Welcome to Historic Southern Indiana
Historic Southern Indiana is a region abundant in historical, natural, and recreational resources. Scattered across its hills and valleys are many small towns rich in heritage. This Heritage Area contains numerous sites of historical significance, including Vincennes, Corydon, New Harmony, Madison, and Abraham Lincoln's boyhood home. Forests, caves, rivers, and lakes offer scenic beauty and recreational activities.
Historic Southern Indiana (HSI) is also the name of the organization dedicated to preserving, enhancing, and promoting these resources. As a community outreach program of the University of Southern Indiana, HSI hosts workshops, produces publications, conducts visitor research, and facilitates and coordinates with many groups and agencies with the goal of creating a sense of regional identity and pride. Its office is a part of the University of Southern Indiana Division of Outreach and Engagement.
HSI News & Events
January 19, 2012
Norm Taylor receives 2011 O'Bannon Award
Historic Southern Indiana has awarded the 2011 Frank and Judy O'Bannon Heritage Engagement Award to Norm Taylor, founder and director of the Lawrence County History Festival. The award recognizes an individual who is an exemplary model of community education activities. Read the full article.
June 30, 2012
War of 1812 Bicentennial Symposium
Join Historic Southern Indiana for the third annual educational symposia dealing with the War of 1812 and the impact on the Indiana Territory, the Midwest, and the nation. Read more about the upcoming War of 1812 Symposium.
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In The Community
Sean Fitzgibbon Acrylic, Mixed Media ExhibitMay 3-30 @ Jasper Arts Center, Jasper | 812/482-3070 | http://www.jasperarts.org
Lawrenceburg Motorcycle SpeedwayMay 4 @ Lawrenceburg Fairgrounds, Lawrenceburg | 812/539-4700 | www.lawrenceburgmotorcyclespeedway.net
Sprint, modified & pure stock racing on 3/8 mile high-banked, clay, oval track. Gates open at 5PM; Racing at 7PM.
Art Among the AzaleasMay 5 @ Azalea Path Arboretum & Botanical Gardens, Hazleton | 812/354-3039 | www.azaleapatharboretum.org 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. Tickets are $15 per person. Call or visit website for details.
JCAC Chalk Walk Art FestivalMay 5 @ Downtown Jasper | 812/482-3070 | http://www.jasperarts.org
Lawrenceburg SpeedwayMay 5 @ Lawrenceburg Fairgrounds, Lawrenceburg | 812/539-4700 | www.lawrenceburgspeedway.com Sprint, modified & pure stock racing on 3/8 mile high-banked, clay, oval track. Gates open at 5PM; Racing at 7PM.
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