Charlestown State Park is a beautiful gem tucked along the Ohio River in Borden, Indiana about 30 minutes north of Louisville, Kentucky. On more than 15,000 acres, this park offers a unique blend of activities for a fun family weekend. Its rich natural history houses the remains of Rose Island, a
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Posts from September 2020
Celebrating Fall in Southern Indiana
September 18, 2020 by Susan Dallas
Fall is my favorite time of the year. Cooler days and nights are a welcome change from summer’s heat and humidity. Fall festivals are also something I look forward to each year, but because of Covid-19, many events have been canceled. I am hopeful next year they will return bigger and better than
Southern Indiana Celebrates Underground Railroad Month
September 11, 2020 by Erica Rucker
It is active and participatory, as the actions we take today to contribute to tomorrow’s history. Every day we have a chance to expand on what we’ve learned as we prepare to leave our mark for a better future for all. This September, join the Carnegie Center for Art & History and area partners as
New mural in Jeffersonville’s Claysburg neighborhood
September 11, 2020 by Erica Rucker
It is important to see oneself worthy of representation in the images surrounding one’s home. In Jeffersonville’s Claysburg neighborhood, a new mural aims to drive that message home for its Black residents.
"Black communities have been searching for healing for centuries,” says
Culbertson Family Ties with Churchill Downs
September 04, 2020 by SoIN Tourism Staff
The Kentucky Derby is known worldwide as “the most exciting two minutes in sports.” But did you know that the Derby has a strong connection to New Albany, Indiana’s famous Culbertson family? We asked Jessica Stavros, former Site Manager of the Culbertson Mansion State Historic Site to fill us in on