Acton Park Meeting Tonight

Tonight, February 7th, is the community meeting with the Indy Parks department about development of the park property on the site of the historic Acton Campground. The meeting is at 6:30 PM at Pleasant Masonic Lodge, 7525 Acton Rd. The…
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Open Hours 2024

Just a reminder that Open Hours at the Meeting House resume Saturday, March 2! Our museum is open to the public on the first Saturday and third Sunday of the month, March through October, from 2 to 4PM. Come check…
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Old Fashioned Christmas 2023: Photos

Thanks to everyone who came out for this year’s Old Fashioned Christmas! We had a lovely evening of holiday history, talking about the introduction of traditions such as Santa Claus, Christmas trees, and Christmas cards, with a display of century-old…
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Old Fashioned Christmas 2023

Join us at 6 p.m. on Sunday, December 10 in our historic Meeting House at 6510 S. Franklin Road for Christmas stories, holiday histories, special displays, candle luminaria, live music from our original Victorian pump organ, carols, cookies and punch,…
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Christmas in Wanamaker 2023

Join the community fun Saturday, December 2 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and enjoy Wanamaker’s annual holiday tradition! The event kicks off with a parade down Southeastern Avenue, and for your shopping convenience, a trolley shuttle will run between…
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Wanted: Your Pelican Diner photos!

We’re looking for pictures of the original Pelican Diner or its iconic sign, as well as any personal recollections or trivia you might remember (what colors were on the sign? Was it ever lighted? Did you ever go inside the…
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Harvest Luncheon tickets now on sale!

November 4, 2023 @ 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM Join us Saturday, November 4 for a catered holiday-themed meal, the popular Silent Auction, a history presentation, live music, door prizes, and more! The event will be held at Grace Church, 5605 S….
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New Kitchen Display in Meeting House

We’ve spent much of this year rearranging revamping our exhibits in the Meeting House. It’s a big project, and will take a long time to complete, but we’re making good progress! Our latest fresh exhibit is a new kitchen display…
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Vintage Clothing Show 2023: Photos

Thanks to everyone who attended our Vintage Clothing Show & Sale on August 18-19! We had a good turnout, got great feedback about the show, gained some new members, and met friends new and old! If you couldn’t attend the…
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Vintage Clothing Show & SALE – August 18-19

August 18, 10AM-6PM; August 19, 10AM-2PM – Grace Church, 5605 S. Franklin Road Our popular Vintage Clothing Show is returning as something even better: This time, in addition to the displays of and history about clothing items from the 1830s through…
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