Parke County Historical Society

Upcoming Events

August 16thAnnual Ice Cream Social  At Beechwood Park from 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

September 13thLog Cabin Carry-In Dinner 6:00 pm at the Log Cabin

October 10th - 19thParke County Covered Bridge Festival

Life holds more meaning when the Past ties into the Present -– When this happens one gains assurance that the Present will also tie into the Future
–Author Unknown

The Parke County Historical Society was organized on May 12, 1894.  It was chartered by the state of Indiana in July 1917. The purpose of the Parke County Historical Society is to preserve the history of Parke County, Indiana. Today the Parke County Historical Society has 175 members.

The Parke County Historical Society Museum moved to its present location in 1975. The building was originally built as a seminary. The building has also been used as an armory during the Civil War, a school for black children, a gas station, a restaurant, and a gift shop. In the last 12 months over 300 visitors have toured the museum. Click here to take a tour of the museum.

Want to become a member? Click here for membership information.

The museum is open from April 15 thru the end of the Parke County Covered Bridge Festival. The museum is also open during the Parke County Maple Syrup Fair. The museum hours are:

        Wednesday - Sunday         Noon - 4:00 pm