Welcome to the Monroe County History Center

NEW Mary Lee Deckard Wins Volunteer Be More Award

Annual Garage Sale

NEW: Cemetery of the Month--
Silas Chandler Cemetery

NEW Revised Land Records Index

Monroe County Timeline

Historian Newsletter Index

Showers Brothers Virtual History

Geocache - An
Interactive Activity

Search over 15,000 images -- and more -- in our collection


William Baxter with
Flossie & Betty

Join Us in Creating History!!

The Monroe County History Center is happy and proud to continue its summer program for kids, ages 8-12.  Join us in bringing history to life with arts, crafts, field trips, and more!

Three Camp Weeks are Available:

  • Nature Quest -- Monday, June 4 - Friday, June 8
  • Archaeology Adventures -- Monday, July 23 - Friday, July 27
  • Family History Mysteries -- Monday, August 6 - Friday, August 10

Each week will include a field trip. The cost is $125/week, with a discount for History Center members and for those families with multiple children enrolling.

Space is limited, so contact the Outreach Coordinator at the History Center today (812.332.2517). See the Junior Historians web page for more details.