Gene Stratton-Porter State Historic Site

Gene Stratton-Porter State Historic Site Visit the Cabin at Wildflower Woods to discover the life and legacy of author Gene Stratton-Porter. See our community guidelines under "Privacy and legal info."

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Registration closes soon so be sure to sign up your nature-lover! Students get to experience both GSP and Merry Lea Envi...
08/28/2026

Registration closes soon so be sure to sign up your nature-lover! Students get to experience both GSP and Merry Lea Environmental Learning Center of Goshen College during this series. Experts from around our area will share their knowledge and help young naturalists about the natural & cultural history of Indiana.

Gene’s gardens are a gorgeous setting for wedding portraits and senior photos! >> https://bit.ly/4gkyZ85If you’d like to...
08/20/2026

Gene’s gardens are a gorgeous setting for wedding portraits and senior photos! >> https://bit.ly/4gkyZ85

If you’d like to take professional portraits at the site, please make sure your photographer submits a photography request at least two weeks ahead of time.

This helps our team ensure your photoshoot is picture-perfect from pose to post!

Join us Sunday August 16th from 2-4 for Gene’s birthday open house! Volunteers and staff will be available to answer que...
08/12/2026

Join us Sunday August 16th from 2-4 for Gene’s birthday open house! Volunteers and staff will be available to answer questions and talk all things Gene! Enjoy exploring the first floor and cookies & lemonade as a celebratory treat!

Tickets can be purchased at the door or ahead of the event here:

Celebrate Gene’s 163rd birthday with sweet treats, lemonade and self-guided tours of her beloved home and Wildflower Woods.

Join the celebrations this weekend in Rome City! We’ll be at the block party on Saturday after the parade so stop by and...
08/06/2026

Join the celebrations this weekend in Rome City! We’ll be at the block party on Saturday after the parade so stop by and say hi! Grab information about upcoming events or a craft kit.

Please note: SR 9 will be closed in both directions until the parade has cleared so if you are planning to stop by the site on Saturday, please seek an alternate route.

*UPDATE* Our boardwalk is back open thanks to Steve's quick work repairing the holes. We had a very large tree limb come...
07/04/2026

*UPDATE* Our boardwalk is back open thanks to Steve's quick work repairing the holes.

We had a very large tree limb come down overnight along the shoreline. There is damage to the boardwalk and the limb is still there until staff can get it removed. Please avoid the area. Access to the dock and spring is still available.

*REMINDER* The site will be closed the remainder of July 3rd to participate in the America 250 IN Noble Block Party. Reg...
07/03/2026

*REMINDER* The site will be closed the remainder of July 3rd to participate in the America 250 IN Noble Block Party. Regular tours resume tomorrow at 11:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m.

Registration closes soon! Campers will learn all about the natural world of Indiana through this amazing partnership wit...
07/01/2026

Registration closes soon! Campers will learn all about the natural world of Indiana through this amazing partnership with Merry Lea Environmental Learning Center of Goshen College.

Become a Jr/Teen Indiana Master Naturalist during this weeklong summer day camp! 🥾

Throughout the week, students will engage in activities such as, dipping for macroinvertebrates, removing invasive species, wildflower identification and more. Please note: Students are to bring sack lunch and reusable water bottles.

Date: July 20 – 24, 2026
Ages: 9 – 16
Times: 9:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., daily
Where: Merry Lea & Gene Stratton-Porter
Cost: $125/student
(*Cost includes books, snacks, administrative fees and program supplies. Fee is due in full upon registration and is non-refundable.)

Registration: https://goshen.doubleknot.com/registration/calendardetail.aspx?activitykey=3126075&orgkey=4606&ReturnURL=//goshen.doubleknot.com/app/calendar/month/4606/2026-07-01/4606/0/

Join us at the America 250 IN Noble Block Party in Albion on Friday! The site will close for the day at 1:00 and staff w...
06/30/2026

Join us at the America 250 IN Noble Block Party in Albion on Friday! The site will close for the day at 1:00 and staff will be at the Block Party. Visit with local organizations & vendors and learn about upcoming programs throughout the county. Stick around and enjoy food trucks & Albion's fireworks at dusk.

Tour tickets can be purchased for only the 11:00 tour on Friday July 3rd: https://bit.ly/4vCEMe6

☀ Planning your summer road trip? Add a stop to Gene Stratton-Porter's lakeside retreat to your itinerary! >> https://bi...
06/24/2026

☀ Planning your summer road trip? Add a stop to Gene Stratton-Porter's lakeside retreat to your itinerary! >> https://bit.ly/4ermaaW

Plus, check out nearby restaurants, attractions and more to make your visit a weekend getaway in our new blog.

Address

1205 Pleasant Point
Rome City, IN
46784

Opening Hours

Wednesday 10am - 5pm
Thursday 10am - 5pm
Friday 10am - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 5pm
Sunday 10am - 5pm

Telephone

(260) 854-3790

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