Ghost hunters keep coming back again and again for Lawrence County’s most haunted place. Visitors report strange smells, apparition sightings, voices, footsteps, slamming doors and physical contact from spirits. In 1899 (or 1901, depending on which source you reference), Dr John and Jessie Gibbons purchased the house from the original owners, Dr George and Sarah …
Celebrate the life of famed astronaut and Mitchell native, Virgil I. “Gus” Grissom, at his family home. The home is decorated in a 1940s style using Grissom family pieces and period furniture. The back porch museum includes highlights of Gus Grissom’s career. Open Saturdays, May-October
Visit the boyhood home of Bedford native & artist William T. Wiley. The Wiley House features regular artists showings & exhibitions as well as prints of Mr. Wiley’s work. Hrs. are Thur. & Fri. 1pm-6pm, Sat. 9am-1pm, or by appointment.
Step into Underground Indiana to discover the wonderful world of caves and caverns. The Indiana Cave Trail is the best way to experience all three caves in southern Indiana – Bluespring Caverns, Marengo Cave and Squire Boone Caverns. Visit all three caves and have each location validate your passport when you are purchasing your cave …
Watch the best double features under a starry sky in this nostalgic theatre experience. No need to bring snacks, because the concession stand has all your favorites: burgers, hot dogs, tenderloin, fries, funnel cakes, nachos, popcorn and more! Open seasonally, Friday-Sunday, between Mitchell & Orleans.
Originally built in 1906 and completely restored in 2015, the historic Mitchell Opera House enjoys a rich tradition of community events, film screenings and live music entertainment. Recalling the days when the Monon Line connected with the B&O Railroad, the Opera House now serves as a permanent hub for the arts in Southern Indiana. With …
A 44-foot, 28-ton limestone statue of Virgil I. Grissom’s Atlas Rocket with the Gemini 3 capsule stands on the park lawn of Mitchell’s City Hall. The base of the monument consists of four 10 ton limestone tablets hand-carved with the history of Grissom’s military and space flights. The monument took 15 years to complete and …
Hand-carved limestone statue of 1940’s cartoon hero.
The museum holds limestone exhibits and artifacts, local carvings from Lawrence County artisans, as well as a host of other memorabilia and historical lore from the region. Don’t forget to check out the Land of Limestone Exhibit. The Lawrence County Museum of History and its gift shop is open five day a week: Tuesday through …
Located within Spring Mill State Park, the Grissom Memorial pays tribute to Mitchell’s native son, Virgil I. “Gus” Grissom. The memorial is a tribute to the Mitchell-born astronaut who was a pioneer in America’s exploration of outer space. The interactive museum features exhibits and actual mementoes from Grissom’s space travels, including a space suit and …
