Geist: Stories From the Past & Photos From the Present
The official Bicentennial photographic history book includes personal stories from contributors. In this submission, writer John...
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January - December, 2023 · 9 Townships · Hamilton County, Indiana
- Mar 2
- 5 min
ELEVEN HAMILTON COUNTY HIGH SCHOOLERS SELECTED AS BICENTENNIAL AMBASSADORS
Noblesville, Ind.—The Hamilton County Bicentennial Commission today announced the 11 high school sophomores and juniors who will serve as...
- Feb 27
- 2 min
PREVIEW OF MARCH HAMILTON COUNTY BICENTENNIAL EVENTS
NOBLESVILLE, IND.—The Hamilton County Bicentennial Commission would like to announce its lineup of grant-funded events for March 2023....
- Feb 16
- 1 min
HAMILTON COUNTY BICENTENNIAL WILL SELL COMMEMORATIVE MERCHANDISE
NOBLESVILLE, IND.—The Hamilton County Bicentennial Commission has several items available for sale online to celebrate the county’s 200th...
- Feb 13
- 4 min
The Love-Lost Story of How Noblesville Got Its Name
People will do crazy things for love. When Josiah F. Polk was courting his fiancee In Noblesville in 1823, he didn’t buy a dozen roses or...
- Jan 30
- 7 min
Black History of Noblesville Township
The Bicentennial centers around five themes including “Diversity and Inclusion.” As part of our effort to highlight stories that aren’t...
- Jan 17
- 2 min
ANNOUNCING JAN. 22 OPENING CEREMONY PERFORMERS AND SPECIAL GUESTS
Noblesville, Ind.—The stage lineup continues to grow as the Hamilton County Bicentennial Commission kicks off the county’s 200th year...
- Jan 16
- 3 min
Part 1: The Birth of Sheridan’s Indiana Condensed Milk Company
Guest contributor and historian Brendan White shares the story of how milk became big business in Sheridan right after the turn of the...
- Dec 19, 2022
- 3 min
Meet Santa’s First Noblesville Homebuilder
Santa Claus has some pretty essential helpers in Hamilton County. Some of them set up the tiny red-sided house with the bright white trim...
- Dec 15, 2022
- 1 min
HAMILTON BICENTENNIAL CALENDAR OF 2023 EVENTS NOW AVAILABLE
Noblesville, Ind.—The Hamilton County Bicentennial Commission has announced the official 2023 Bicentennial event lineup. Upwards of 45...
- Nov 21, 2022
- 3 min
An Immigrant Story: Bavaria to Hamilton County
The official Bicentennial photographic history book includes personal stories that illustrate how Hamilton County came to be what it is...
- Nov 18, 2022
- 2 min
HAMILTON COUNTY 2023 BICENTENNIAL OPENS WITH FREE EVENT
The Hamilton County Bicentennial opens the county’s 200th year with a free, family-friendly event at 3 p.m. Sunday, January 22, 2023.
- Nov 7, 2022
- 5 min
Two Violent Saloon Fires Show Polarizing Views on Alcohol in 1880s
It’s easy to find Hamilton County residents toasting glasses to health and happiness during the holiday season. Some of us host parties...
- Oct 20, 2022
- 5 min
Give Yourself the Creeps With 3 Spooky Hamilton County Tales
“Urban legends and ghost stories have been passed down through generations. These stories, whether true or not, help shape a community...
- Oct 10, 2022
- 2 min
HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS WHO LOVE HISTORY INVITED TO BECOME HAMILTON COUNTY BICENTENNIAL AMBASSADORS
Noblesville, Ind. — High school sophomores and juniors interested in history and community can apply to serve as Hamilton County...
- Sep 16, 2022
- 4 min
Carmel Clay Historical Society to Park 2023 Event in Leading-Edge Library
As executive director of the Carmel Clay Historical Society, Debbie Gangstad wanted to dream big about how her organization would...
- Sep 6, 2022
- 2 min
HAMILTON COUNTY BICENTENNIAL SEEKS VOLUNTEER HOSTS FOR 2023 TRAVELING EXHIBIT
Noblesville, Ind. — The Hamilton County Bicentennial Commission, the governing body of the Bicentennial Celebration, is seeking exhibit...
- Sep 5, 2022
- 3 min
The Westfield Flour Mill's 70-Year Grind
Among the businesses employing and serving residents of Westfield during the town’s earliest days was the Westfield Flour Mill.
- Aug 12, 2022
- 2 min
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
- Aug 1, 2022
- 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.
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