The Thorntown Heritage Museum

Name: The Thorntown Heritage Museum
Address: 124 W Main Street, Thorntown, IN, 46071, US
Telephone: (765) 436-7348
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The Thorntown Heritage Museum

The museum showcases the history of Thorntown. Open Saturdays 11-4, Memorial Day through last day of the Festival of Turning Leaves.

Call for a tour outside of those hours! Owned by Thorntown Public Library, operated by Sugar Creek Historical Society.

09/03/2026

Here is this week's answer! You are looking at the edifice of the Thorntown Presbyterian Church from 1866-1924.

The church began in 1831 in homes and school houses in the community. A Presbyterian Church building was first on what is now West Church Street in 1835. In 1838 there was a division among the people and a second church was created. "The New School" branch constructed a church on North Vine Street. "The Old School" branch built a church on Bow Street where the Frontier building now stands in 1857. It burned in a fire in 1864. The New School built a church on the corner of Market and Plum Streets in 1865. (That's this one here!) The final building was built in 1924 on the corner of West and Main Streets.

The Presbyterian Church closed its doors in December 2014 after more than 180 years. It became home to the Christ the King Church which still operates today.

Did you know the Presbyterian Church in Thorntown had such an extensive history of church houses? You can find more information about its legacy at the museum and Thorntown Public Library !

09/02/2026

If you saw a post earlier today, let's just pretend you didn't. 🫣We accidentally posted one we gave you before!

So here is this week's official mystery. What is this building? We will have your answer on Thursday!

09/01/2026

There is only one month left in our open season! 😭
But the good news is the Festival Of the Turning Leaves means additional open days and extended hours!

Come visit us during our open hours before we close for the 2026 season! Don't worry, we are available by appointment all year round!

08/31/2026

It's almost that time again! The Festival Of the Turning Leaves is coming up before we know it. And the Sugar Creek Historical Society has once again been asked to feed the community on Friday night!

This year, our volunteers are rolling up their sleeves and preparing the food themselves! On the menu: Navajo Tacos, walking tacos and sweet frybread! Drinks will also be available to purchase. Open September 25 from 5-7:30pm at the Lions Club Shelter.

Cash and card will be accepted and all proceeds with benefit the Thorntown Heritage Museum's mission to keep Thorntown History Alive!

Why frybread? Well stop by our booth to learn about the history of this traditional Native American food! Why not play bingo with Thorntown Public Library while you're at it!

Sugar Creek Historical Society is a 501c3 Nonprofit organization. EIN: 35-1358520

08/29/2026

You won't find any of nature's fiercest animals when you visit Thorntown Heritage Museum! Only FREE tours, FREE knowledge and FREE hospitality.

Okay, you might have to look out for the Gorilla though...

Open today 11-3! Come see us!

08/28/2026

Friday Night Football is back for Western Boone students! So we thought we'd share some yearbook photos of Football stars from Thorntown High School and of course their helpful Yell Leaders and Cheerleaders. My have times changed!

Yearbook years in order: 1926, 1931, 1974, 1938 , 1956, 1967

Want to see more photos? Check out the Thorntown Public Library's website for so many wonderful photos of Thorntown Schools!

08/27/2026

Here is you answer for this week's !

This is a replica of the Bennington Flag. While it's origin history is debated, there are some interesting qualities to the flag that cannot be questioned.

Historians debate whether Nathaniel Filmore (the father of Late President Millard Filmore) carried the flag in the Battle of Bennington during the war, or if it was created for the 50th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. There is no question however that the flag was passed through the Filmore family and is sometimes referred to as the Filmore flag.

The 13 stars and stripes represent the original colonies, while the 76 honors the year the Declaration of Independence was signed. But unlike today's flags, the white stripes are the outermost stripes, rather than red. Each star has seven points, instead of the five we see today.

08/26/2026

It's the final week of our special edition of ! Throughout August, we want YOU to guess our stories about our entries in this year's Boone County Extension Homemakers open show at the Boone County 4-H Fair.

This week we have this American flag! Tell us what you think its story is, and then Museum Coordinator Kirsten will share the story on Thursday.

08/25/2026

Do you want to be in the Festival of the Turning Leaves parade with the Thorntown Heritage Museum? We are looking for Thorntown Elementary students, Western Boone students and veterans to help us show our Small Town Pride.

Send us a message if you or your child is interested in joining us!

Address

124 W Main Street
Thorntown, IN
46071

Opening Hours

11am - 4pm

Telephone

(765) 436-7348

Website

https://www.thorntownpl.org/heritage-museum/

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