Jennings County Historical Society - Our Heritage, Inc.
Est. 1961
Located in Historic Vernon, Indiana
Jennings County Historical Society - Our Heritage, Inc.
Est. 1961
Located in Historic Vernon, Indiana
JCHS & The North American House Museum
Our Events
At Jennings County Historical Society, our mission is to share the rich history of Jennings County with others. Every year we organize events such as the Sassafras Tea Festival, the Town and Country Tour, the Ghost Walk and Mystery Dinner, and Christmas at the North American House to bring history to life and celebrate our county. We also offer month programming to educate the public. Check our calendar of events to keep updated.
Our History
The Jennings County Historical Society is a not-for-profit 501(c)3 organization. Our mission is to present, preserve, document and maintain the rich heritage of Jennings County by encouraging preservation of landmarks, sites, records, and artifacts and promoting civic pride. Incorporated in 1961 as Our Heritage, Inc., founding members had the vision to preserve the rich history of Vernon. Interest soon rose to include the entire county's heritage.
Our Museum
The North American House Museum serves as the Headquarters of the Jennings County Historical Society. It houses thousands of Jennings County artifacts, photos, documents, and art pieces. In the parlor you can see Sarah Bolton's (Indiana poet who wrote "Paddle Your Own Canoe") piano and other treasures. In the Military room we have examples of uniforms, Civil War ammunition, certificates of service, and maps. In the Gallery we are proud of our local artists such as Dalton Bolser, Jo Strope, and many others. We emphasize traditional arts including quilts, photography, and woodcrafts. The Railroad Wagon room houses the wagon but also showcasing Native American artifacts and railroad memorabilia. The upstairs showcases "Skyline Bill" Willman and the Russell Farms horse industry. It also displays spinning wheels, bedrooms in the 1800's, and many household items like coffee grinders, washing machines, and bicycles. Images of Jennings County appear throughout the museum with our large collection of Otto White Photographs.
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