the Slayback family in the name of the largest team donating at the blood drive.
Second Place: a $75 gift card will be given to the Slayback family in the name of the second largest team donating at the blood drive.
Third Place: a $25 gift card will be given to the Slayback family in the name of the third largest team donating at the blood drive.
 
For more information, contact the
​Dearborn County Historical Society, Vice President, Jenny Awad at 513 310 8078. 

​The display included

• a shuttle used in weaving and part of the loom located inside the Angevine cabin
• a Brownie camera ca.1919
• a dough-boy helmet from WWI that belonged to local veteran Carl Haag, ca. 1914-1918
• an old wringer washer
• an old hand crank siren
• a wagon hub from a Studebaker wagon, ca. approximately 1880
• and an old hand crank egg beater ca. 1940s

​Students were amazed at the difficulty and energy required to use many of these items. ​Amazing conversations were had with the students about the importance of preserving historical structures, knowing your personal history and the careers that are available in museums, historical societies and archives. 

Contact us today to have DCHS
​talk to your group about why #LocalHistoryMatters. 

​Curious about the progress being made at the Angevine Cabin? The winter was a formidable opponent but we have completed phase 1 of our restoration work at the cabin. We were honored to be the topic of a recent post from Indiana Landmarks about the ongoing project. A final walk through to inspect the new Perma-Chinking was completed by Dearborn County Historical Society board members on Saturday, March 30th. The next step in the process is to repair the porch, including porch railings and floor boards. Thank you to Woodward Woodcare for helping us to restore and protect this valuable landmark, and to all those who donated to make this project possible. Watch for more updates as work on the porch progresses.

Photo credits : Marilee Hamilton, 2019.