Clark County Indiana Museum

06/09/2026

https://tally.so/r/gDWEoP?fbclid=IwdGRjcASUu8NjbGNrBJS7uGV4dG4DYWVtAjExAHNydGMGYXBwX2lkDDM1MDY4NTUzMTcyOAABHq2Gc1SexEM4kbklMY4CYybI63wFb-WOsQb_tYnFfeFgZT-rD_-P5I0dTdou_aem_6sGUG-BGs-zkfOi1g_TqQg Have you registered yet to be one of 76 readers of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 11:30 a.m. at Warder Park following the Independence Day parade? We're registering through the 15th and slots are filling up! Sign up today and reserve your place in history!

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06/05/2026

📣𝗗𝗼𝗻'𝘁 𝗠𝗶𝘀𝘀 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗕𝗲 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗛𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆! 🇺🇸

As America prepares to celebrate its 250th anniversary, the Clark County Indiana Museum is seeking 76 readers in honor of 1776 to participate in a special public reading of the Declaration of Independence on July 4th at Warder Park following the Jeffersonville Main Street parade.

📜 Each selected participant will read a portion of the Declaration, helping bring this historic document to life for our community. Following the reading, attendees will have the opportunity to sign a commemorative copy of the Declaration that will become part of the museum's permanent collection.

⏰ The nomination deadline is June 15, 2026, so don't wait!

👉 Want to participate or nominate someone?
Complete your nomination here: https://tally.so/r/gDWEoP

❤️ To be considered, make a donation of any amount to support future historic preservation efforts at the Clark County Indiana Museum and include:

• Your name (or nominee's name)
• Contact information

Donate here: https://www.clarkcountyinmuseum.org/support/

Let's come together to celebrate 250 years of American history and showcase the voices of our community!

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04/07/2026

🔔 𝘿𝙤𝙣’𝙩 𝙛𝙤𝙧𝙜𝙚𝙩: 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗧𝗵𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆!🔍

Step back in time and uncover the hidden history of the Falls of the Ohio at our upcoming Second Thursdays at the Museum event!

📜 On the Hunt for the Falls Forts!
Join archaeologist Anne Bader for a fascinating look at Fort Finney/Steuben and the recent excavations that are reshaping what we know about our region’s past.

🗓 Thursday, April 9
⏰ 6:00 PM
📍 Clark County Indiana Museum
725 Michigan Avenue, Jeffersonville, IN

✨ Hear about the 2013 excavations connected to the Ohio River Bridges Project
💬 Stay for a Q&A + reception after the talk
🎟 FREE event (donations appreciated!)

Bring a friend and your curiosity. You won’t want to miss this deep dive into local history!

👉 Learn more: clarkcountyinmuseum.org

03/27/2026

🔍𝗦𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗱 𝗧𝗵𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆𝘀 𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗠𝘂𝘀𝗲𝘂𝗺🔍

Step back in time and uncover the hidden history of the Ohio River Falls!

Join us for an exciting evening:
On the Hunt for the Falls Forts: Archaeological Explorations and the Excavations at Fort Finney/Steuben in Jeffersonville, Indiana

🗓 Thursday, April 9
⏰ 6:00 PM
📍 Clark County Indiana Museum
725 Michigan Avenue, Jeffersonville, IN

𝗔𝗿𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗲𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁 𝗔𝗻𝗻𝗲 𝗕𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗙𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗢𝗵𝗶𝗼 𝗔𝗿𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗲𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗲𝘁𝘆 will guide us through the fascinating story of late 18th–early 19th century fortifications along the Falls of the Ohio and the modern-day efforts to uncover them. Learn about the 2013 excavations tied to the Louisville-Southern Indiana Ohio River Bridges Project and what they revealed about Fort Finney and beyond!

💬 Stick around for a Q&A and reception following the presentation.
🎟 𝙁𝙍𝙀𝙀 event! (donations appreciated!)

Bring your curiosity and love of local history—you won’t want to miss this deep dive into our region’s past!

👉 For more info: Visit clarkcountyinmuseum.org

03/07/2026

✨ Meet Your Designer: Jenny Pfanenstiel from ✨

Internationally celebrated milliner. Official Milliner of the Kentucky Derby Museum. & Seven-time Featured Milliner of the Kentucky Derby.

As founder of Formé Millinery, Jenny is known for blending rare, old-world techniques with bold modern elegance; even sculpting hats on a vintage 1800s braid machine.

Her designs have been worn by icons like Michelle Obama, Oprah Winfrey, and Madonna, and have appeared at the Met Gala, Royal Ascot, and Paris Fashion Week.

As founder of Formé Millinery, Jenny is known for blending rare, old-world techniques with bold modern elegance, even sculpting hats on a vintage 1800s braid machine.

And on March 15th, she’s bringing her expertise to you. 👒✨
Check out our events and reserve your spot today!

03/03/2026

🎉 We’re counting down to March 15th — and we have exciting news! 🎉

A big thank you to our newest event sponsor, Budget Print, for helping make this creative afternoon possible! We’re so grateful for community partners who believe in celebrating art, history, and local talent.

✨ This special event features internationally recognized milliner Jenny Pfanenstiel of Formé Millinery— known for her stunning designs showcased at the Kentucky Derby, along with a powerful historical storytelling presentation you won’t want to miss.

Here’s what’s in store:

🪶 1:00–2:00 PM | FREE Presentation
Be inspired by a captivating story of resilience, ambition, and artistry in the world of hatmaking. No registration needed — just come and enjoy!

👒 2:00–4:00 PM | Fascinator Workshop ($85)
Create your own one-of-a-kind fascinator with expert guidance from Jenny herself. All materials included. Perfect timing for Derby season and spring events!

⚠️ Spots are limited; reserve yours here: https://formemillinery.com/hat-making-workshops

Whether you come to listen, learn, or design something fabulous — March 15th is your moment to step into creativity.

Tag a friend who loves the Derby, fashion, or a fun afternoon out! 💐

02/23/2026

✨🎩 You’re invited to a stylish afternoon of Storytelling & Millinery Magic 👒✨

We’re thrilled to welcome Jenny Pfanenstiel of Formé Millinery — a 7-time featured milliner of the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs and a 10-time featured milliner for the Kentucky Derby Museum!

Join us on March 15th for an inspiring and creative afternoon you won’t want to miss:

📖 Storytelling Presentation
🕐 1:00–2:00 PM
💲 FREE | No registration required

Step into history with Jeanne Burke for The Hatmaker’s Tale of Sarah Bottorff Murphy: The Life and Times of a Powerful Woman in a Man’s World — a captivating story of resilience, ambition, and the artistry of hatmaking.

👒 Fascinator Workshop with Jenny Pfanenstiel
🕑 2:00–4:00 PM
💲 $85 per person (includes a premade, one-size-fits-all fascinator)
⚠️ Limited space available!

Sign up here: https://formemillinery.com/hat-making-workshops

Learn creative techniques using feathers, flowers, horsehair, ribbon, and more — then design and decorate your own fascinator to match your unique style. Perfect for Derby season, weddings, tea parties, or simply making a statement!

✨ Bring a friend. Make a hat. Make a memory. ✨