Blog | Hamilton County Bicentennial

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.

Jul 13, 2022
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, 2022
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, 2022
4 min

Amateur Researcher Uncovers Names of Black Civil War Soldiers

Names of Black Civil War soldiers discovered by family history researcher