Vigo County History Center

Vigo County History Center 929 Wabash Avenue
Terre Haute, IN 47807
www.vchsmuseum.org
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08/05/2026

The best kept treasure in our gift shop- Cheryl!! Our volunteer coordinator manages to keep everything so neat and tidy✨ Thank you Cheryl for everything you do at the History Center!! Stop in this week - check out our gift shop - and wish Cheryl a Happy Birthday 🥳

Here's the first photo in a new exclusive series- Cold Case Photos 📸 Can you help us learn more about this mystery photo...
07/30/2026

Here's the first photo in a new exclusive series-
Cold Case Photos 📸
Can you help us learn more about this mystery photo from the archives collection of the Vigo County History Center?

Do you recognize any of the faces here?
Does anything in the location look familiar?

🔎🧐Here's YOUR chance to be a history sleuth and help us solve this Cold Case Photo.
Let us know in the comments if you have any clues to share.

History Programs are Sizzling all Summer at the History Center!!🌞
07/29/2026

History Programs are Sizzling all Summer at the History Center!!🌞

Thanks to all who came to the History Center for Time Travelers on Tuesday. We can't wait to see you at our next tour - ...
07/24/2026

Thanks to all who came to the History Center for Time Travelers on Tuesday. We can't wait to see you at our next tour - the Community Theatre of Terre Haute Aug. 18th.
Note: There are some parts of the theatre that are only accessed by stairs. However most of the tour will be accessible to all.

ICYMI- Thanks to Vigo County Sheriff, Derek Fell and Captain Scott Woelfle for sharing some history with us last Saturd...
07/15/2026

ICYMI- Thanks to Vigo County Sheriff, Derek Fell and Captain Scott Woelfle for sharing some history with us last Saturday.
Here’s a few fun facts we learned:
- The old jail built in 1908 housed about 100 inmates.
- The first Vigo Co. Sheriffs actually lived in the housing quarters in that jail.
- Their meals were coffee and donuts for breakfast, coffee, and a bologna sandwich for lunch, and soup for supper. 

Did you know limestone from Indiana quarries was used in the construction of several local landmarks as well as some nat...
07/14/2026

Did you know limestone from Indiana quarries was used in the construction of several local landmarks as well as some national monuments like the Lincoln Memorial and the Empire State Building?!!?!
This Saturday the History Center welcomes Clay Stuckey to talk about Indiana Limestone on at 2:00 pm. Join Clay Stuckey for a fascinating look at the history of Indiana’s limestone industry and the remarkable impact this Hoosier natural resource has had on architecture across the nation. https://www.facebook.com/share/14gmQYXGUP5/

Photo: quarriesandbeyond.org - (postcard photograph, 124010; published by B. F. Williams, Bedford,Ind.; no postmark, early 1900s)

This photo from 1917 shows Vigo County Sheriff Joseph Dreher & Deputies on the front steps of the Vigo County Courthouse...
07/10/2026

This photo from 1917 shows Vigo County Sheriff Joseph Dreher & Deputies on the front steps of the Vigo County Courthouse. Come to the History Center tomorrow (Saturday -2:00pm) for a special program given by Sheriff Derek Fell and learn more about our Sheriff's Office past and present.

Vigo County History Center Board of Directors President, Dee Reed made a powerful statement today in honor of heroic fam...
07/10/2026

Vigo County History Center Board of Directors President, Dee Reed made a powerful statement today in honor of heroic family member, Carl Ross. The dedication of the Carl Ross Memorial Way in Downtown Terre Haute honors his legacy and sacrifice. Thank you to everyone who helped lead this effort in keeping history alive.

Address

929 Wabash Avenue
Terre Haute, IN
47807

Opening Hours

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

Telephone

(812) 235-9717

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