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Virgil I “Gus” Grissom Days

Grissom Memorial 3333 State Road 60 East, Mitchell

Join us this weekend as we honor the legacy of Lawrence County's hometown hero, astronaut Virgil I. "Gus" Grissom. Born and raised in Mitchell, Indiana, Grissom went on to become one of the first Americans to fly into space. In celebration of his remarkable achievements, we invite you to join us at Spring Mill State …

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Madmen Across Water – A Billy Joel / Elton John Tribute Band

Mitchell Opera House IN

Celebrate the music from two of the most highly acclaimed artists in the world through a spectacular two-part performance appropriately titled “Still Rock n’ Roll” and “Madmen Across the Water” Back to Back tribute show. Their two-part performance brings this show into one amazing rock fest performance! Doors open at 6:15 pm. Tickets $20 for …

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Sarah Schafer Memory Walk

Lawrence County Museum of History 929 15th Street, Bedford

Sarah Schafer, a 23-year-old Latin teacher at Bedford High School, was murdered on January 21, 1904, in an alley off Lincoln Avenue. The murder remains unsolved after 120 years. This memory walk will include stops at the site of the mortuary where Schafer's body was embalmed, and Death Valley, where her body was found. Come …

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Limestone and its uses
Lawrence County Astronauts
Persimmons and Recipes
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