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LIVING HISTORY WEEKEND Take a step back in time - Relive the experiences of pioneers in the 1800s. Enjoy fun activities, tours, demonstrations and presentations in the beautiful Pioneer Village and throughout the lovely Spring Mill State Park. Activities will go on all weekend.   Pioneer Memorial Service - 2:00 pm on Monday   We also are happy to announce that Memorial Weekend is the start of the season for Spring Mill. Do you know what this means? You can…

SATURDAY MAY 25 9:30 AM - Cave River Valley Hike Meet at Donaldson Parking Lot Have you been to the property that Spring Mill manages in Washington County? It's full of history! Prepare to get your feet wet as we hike down to the valley! 3:30 PM - The Transformation of Milling Meet at Lakeview Activity Center With slides of historic maps, photos and documents, David Nord from IU will describe how a national and global revolution in flour milling…

There's nothing better than visiting the Farmer's Market on a warm summer morning. Feel the sun on your skin and the happiness in the air as you walk along the booths and pick out the freshest-of-the-fresh produce from local farms. You may also find some neat little knick-knacks made by people right from your own community! The Bedford Farmers Market begins in mid-May each year and runs through the end of October. So, if you don't make this one, there's…

Virgil I. "Gus" Grissom is a hero here in Lawrence County. As one of the first Americans to fly into space, we are glad that he called Mitchell his home. He is one of three astronauts from Lawrence County. The house that he grew up in is still here -  opening its doors for space lovers, historians and families to go back in time for a little bit and see how this astronaut grew up.   Open Saturdays 11:00 am…

Join us in this fun hometown reunion! Because so many members of the Huron community return home to attend this event, it's something that each individual looks forward to every year. While the festival continues to bring the community together, it also comes with a flood of fresh faces each and every time. As you walk down the old road along the railroad tracks, you will see smiles from old friends and new friends alike. At the Festival, you can…

Grab a beer at Salt Creek and celebrate Memorial Day.

The month of June is dedicated to learning the history and geology of Lawrence County. A big part of Lawrence County is the pride of being known as the "Limestone Capital of the World." Almost everywhere that you step foot, limestone is beneath your feet. The Empire State Building, the Yankee Stadium, the Pentagon and Grand Central Station have all been built with limestone right from our own county. During the month of June, different events and tours will occur…

Grab your fishin' pole and your tackle box! Today Indiana residents do not need a fishing license or a trout/salmon stamp to fish the state's public waters. Visit places like Spring Mill State Park or the Williams Dam to catch all the fish that you can.