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10:15 am
1:15 pm
3:15 pm

Step into the landscapes that inspired T.C. Steele’s masterpieces in the heart of Brown County.

Nestled in the rolling hills of Nashville, Indiana, this retreat was home to Steele and his wife, Selma. Discover the beauty that inspired his famous impressionist paintings, tour his historic studio and home, and explore the same landscapes that continue to captivate visitors today.

In 1907, T.C. and his second wife, Selma Neubacher Steele, purchased property in Brown County and began construction of their home, which they named the House of the Singing Winds. They built the large studio in 1916 to accommodate T.C.’s work. Selma created several acres of gardens around the home and landscaped the surrounding hillsides to enhance the beauty of their property.

As T.C.’s popularity grew, an increasing number of visitors came to Brown County to meet the artist and to see his work and estate. Steele’s appreciation of nature, combined with his intelligence and capacity for concentrated study, raised his works to an extraordinary level.

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Jan 10

Special Tour: 1920s Tech

11:15 am – 12 pm

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Jan 19

Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

10 am – 5 pm

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Mar 5

Homeschool Thursday: Exploding Chemistry

10 am – 12 pm

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Apr 2

Homeschool Thursday: Time Travel, Jurassic World

10 am – 12 pm

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May 7

Homeschool Thursday: Cooking for Kids

10 am – 12 pm

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T.C. Steele State Historic Site - Overview video

A Look Around the Grounds

Hoosier painter, T.C. Steele and his wife Selma built their home in 1907 amongst rolling hills, scenic vistas and majestic trees in Brown County, Indiana. Now known as T.C. Steele State Historic Site, you can visit the house and grounds that inspired the noted Indiana artist’s beautiful impressionist paintings.

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Go Behind the Scenes

In his lifetime, T.C. Steele painted nine Governor portraits–more than any other artist. Join us for a behind-the-scenes look at the T.C. Steele paintings we have in our permanent Indiana State Museum and Historic Sites collection.

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“Singing Winds: The Life and Works of T.C. Steele” Promo

Watching ‘Singing Winds: The Life and Words of T.C. Steele’

Watch the WTIU documentary – Singing Winds: The Life and Words of T.C. Steele – a film that looks the life and works of the great Hoosier impressionist – from his hardscrabble youth, to his journey through some of the major art centers of Europe, to his return to his native Indiana, where he captured the subtle beauty of the Midwestern landscapes.

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PRESERVE THE LEGACY of T.C. Steele

Help keep the spirit of T.C. Steele alive. Support the T.C. Steele State Historic Site through donations, memberships, or volunteering and ensure future generations can experience this historic treasure.

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