Adams County Historical Society - Indiana

Adams County Historical Society - Indiana Dedicated to Preserving and Teaching the History of Adams County, Indiana The original meetings were held at the local Decatur Public Library. Monroe St.

This is the Official page for the Adams County Historical Society in Decatur, Indiana. The Adams County Historical Society was formed in September 1957 to preserve and educate the history of Adams County Indiana. In February 1968 the Society purchased at auction the former Charles Dugan Mansion at 420 W. Decatur for the use of a home for the society and a museum for the ever growing colle

ction of county artifacts the society had been collecting. We continue to maintain artifacts, document histories, and educate the community on the rich background of Adams County, Indiana. This page is administered by the ACHS Board Secretary, Rebecca Webb.

We had a great Summer season with a record attendance at the Museum! It's been an honor to celebrate our America's 250th...
09/02/2026

We had a great Summer season with a record attendance at the Museum!
It's been an honor to celebrate our America's 250th birthday this year.
Thank you to all who visited the Historical Museum!

Haunted Decatur Tours retires....The wagon tours may be gone but the HAUNTED DUGAN MANSION will continue each Friday and...
08/26/2026

Haunted Decatur Tours retires....
The wagon tours may be gone but the HAUNTED DUGAN MANSION will continue each Friday and Saturday in October.

at: 420 W. Monroe St. Decatur, IN

SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT

After 14 wonderful years, Haunted Decatur Wagon Tours will become a part of Decatur History.

What began in 2011 with just six tours over one weekend grew into a treasured October tradition. In later years, the schedule expanded to every weekend in October, with more than 32 tours and nearly 500 tickets sold each season.

I wish to extend my heartfelt thanks to DeeAnn Lengerich and crew from Camelot Carriage Rides for helping make these tours so memorable. DeeAnn, her beautiful horses, and the wagon have been a very special part of the experience from the beginning. Also thanks to my wonderful wife Tami, who did the job of ticket taker each year and of course to the mysterious Woman in Black, Wheelchair Mary and the evil Belle Gunness.

DeeAnn and I have mutually decided to retire from the grueling October schedule the wagon tours required. We’re proud and grateful to be stepping away while the tours are still at the top of their game, successful, well attended, and loved by so many.

We also want to thank the thousands of patrons who supported us over the years. We shared many beautiful and spooky autumn evenings, as well as some wet, windy, and bitterly cold ones, but we loved every minute of it and hoped you did too.

Again, thank you, DeeAnn, Camelot Carriage Rides, and everyone who joined us on this remarkable journey.

The wagon may have made its final journey, but something new is stirring in the shadows of Decatur. Listen closely, you may soon hear whispers of what comes next. Stay tuned!

Max Miller

Read our August Newsletter HERE:
08/25/2026

Read our August Newsletter HERE:

Email from Adams County Historical Society It was a GREAT Summer Season! August 2026 Newsletter THANK YOU for a great summer season at the Museum! We appreciate every guest that visited the Charles Du

The Historical Museum is OPEN TODAY!Come visit the Charles Dugan Historical Museum today, August 23rd.Open 1:00-4:00pmLo...
08/23/2026

The Historical Museum is OPEN TODAY!

Come visit the Charles Dugan Historical Museum today, August 23rd.
Open 1:00-4:00pm
Located at: 420 W. Monroe St. Decatur, IN

More Info: www.AdamsCountyMuseum.org

TOMORROW IS THE LAST DAY OF OUR SUMMER MUSEUM SEASON!Come and visit the Charles Dugan Historical Museum on Sunday, Aug 2...
08/22/2026

TOMORROW IS THE LAST DAY OF OUR SUMMER MUSEUM SEASON!

Come and visit the Charles Dugan Historical Museum on Sunday, Aug 23rd
Open 1:00p-4:00p
Admission: $5.00 (Kids ages 12 and under are free)
Located at: 420 W. Monroe St. Decatur, IN

More Info: www.AdamsCountyMuseum.org

08/21/2026
DON'T MISS YOUR OPPORTUNITY!This Sunday, Aug 23rd  is the last day of the Summer Season to visit the Historical Museum. ...
08/20/2026

DON'T MISS YOUR OPPORTUNITY!

This Sunday, Aug 23rd is the last day of the Summer Season to visit the Historical Museum.

Open 1:00-4:00pm
Admission: $5.00 per person (Kids ages 12 and under are FREE)
Location: 420 W. Monroe St. Decatur, IN

More Info: www.AdamsCountyMuseum.org

Make plans to visit the Charles Dugan Historical Museum TODAY, AUGUST 16!From 1:00-4:00pmLocated at 420 W. Monroe Street...
08/16/2026

Make plans to visit the Charles Dugan Historical Museum TODAY, AUGUST 16!

From 1:00-4:00pm

Located at 420 W. Monroe Street, Decatur, IN
More Info: www.AdamsCountyMuseum.org

Make plans to visit the Charles Dugan Historical Museum this SUNDAY, AUGUST 16!From 1:00-4:00pmLocated at 420 W. Monroe ...
08/14/2026

Make plans to visit the Charles Dugan Historical Museum this SUNDAY, AUGUST 16!

From 1:00-4:00pm

Located at 420 W. Monroe Street, Decatur, IN
More Info: www.AdamsCountyMuseum.org

THE HISTORICAL MUSEUM IS OPEN!Our America 250 Celebration displays will be up for three more weeks!Museum Open Sundays, ...
08/09/2026

THE HISTORICAL MUSEUM IS OPEN!

Our America 250 Celebration displays will be up for three more weeks!

Museum Open Sundays, 1:00-4:00pm
June, July and August
Cost: $5.00 pp

Located at: 420 W. Monroe St. Decatur, IN

More Info: www.AdamsCountyMuseum.org

Address

420 W. Monroe Street PO Box 262
Decatur, IN
46733

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