Ohio County Historical Society Museum
Listed in Museum, Ohio River Scenic Byway
212 S Walnut St, Rising Sun, Indiana 47040
The Ohio County Historical Society Museum preserves the history of Rising Sun and Indiana's smallest county through local artifacts, historic exhibits, and the famous HOOSIER BOY racing boat, all housed inside a beautifully restored nineteenth-century factory.
Jefferson County Historical Village
1411 N 27th St, Mt Vernon, Illinois 62864
The Jefferson County Historical Village preserves southern Illinois history through restored buildings, period furnishings, and educational exhibits. Visitors can explore pioneer life, early schools, churches, and homes while discovering the heritage that shaped Jefferson County and Mount Vernon.
Harrison County Discovery Center
Listed in Museum, Ohio River Scenic Byway
233 N Capitol Ave, Corydon, Indiana 47112
The Harrison County Discovery Center introduces visitors to the history, geology, wildlife, and archaeology of southern Indiana. Interactive exhibits make it an excellent first stop before exploring Corydon, Indiana's first state capital, and the county's many natural attractions.
The Gathering Place – Union County Museum & History Center
Listed in Museum
313 S Main St, Anna, IL 62906, Anna, Illinois 62906
The Gathering Place preserves the history of Union County through museum exhibits, genealogy resources, photographs, and local artifacts. It's an excellent stop for anyone interested in southern Illinois history, family research, and discovering the stories behind the region's communities.
Victorian Doctor’s Office New Harmony, IN
Listed in Historical landmark, Museum
605 Church St, New Harmony, Indiana 47631
Step inside the Victorian Doctor's Office to discover how physicians cared for patients in the late 1800s. Period furnishings and medical artifacts offer a glimpse into everyday healthcare while complementing New Harmony's rich scientific and historic legacy.
Reitz Home Museum
Listed in Museum, Ohio River Scenic Byway
112 Chestnut St, Evansville, Indiana 47713
Explore one of the Midwest's finest Victorian homes at the Reitz Home Museum. This beautifully preserved 1871 mansion features original furnishings, stunning architecture, and guided tours that showcase Evansville's Gilded Age history and the legacy of the influential Reitz family.
Magnolia Manor – Cairo
Listed in Museum, Ohio River Scenic Byway
2700 Washington Ave, Cairo, Illinois 62914
Magnolia Manor is a manor located in Cairo, Illinois, located in Alexander County built in 1869. It has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places since December 17, 1969. The house is operated as a Victorian period historic...
Switzerland County Museum
Listed in Museum, Ohio River Scenic Byway
208 E Market St, Vevay, Indiana 47043
The Switzerland County Historical Society, organized in 1925, is one of the oldest of Indiana’s county historical societies. The society has collected with a vision for the future by preserving a wide range of artifacts and documents that relay the...
Corydon Capitol State Historic Site
Listed in Museum, Ohio River Scenic Byway
202 E Walnut St, Corydon, Indiana 47112
Indiana’s transformation from a territorial outpost to a functioning modern state was a deeply dramatic and fascinating time in our nation’s history. Here, you can explore Corydon’s colorful beginnings where Hoosier statesmen carefully built the foundations for the state we...
Perry County Museum
Listed in Museum, Ohio River Scenic Byway
125 S. 7th Street, Cannelton, Indiana 47520
The Perry County Museum, located at the old Perry County Courthouse in Cannelton, is a 501c3 Non-Profit organization. Artifact and financial donations are greatly appreciated. The building was purchased by the Perry County Museum Board of Trustees in December 1998....
Ohio County Historical Society Museum
Listed in Museum, Ohio River Scenic Byway
212 S Walnut St, Rising Sun, Indiana 47040
The Ohio County Historical Society Museum preserves the history of Rising Sun and Indiana's smallest county through local artifacts, historic exhibits, and the famous HOOSIER BOY racing boat, all housed inside a beautifully restored nineteenth-century factory.
Jefferson County Historical Village
1411 N 27th St, Mt Vernon, Illinois 62864
The Jefferson County Historical Village preserves southern Illinois history through restored buildings, period furnishings, and educational exhibits. Visitors can explore pioneer life, early schools, churches, and homes while discovering the heritage that shaped Jefferson County and Mount Vernon.
Harrison County Discovery Center
Listed in Museum, Ohio River Scenic Byway
233 N Capitol Ave, Corydon, Indiana 47112
The Harrison County Discovery Center introduces visitors to the history, geology, wildlife, and archaeology of southern Indiana. Interactive exhibits make it an excellent first stop before exploring Corydon, Indiana's first state capital, and the county's many natural attractions.
The Gathering Place – Union County Museum & History Center
Listed in Museum
313 S Main St, Anna, IL 62906, Anna, Illinois 62906
The Gathering Place preserves the history of Union County through museum exhibits, genealogy resources, photographs, and local artifacts. It's an excellent stop for anyone interested in southern Illinois history, family research, and discovering the stories behind the region's communities.
Victorian Doctor’s Office New Harmony, IN
Listed in Historical landmark, Museum
605 Church St, New Harmony, Indiana 47631
Step inside the Victorian Doctor's Office to discover how physicians cared for patients in the late 1800s. Period furnishings and medical artifacts offer a glimpse into everyday healthcare while complementing New Harmony's rich scientific and historic legacy.
Reitz Home Museum
Listed in Museum, Ohio River Scenic Byway
112 Chestnut St, Evansville, Indiana 47713
Explore one of the Midwest's finest Victorian homes at the Reitz Home Museum. This beautifully preserved 1871 mansion features original furnishings, stunning architecture, and guided tours that showcase Evansville's Gilded Age history and the legacy of the influential Reitz family.
Magnolia Manor – Cairo
Listed in Museum, Ohio River Scenic Byway
2700 Washington Ave, Cairo, Illinois 62914
Magnolia Manor is a manor located in Cairo, Illinois, located in Alexander County built in 1869. It has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places since December 17, 1969. The house is operated as a Victorian period historic...
Switzerland County Museum
Listed in Museum, Ohio River Scenic Byway
208 E Market St, Vevay, Indiana 47043
The Switzerland County Historical Society, organized in 1925, is one of the oldest of Indiana’s county historical societies. The society has collected with a vision for the future by preserving a wide range of artifacts and documents that relay the...
Corydon Capitol State Historic Site
Listed in Museum, Ohio River Scenic Byway
202 E Walnut St, Corydon, Indiana 47112
Indiana’s transformation from a territorial outpost to a functioning modern state was a deeply dramatic and fascinating time in our nation’s history. Here, you can explore Corydon’s colorful beginnings where Hoosier statesmen carefully built the foundations for the state we...
Perry County Museum
Listed in Museum, Ohio River Scenic Byway
125 S. 7th Street, Cannelton, Indiana 47520
The Perry County Museum, located at the old Perry County Courthouse in Cannelton, is a 501c3 Non-Profit organization. Artifact and financial donations are greatly appreciated. The building was purchased by the Perry County Museum Board of Trustees in December 1998....
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