USI to present 40th annual Historic New Harmony Heritage Artisans Days

The University of Southern Indiana is excited to present Historic New Harmony’s 40th annual Heritage Artisans Days, happening Wednesday through Friday, April 24-26. Artisans will demonstrate their professions and roles as they were in the 19th century. Students from the Tri-state area will hear and see how these artisans lived and worked in the early days of New Harmony. 

This year's artisans include a weaver, candle dipper, an 1800s doctor, live oxen and more. Attendees will also receive lesson plans and classroom activities.  

“Heritage Artisans Days is such a rewarding event for our staff and volunteers, and we love sharing New Harmony’s history and culture with the students, teachers and parents,” says Leslie Townsend, USI’s Director of Community Engagement and Historic New Harmony. "We often have adult visitors tell us they remember coming to Heritage Artisan Days when they were in grade school, and it’s something they still remember.” Historic New Harmony tours will not run at the scheduled 1 p.m. time on these days, but the public is invited to enjoy the artisans, as well, between 8 a.m. and 3 p.m., preferably in the afternoons. 

For more information on Heritage Artisans Days, visit USI.edu/heritage.  

Historic New Harmony is a program of the University of Southern Indiana. By preserving its utopian legacy, Historic New Harmony inspires innovation and progressive thought through its programs and collections. Its office is a part of USI's Outreach and Engagement.