THE CHARLESTOWN FOUNDER'S DAY FESTIVAL

To be held at Greenway Park on June 24th and 25th. Activities include:

• Parade
• 5k Walk / Run
• Live Performances
• Amusement Rides
• Arts & Crafts Booths
• Great Food!

Visit www.ctownbeautification.com for a complete schedule of events.

 

HERITAGE GARRISON WEEKEND - DATE TBA

The annual Heritage Garrison Weekend will be held in June at the Scott County Heritage Center and Museum. the time-line event will bring military and civilian re-enactors together from about a dozen different time periods.

This year's event is expected to draw more re-enactors than in the past. This is a rare opportunity to visit the camps, discuss politics of the day, see the equipment, smell the campfires, see mock battles, and learn some things while having a great time.

There will be re-enactors from the French and Indian War, Pioneer period, War of 1812, Native Americans, Civil War, Spanish-American War, The Boxer rebellion, World War I, World War II and, the vietnam eras, represented. Many of the time periods will have both sides of the conflicts represented. You can visit the Civil War Union and Confederate camps. Discuss the underlying issues that lead to the war and hear the gossip of the time. You can visit the Spanish and American camps and learn about the little wars that had a large impact on American foreign policy, even to this day.

The re-enactors are specialists in the time period they present. This is a real treat for visitors to have so many experts from so many time periods all together.

The Scott County Museum is located in Scottsburg, at 1050 South Main Street, less than a mild south of the historic courthouse square. For more information, call 812-752-1050.

 

OLD SETTLER'S WEEKEND - JUNE 10 & 11 2011

A great two-day family event has been scheduled again for this year. One of the state's oldest continuous festivals, Old Settlers Days dates back to 1878. The small quiet town of Lexington becomes a busy place on this weekend in June every year.

Many special events are held including a Baby Beauty Contest, auction and baseball games sponsored by the Lexington Baseball League. The annual Fiddle Contest continues to be a great success every year. The Scott County Pigeon Roost Massacre Re-enactment held by the Painted Stone Settlers is excellent entertainment, providing factual information for young and old. Authentic uniformed re-enactors will be present at their campsites for the weekend depicting early Scott County life. Visitors are encouraged to stop by the campsites.

Enjoy the flea market, antique tractors and farm equipment, craft and food booths and the old style fish fry sponsored by the Fire Department. Don't miss the Parade on Saturday. The Lexington Old Settlers Weekend is hosted by the Lexington Volunteer Fire Department and the Lexington Community.

 

 

MADISON REGATTA - TO BE HELD JULY 1- 3, 2011

Madison is normally a quiet little Jefferson County, Indiana town on the banks of the Ohio River. The town is filled with history, quaint shops, historic homes and even a couple of wineries. But that all changes when the world's fastest boats take to the river.

Boat racing on the Ohio can trace its roots to the 1800s when keelboat races were conducted. The earliest power boat race was in 1911 when the steamboat Princess tied up in the middle of the river near Madison and power launches raced an oval course around the steamboat. The first boats built specifically for racing appeared in 1919 and the first major regatta occurred in 1929.

The 1937 flood brought an end to organized boat racing in Madison for many years. Competition resumed in 1949, when a local group, that was later to become Madison Regatta,Inc., conducted an unsanctioned event for limited inboard and outboard racing craft. The race entered the modern era in 1950, when the American Power Boat Association sanctioned the event.

The first running of the Governor's Cup race was in 1951. Since 1954, the Madison Unlimited race has always been scheduled for two or more heats with National High Points at stake.

Admission wristbands are available for purchase as are Regatta memberships. These passes are available through Madison Regatta, Inc., 812-265-5000. Children under 10 are admitted free. The Regatta has first come, first served seating on the riverbank. Tarp Spaces, RV parking and VIP Tent Tickets are also available.

Website: www.madisonregatta.com

 

 

STEEL MAGNOLIA DINNER & PLAY

To be held on Friday, July 29th and Saturday, July 30th 2011. Watch for more details as you won't want to miss this presentation and meal!

Presented by The Scott County Museum's Theatre Company, 1050 South Main Street in Scottsburg. Call 812-752-1050.

 

 

 

THE PIG ROAST IN THE PARK - TO BE HELD AUGUST 12TH AND 13TH 2011...

The Annual Pig Roast in The Park is held at Beachwood Park on the south edge of Scottsburg. This is a great family event sponsored by the Scottsburg Beautification Committee. It's a good time to bring a blanket or lawn chair and sit back to listen to music, a local talent contest, listen to the hog calling contest, and if you feel really lucky, enter in the Euchre Tournament. there are also several sports tournaments, including tennis, horseshoes, basketball, and softball.

The Pig Roast dinner is served beginning at 4pm on Saturday, and a great bargain. Other concessions are available beginning at 4pm on Friday. For more information call 812-752-3169.

 

 

 

 

LEOTA COUNTRY FROLIC - TO BE HELD AUGUST 26TH AND 27TH 2011...

Leota is the site of the oldest crossroads in the State of Indiana. It is the only crossroads known to converge over a creek and it happens inside a covered bridge! What better place to hold a true country frolic!

Not sure what a country frolic is! Webster defines it "to play in a light-hearted or lively manner." The tradition goes back to the time when farmers got together to share and celebrate prior to the beginning of the harvest season. People would bring musical instruments, favorite food and yes, even their most unusual farm equipment. Activities were planned for the entire family. The Leota celebration maintains the tradition.

On Thursday, the village of Leota will be crowded as booths are set up and made ready to celebrate the Anniversary of Leota. The annual Euchre Tournament will be held at the barn.

Downtown Leota will be lively as the tractors pour in for the field of tractors and other equipment. There will be antiques and plenty of stories being told about the farm equipment, and those who have owned them over the years. You can expect to see over 100 rare tractors and unique farm machines. Entertainment will include live gospel, country, and bluegrass music and dancers who take to the street. Don't miss the Arts & Crafts and Flea Market section. Demonstrations will be going on during the frolic. On Saturday there will be youth talent contest, watermelon eating contest, and much more! Don't miss the frolic.

The Frolic is coordinated by the Finley Volunteer Fire Department, and co-sponsored by Scott County State Bank and the Scott County Visitor's Commission. For addition information, contact Chairman Danny Robbins at 812-752-7614, or 812-595-1266.

DIRECTIONS: from I-65 Exit 29, take State Route 56 west approximately 2 miles.

 

CANAAN FALL FESTIVAL...

Thee Canaan Fall Festival will be held on September 9th, 10th, 11th, and 12th in Canaan, Indiana. Canaan is about 10 miles from Madison, Indiana. The festival is celebrating it's 47th year for the event!

The Canaan Fall Festival held in Canaan, Indiana is the site of the longest running annual Pony Express ride. Riders travel in relay style 13.5 miles from the Canaan Post Office to the Madison, IN Post Office.

 

COLUMBUS SCOTTISH FESTIVAL - SATURDAY, SEPT.10TH AT 10:00AM...

To be held at Bartholomew County 4-H Fairgrounds. The annual Scottish festival brings Highland traditions and culture to southern Indiana. Watch highland games including athletics, dancing and sheepdog trails/demonstrations. Visit reenactment camps, highland bagpipe bands, children's activities, Celtic food, merchandise and musical entertainment from ballads to Celtic rock. Fun for the whole family!

For more information go to www.scottishfestival.org .

 

THE AUSTIN FIREMAN'S FESTIVAL - TO BE HELD OCTOBER 7TH & 8TH 2011...

The Austin Fireman's Festival, Exit 34 and follow signs, is small but packs a lot of punch from 4pm on Friday through Saturday night!

The arts and crafts festival kicks off on Friday evening with gospel music beginning at 4pm, and continues until 11pm. On Saturday, throughout the day enjoy a mix of live music including Gospel, Bluegrass, Country and Rock. Bring a big appetite, there is plenty of food!

Other activities include a car show, a jelly bean motorcycle ride, and more. In an adjoining building, the Austin AREC will be conducting a Health Fair. For additional information, John White: 812-794-0421 or 812-794-1213.

 

 

GHOST TOURS AT THE MUSEUM

Ghost Tours are available any month this year on Saturday nights! Fees: $10.00 per persons for a 1 1/2 hour tour. Overnight tours are available for $20.00 per person with a minimum of 10 persons attending.

Lynn and Tracee Lamb along with Museum Board Member Eddie Cozart as the tour guides. Appointments must be made in advance though. Call 812.752.1050 and information about scheduling will be given to you.

Just a small note, the ghosts have been very active in January. At the Museum Board Meeting on last Tuesday, they were doing a lot of hammering and etc. above our heads at the meeting. Numerous people heard the commotions. At a recent Ghost tour a lady believes she has a picture of one of the ladies sitting in a chair in the English Room upstairs. March 31st, while working on the web page, Cigar Smoke was smelled in the gift shop and small hallway out of the gift shop. It ceased after I told them there wasn't suppose to be smoking in here. You just never know when or what they are going to do next. They love to tease.


Call the Museum, 812.752.1050 to make your reservations for an interesting tour of your Museum.