SUMMER break CENTRAL

Explore the historic site on a special tour led by our youngest experts.

Join us for free admission on Juneteenth.

Learn about travel in the Steeles’ time with stories about T.C. and Selma’s trips abroad! 

Check out this special tour dedicated to the modern improvements the Steeles enjoyed in the House of the Singing Winds.

Hear the condolence letters sent to Mrs. Steele and enjoy the paintings selected especially for the Steele Centennial. 

Take a tour of a well-known place of safety for freedom-seekers.

Discover the Coffin’s work on the Underground Railroad.

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Take a tour of a well-known place of safety for freedom-seekers.

Bring the family and get into the Fourth of July spirit!

Enjoy hearing the adventures of Leaf Man by Lois Ehlert, followed by an art activity using items found in nature.

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Enjoy a guided walking tour of the historic Whitewater Canal in Metamora.

Enjoy a guided walking tour of the historic Whitewater Canal in Metamora.

Enjoy a guided walking tour of the historic Whitewater Canal in Metamora.

Enjoy a guided walking tour of the historic Whitewater Canal in Metamora.

Join us for free admission on Juneteenth.

Explore the fascinating world of moths with a moth expert.

Bring the little ones for an abridged tour of Gene Stratton-Porter’s famous cabin.

Turn scraps of paper into a nature-themed artwork at our collage workshop! 

Find out about the trees in this newly designated Old Growth Forest.

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Learn the basics of ecoprinting and create a patterned bandana with flowers from Gene’s garden.

Nature’s vibrant dyes can make fabulous accessories for your summer wardrobe! 

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Come dressed in your crime-solving best for this delightful evening of whodunit.

Come dressed in your crime-solving best for this delightful evening of whodunit.

Enjoy free admission as you explore our ongoing restoration of the site.

Explore Madison’s culture, history and art during this nighttime exploration.

Step back in time to a living history encampment.

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Enjoy an evening of musical entertainment on the Lanier Mansion lawn with Emily Ann Thompson. 

Enjoy an evening of musical entertainment on the Lanier Mansion lawn with Ed “Sax” Thomas. 

The American Constitution and Indiana Constitution.

Visit Indiana’s first state capitol for free on Juneteenth.

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Visitors ages 21 and younger and their caregivers can enjoy a free guided tour of Corydon Capitol.

Learn about the importance of corn, beans and squash and try your hand at gardening.

At this skill series we’ll get hands-on with archery supplies, atlatls, blow guns and targets. 

At this skill series we’ll get hands-on with clay, pottery tools, water, replicas, yarn, sticks and looms. 

Celebrate the official beginning of summer with a special viewing of the summer solstice!

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It’s a buzzing presentation and scavenger hunt all about insects.

Join us at Angel Mounds and learn how to use light to attract nocturnal insects.

Join us at Angel Mounds and learn all about local insects!

At this skill series, we’ll get hands-on with flint/chert and tools for flintknapping.

Discover unique facts and celebrate National Sunflower Day at the mounds!

Celebrate World Indigenous Peoples Day with a delicious piece of native culinary history.

Discover the frozen world of the past and present.

Grab your time machine and get ready for an epic adventure.

Step outside and explore the wonders of nature.

Discover the frozen world of the past and present.

Pack your bags and get ready for a global adventure.

Calling all campers who love animals, nature and a little bit of muddy fun!

Nature’s vibrant dyes can make fabulous accessories for your summer wardrobe! 

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Go for a magical glow walk!

Find out why understanding history is not just about what happened, but how and why it made sense to those who lived it.

Explore how the ideals of the American Revolution impacted ways of living.

Explore the site by candlelight!

What happened behind closed doors when social relationships were being developed?

Explore camp life as you learn how to start fires, set-up your camp perimeter and more.

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Discover the impact of the American Revolution on both the new nation and the world.

What’s the link between the telegraph, steam trains, the camera and the printing press?