History Center Pork Chop Dinner Fundraiser

The History Center is having a pork chop dinner on Saturday May 7th from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. The cost is $10 and is being prepared by the Moose Lodge members in Petersburg. All proceeds will be used for a new roof at the History Center. Hopefully we'll reach our goal. Please call one of the numbers listed below or stop by the History Center to buy a ticket. We appreciate your support!

Historical Society April 2016 Meeting - Northwest Territory Firearms

The Pike County Historical Society had a wonderful meeting last night! We had an awesome speaker in Keith Thomas on Northwest Territory Firearms. Thanks so much for such an interesting program.

Soldier Burials

Did you ever wonder about the expense of burying a loved one in the past? Looking for the location of the grave of a veteran? Or his widow?

Did you know many ex-union soldiers, sailors or marines were buried at the expense of the county. These records are available at the history center.

Pike County Chapter of the DAR - Cradle of Liberty

Indiana Cradle of Liberty Chapter of the DAR (Pike County) will have a workshop at the History Center this evening, Tuesday April 12, at 6:30 p.m. It is open to everyone. If you’re interested in joining the DAR, (Daughters of the American Revolution), you should plan to attend. We hope to see you there!

Update: April 12, 2016

Wonderful workshop tonight at the History Center for the Pike County DAR. There will be another workshop in 2 weeks on April 26th at 6:30 p.m. Hope to see you there!

Bicentennial Patch Program

Home Grown 4-H Club met at the History Center this evening to begin working on the Bicentennial History Patch Program for Pike County. The program is available for all age groups of youth and adults as well. If an individual or group would be interested in the patch program, stop by the History Center for more details.