Washington County Indiana's Tourism Commission

06/12/2024

Due to scheduling conflicts with a couple of our vendors, we had to move our annual fundraiser by a week. Regardless of the date, it will still be a great time! We hope you can join us!! Be sure to get with your favorite Tri Kappa girl if you want to reserve a table for 10…they go fast!!

05/29/2024

Celebrate the love of quilting at the 41st Annual Quilt Show in Salem at Southern Hills Church. Featuring local shops and vendors, quilt judging and this years featured quilter, Sue Nay.

05/28/2024

Mark your calendars for the Washington County Master Gardeners' Garden Tour coming up in June.

05/21/2024

The Pekin Community Betterment Organization is accepting vendor inquiries for the 2024 Pekin 4th of July Festival. Visit their website (https://pekinfourthofjuly.com/) for more information on Booth Rental details. Don't miss your opportunity to be part of this wonderful Washington County Event.

05/16/2024

Upcoming event!

Our Outdoor Youth Day is this Saturday!!
Let's kick off summer vacation with a day outside doing a variety of fun outdoor activities, and learn from some very interesting individuals about raptor birds of prey and wilderness survival!
This event will begin at 1PM and will go until 4PM, and children ages 8+ are welcome. Entry fee is $5.00 per child.

We hope to see you there!

04/29/2024

Make Plans to Attend the Annual Fiber Revival at Historic Beck's Mill.

The event features the very rare running of both the carding machines. The carding machines are dated to 1816 and considered the oldest in the country...only 5 are left to our knowledge & our 2 are the mills originals! The carding machines were restored in 2007-2008 at the Lovett Mill in Tennessee. Many sheep to Shaw demonstrations...sheep shearing, spinning classes, felting classes, dyeing classes, weaving, quilting, hand carding, crochet and knitting.

Washington County Sheep Producers will be serving food.

This event is sponsored by Indiana University Center for Rural Engagement.

Activities begin at 10:00am

Visit www.becksmill.org for more information!

04/25/2024

Join the Indiana Karst Conservancy and Nature Conservancy on Saturday, May 4th for a free, family-friendly discovery day at Henderson Park. The park offers an incredibly unique karst forest ecology. Spend the day participating in guided nature hikes, learning about the history, significance, and landscapes of the park. The event runs from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. EST. You can sign up and learn more by emailing [email protected]

04/13/2024

Are your kids looking for something fun to do to kick off summer vacation?
The John Hay Center has you covered!

On May 18th we will be hosting an Outdoor Youth Day from 1PM to 4PM. We will have a rotation of various outdoor skills out on The John Hay Center grounds, plus a visit from the Hardy Lake Raptor Birds of Prey!

Sign your child up today for just $5.00!
Call us at (812) 883-6495 or email at [email protected].

04/08/2024

The sun is out and the eclipse is on it’s way!
Come by The John Hay Center and The Depot where we’ve got the Canton Christian Ladies serving lunch.

Let’s all enjoy the 2024 Total Solar Eclipse!

04/06/2024

If you have any questions or curiousities concerning the impending eclipse or its significance, THIS is the presentation that you will want to attend! Admission is only a donation to the John Hay Center, so we hope you will be our guests!

04/05/2024

Looking for some fun activities in Salem ahead of the total solar eclipse on Monday?
The John Hay Center has you covered! Tomorrow is our big day before the BIG day, and we have some very exciting things planned at The Depot Railroad Museum.
At 3PM astrophysicist, Dr. David Vesper will be giving a talk on eclipses, how they work, and how they affect us on earth. This will be an excellent opportunity for adults and children alike to learn more about this cosmic phenomenon and ask questions.
Following our guest speaker, at 7PM we will be showing the musical classic "Little Shop of Horrors" starring Rick Moranis, Steve Martin, and Ellen Greene. This 1986 film follows a timid florist who after an eclipse finds an unusual plant with an even more unusual appetite!
Both of these events are FREE to the public, and there will be FREE popcorn and candy to enjoy during the film showing.

We wish you all a happy weekend, and hope to see you tomorrow as well as Monday for the total solar eclipse. This will be the last one in Indiana until the 2090s so let's make the most of it!

04/03/2024

04/01/2024

Total Solar Eclipse Camping is available at The John Hay Center!☀️

We have several spots available for camping here on our campus near the Annex and the Pioneer Village, for both primitive and mobile campers.
Spots will be reserved for the entire weekend from April 5th to April 8th, with check-in at 5PM Friday, and check-out at 4PM Monday.
See below for more details and prices.

Reservations can be made by calling The John Hay Center at (812) 883-6495 or email us at [email protected]. Payment is requested upon booking.
Or you can contact us by these methods if you have any questions or concerns!

Check out our page, and keep an eye out for more exciting eclipse related events and activities!

03/25/2024

Is seeing a Total Solar Eclipse on your bucket list?

It only comes around once in a lifetime and Washington County is celebrating the event and we want you to join us for the party.

Washington County Indiana is located directly in the path of totality of the solar eclipse. The path of totality offers the best viewing opportunities to experience the eclipse.

Our historic community has a variety of family friendly events scheduled throughout the weekend to celebrate this once in a lifetime celestial event. From an outdoor movie in an amphitheater, to S'mores and a We**ie roast in our Pioneer Village, to picnics, wine sips, and a special educational presentation by Astrophysicist Dr. David Vesper.

Visit www.visitwashingtoncounty.org for more information on events.

Don't miss out on this opportunity to cross a Solar Eclipse off of your Bucket List!

03/15/2024

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03/13/2024

On Monday, April 8, 2024, a total solar eclipse will cross North America. Washington County Indiana is located directly in the path of totality of the solar eclipse. The path of totality offers the best viewing opportunities to experience the eclipse.

Our historic community has a variety of family friendly events scheduled throughout the weekend to celebrate this once in a lifetime celestial event. From an outdoor movie in an amphitheater, to S'mores and a We**ie roast in our Pioneer Village, to picnics, wine sips, and a special educational presentation by Astrophysicist Dr. David Vesper.

But don't worry if you miss this total Solar Eclipse.... the next one in North America will be on August 23, 2044.

Visit www.visitwashingtoncounty.org for more information on events.

Explore a county rich in history, natural beauty, and vibrant culture. Whether you're a history buff or outdoor enthusiast we have something for you.

03/08/2024

Our final Eclipse Movie Night film is none other than Little Shop of Horrors!

This 1986 musical with a star-studded cast, follows the wild adventure of a timid florist who discovers an unusual carnivorous plant during a total eclipse. This plant, dubbed Audrey II, attracts business to the struggling flower shop, but things only continue to get messy as Audrey II grows bigger and hungrier!

This film will be shown April 6th at The Depot Railroad Museum with the doors opening at 6:30PM and the movie starting at 7PM.
Like the previous movie showings, admission is FREE!
FREE popcorn and candy will be available before the film starts.
*This movie is rated PG-13*

We are incredibly excited to enjoy this musical classic just ahead of the Total Solar Eclipse on April 8th!

03/01/2024

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02/27/2024

Don't miss the final weekend for the 33rd Annual LM Sugarbush Maple Syrup Festival in Salem Indiana.

02/20/2024

Enjoy the smiling, happy faces of the people of Washington County Indiana. See our latest tourism video.