Mid Bishop Brought Children Together in Song
This submission by Julie Davis has us singing the praises of Mildred Bishop, who influenced the lives of young people for decades throughout
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Celebrate, Collaborate,
Reflect, Represent
#HamCoTurns200
- Aug 1
- 3 min
Geeking Out Over Westfield’s Oldest Trees
Like Westfield Green Together, nonprofit organizations across the county are connecting programming to the upcoming 200th anniversary.
- Jul 13
- 3 min
Spotlight on Wayne Township
During the Hamilton County Bicentennial, each of our nine townships will get a little extra love for one full month. In this post, we’re...
- Jun 28
- 3 min
I Knew an Old Man Named Two Gun
Two Gun lived in a Quonset hut next door to a couple named Myers. His actual name was John Brunson.
- Jun 13
- 4 min
Amateur Researcher Uncovers Names of Black Civil War Soldiers
Names of Black Civil War soldiers discovered by family history researcher
- May 23
- 3 min
"Lucky” Teter’s Ties to the Indianapolis Motor Speedway and Jimmy Stewart
Lucky Teter of Noblesville had ties to the famed Indianapolis Motor Speedway
- May 16
- 1 min
DUKE ENERGY SPONSORSHIP WILL EXPAND BICENTENNIAL OUTREACH
Noblesville, Ind. — Duke Energy will serve as lead sponsor for Hamilton County’s upcoming 200th anniversary in 2023, the Hamilton County...
- May 16
- 4 min
Spotlight on Washington Township
During the Hamilton County Bicentennial, each of our nine townships will get special treatment for one full month. In this post, we're...
- May 2
- 3 min
Spotlight on Noblesville Township
During the Hamilton County Bicentennial, each of our nine townships will get special treatment for one full month. In this post, we're...
- Apr 18
- 6 min
Hamilton County's Love-Hate Relationship With the White River
Do you know how the White River got its name? When Hamilton County was founded in 1823, the White River was so clear that when sunlight...
- Apr 4
- 3 min
Spotlight on Jackson Township
During the Hamilton County Bicentennial, each of our nine townships will get special treatment for one full month. In this post, we’re...
- Mar 28
- 2 min
COUNTY BICENTENNIAL COMMISSION ANNOUNCES COMMUNITY MICRO-GRANT APPLICATION INFORMATION
Noblesville, Ind. — Grant applications are now available to support public programs in 2023 that celebrate Hamilton County’s upcoming...
- Mar 21
- 4 min
Marie Flanders’ Legacy as a Woman Farmer
When James Monroe Flanders moved his herds of cattle and horses west from Ohio to what is now White River Township in the mid 1800s, he...
- Mar 14
- 3 min
Celebrating Black Women of Roberts Settlement
At the time Martha Lucetta Gilliam was born at Roberts Settlement (1874), it was a couple generations following her ancestors’ departure...
- Feb 21
- 2 min
Free Workshop to Give Your Bicentennial Idea Big Energy
Calling all thinkers and doers! The Hamilton County Bicentennial needs you to flex your collaborative muscles for the county’s 200th...
- Feb 7
- 4 min
Who Decides How Hamilton Co. Is Remembered?
Every resident of Hamilton County has a chance to be part of its history. You might know someone today who other people will write about...
- Jan 24
- 2 min
Spotlight on Fall Creek Township
During the Hamilton County Bicentennial, each of our nine townships will get special treatment for one full month. In this post, we are...
- Jan 3
- 1 min
BICENTENNIAL INFORMATION WORKSHOP SCHEDULED
Noblesville, Ind. -- Local organizations interested in learning more about Hamilton County’s 2023 Bicentennial can attend one of three...
- Dec 20, 2021
- 4 min
HAMILTON COUNTY BICENTENNIAL SEEKING BOOK CONTRIBUTIONS
Noblesville, Ind. — For Hamilton County’s bicentennial, happening in 2023, the Commission is capturing our history through Celebrating...
- Dec 13, 2021
- 2 min
What are Workshops?
This week on our blog, we're taking a break from our series that puts the spotlight on different townships and their representatives....