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Greendale's Christmas on the Avenue

11/13/2021

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PURCHASE TICKETS
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 4, 2021     5:00-9:00 pm
Beginning in the 1800s, the distillery industry brought much wealth to Lawrenceburg. Beautiful homes were built along Ridge Avenue in Greendale.
Tour four of these magnificent homes decorated in the Christmas Spirit. Sidewalk luminaries are provided by the Ridge Avenue homeowners and the Greendale Garden Club. To purchase tickets and for more information visit EventBrite.
Check-in, registration and wrist band pick-up at the Greendale Church of Christ, 421 Ridge Avenue, Greendale. Wrist band includes a discount at Der Heisse Stein Restaurant and FREE one year membership to the DCHS. All proceeds go to the Dearborn Co. Historical Society for upkeep of the Vance-Tousey House and the Angevine Cabin.
A big thank you to the Dearborn County Community Foundation, Greendale Garden Club, Homeowners and Volunteers who have provided time and resources to make this event possible!   

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Follow the River

5/17/2021

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Join us on Saturday and Sunday June 5th & 6th for a Self-Guided Tour as we explore our river’s History. This special event is being brought to you by the Dearborn County Historical Society, the Ohio County Historical Society, Main Street Aurora & Rising Sun Main Street.

​Welcome to Aurora!

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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


​Welcome to Ohio County!

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Lochry’s Defeat 
Take SR56 Ohio River Scenic Byway across the Laughery Creek Bridge.
Immediately turn right towards the town of French and turn right again. Here you will find the Sons of American Revolution marker recognizing Lochry’s Defeat. Here a group of Revolutionary soldiers led by Archibald Lochry fought a battle against Joseph Brant and his army of Indians on Aug. 24, 1781.


Triple Whipple Bridge
Built by the Wrought Iron Bridge Co., Canton, OH, this bridge is among the most spectacular and impressive historic bridges standing today. It is the only remaining example of its kind known and has been closed to traffic for years. This bridge connects Ohio & Dearborn County.
FREE TO PUBLIC 


​Welcome to Rising Sun!

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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
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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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Thanks to all the organizations that are participating in this event!
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Play Ball!

7/14/2020

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Pioneer Day & Cabin Re-dedication

10/16/2019

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Historic Downtown Aurora Tour

10/16/2019

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The Dearborn County Historical Society is excited to co-host with Indiana Landmarks again this year and provide Dearborn County with another historic walking tour of a downtown area. This coming Saturday, Oct. 19th from 10:00-3:00, attendees will have the opportunity to explore Aurora’s National Register-listed historic district which spans 25 blocks of nineteenth- and twentieth-century buildings.
 
Tickets are still available and can be purchased online in advance at
https://www.indianalandmarks.org/event/historic-downtown-aurora-tour/  
Ticket cost is $12 per Indiana Landmarks member, $15 for the general public in advance. Day-of-tour tickets cost $20 per person and can be purchased at event headquarters, the Aurora City Building at 235 Main Street.
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Stops on the tour include:
  • David and Jennie Stapp House c. 1883, 306 Fourth Street
  • Livery stable now a private home c. 1878, 216 Judiciary Street
  • Baltimore and Ohio Southwest Railroad Passenger Station, now Aurora’s Local History Library c. 1859, Second Street
  • Improved Order of Red Men Lodge – a renovation in process, c. 1860, 211 Second Street
  • Great Crescent Brewery located in a rehabilitated brick building c. 1843, 315 Importing Street
  • First Presbyterian Church, c. 1850, corner of Main and Fourth Streets
  • City Building, c. 1886, 216 Third Street
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August board meeting

8/18/2019

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Please note that our board meetings are moving to the third Wednesday of the month. Starting this week, August 21st, 5:30 at the Vance Tousey House. 
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Giveback Blood Drive- in support of Cassius Slayback

7/31/2019

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​Team Cassius Challenge!
Cassius was only 6 years old when a cancerous tumor was removed from his brain in April 2018. Since then, he has undergone hours of physical therapy and chemotherapy, and received numerous blood transfusions that can only come from volunteer donors. Help us give back by rolling up a sleeve!
The Hoxworth Blood Center's donor bus will be at the Dearborn County Historical Society from 12:00-6:00 pm, Tuesday August 13.

Visit www.hoxworth.org/groups/dchs or call 800-830-1091 to schedule your appointment to donate.
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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. 
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2019 Fairy Tea Party

5/27/2019

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- UPDATE June 19, 2019 - This event is now sold out! Thanks to everyone who already purchased tickets. See you Saturday!!

It's time to start registering for this fun event held in the new Hoosier Room at the historic Vance Tousey house.
11:30 - 1:00, Saturday June 22, $12:50 per person (purchase your ticket below)
Ticket includes lunch, crafts, wings, photographs and lots of prizes.
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2019 Annual Meeting

5/7/2019

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The 2019 Annual meeting of the Dearborn County Historical Society was held Thursday, May 2nd and the historic Veraestau, in Aurora. Approximately, 65 attendees chose to join us for a free tour, appetizers and information on the Jesse Holman family, including recently acquired, never before seen, rare photographs of the Holman family donated to DCHS by the Ralph Rees family. To learn more about the Holman family, visit our RECORDS & RESOURCES page. 

The Historical Society chose to honor 2 award winners of their Outstanding Historian Award for 2019. The first award went to the City of Aurora, in honor of their Bicentennial. The Aurora Historic Preservation Commission was honored and appreciative of the recognition. Want to know more about what they do? Visit their website for more information. 
The second award was presented to Dearborn County Historical Society's own Vice President, Jenny Awad. Jenny was instrumental in spearheading the restoration work at the Angevine Cabin and the renovation work currently happening at the Vance Tousey house. Both projects have taken countless hours and energy including meeting with contractors, obtaining bids and most importantly writing grants to cover these projects. All the while, continuing to plan DCHS programs and accept and log accessioned items. 

Congratulations to both winners!

A short business meeting wrapped up the evening, where board members and officers were elected for new terms. To see our current officers, see the ABOUT US page. 
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#LocalHistoryMatters

4/18/2019

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DCHS board members participated in the 2019 Dearborn County CASA Teen Summit this year and were encouraged by the number of students who appreciate the importance of local history. Every 8th grade student in Dearborn County had the opportunity to attend this year at the Lawrenceburg Event Center. In collaboration with Indiana Landmarks Southeast Field office, we provided an interactive display designed to get the students thinking about the importance of historical items and structures.
2019 CASA Teen Summit
DCHS board members Judy Ostendorf, Sheila Bigelow, Joyce Baer, & Indiana Landmarks Director at the Southeast Field Office, Jarrad Holbrook
​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. 
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