Historic Connersville

Historic Connersville The purposes are that of educating Fayette County, Indiana area environs, as well as others, regarding the pre-history and history of Fayette County, Indiana.

Historic Connersville, Inc. is a not for profit organization dedicated to the preservation of Fayette County's heritage. Everyone is invited to join, visit our locations, or just attend our monthly meetings. We meet the 2nd Wednesday of the month at 7 p.m., at the museum, with the exception of June and December when we enjoy a pitch in meal together. Those two months, the meetings begin at 6 p.m. Come join us!

05/17/2026

EMA Director Wade Walling is putting together a new, updated county map, including locations of pioneer cemeteries! A nice feature for researchers!
Kudos and many thanks!

05/14/2026
05/03/2026

Sincere thanks to Jarrod & Dana McGlothen & Sons for working in the garden at Canal House and providing the lovely flowers! You made prom day special!

05/02/2026

Join us for the May meeting next Wednesday, May 13th, 7 pm at the museum. Guest speaker Carla Beard will be there with info on IPA!
All are welcome.

Donna Schroeder
05/01/2026

Donna Schroeder

The theme of this year's CHS prom is "The Great Gatsby ". What better setting than the parlor of beautiful Canal House o...
05/01/2026

The theme of this year's CHS prom is "The Great Gatsby ". What better setting than the parlor of beautiful Canal House or the McFarlan auto at the Fayette County Historical Museum for a photo op? The house will be open Saturday 2:30 til 5. Museum will be open 10 til 5.

05/01/2026

🚂🌿 Regular Season Begins May 1! 🌿🚂

All aboard for another exciting season with Whitewater Valley Railroad!

🚉 The Whitewater Limited operates every Friday in May
🕙 Departs at 10:00 AM
⏳ Enjoy a 2-hour layover in beautiful Metamora to shop, explore, and soak in the charm of the village.

🚉 The Valley Flyer runs every Saturday and Sunday in May
(Except May 16*)
🕛 Departs at Noon

Come ride the rails, make memories, and enjoy a little step back into history with us!

Grab your tickets at whitewatervalleyrr.org and plan your adventure today!

We are so pleased that our resident auto expert, Mr. Richard Stanley, was inducted into the Fayette County School Corp...
04/21/2026

We are so pleased that our resident auto expert, Mr. Richard Stanley, was inducted into the Fayette County School Corporation Education Hall of Fame. Congratulations on recognition of your years of dedication to educating Fayette County students. Additional congratulations to Mr. Robert Swope for his induction.

Happy Easter!
04/05/2026

Happy Easter!

🐇 Hippity hoppity! You won't find this rabbit on the bunny trail — it prefers southern Indiana's swamplands.⁠ Hoosier artist William Zimmerman painted this happy hare at Harmonie State Park in 1984.

Address

200 West 5th Street
Connersville, IN
47331

Opening Hours

Saturday 10am - 3pm
Sunday 10am - 3pm

Telephone

+17658250946

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