For centuries, women of the Ohio River have paved the way for women’s progress and equality. Four area historical attractions are led by women whose careers involve sharing and preserving stories of great women. This includes The Carnegie Center for Art and History, The Culbertson Mansion, The Mary
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Travel Back in Time in Southern Indiana
December 08, 2019 by Katerina Guljas
National #PretendToBeATimeTraveler day is December 8th! Celebrate by taking a trip back in time right here in #southernIndiana.
Here are some of the spots that you can discover the local past and the history of the world!
Travel back 390 million years and hike on the
Ten Interesting (and scary) Things to Know About Culbertson Mansion's "Literally, a Haunted House"
September 27, 2019 by Russell Goodwin
Notice: Because of the pandemic, Literally, A Haunted House will not be held in 2020. Instead, the Friends of the Culbertson Mansion will hold “Macabre at the Mansion,” an intimate event that aligns with the mansion’s Victorian spirit.
During October, New Albany’s historic Culbertson Mansion and its carriage house embrace all that is eerie and scary.
Why do you enter haunted houses?
Finding Really BIG Fossils at the Falls of the Ohio
June 24, 2018 by Alan Goldstein
Ask a child to name a big fossil, and they’ll probably give you the name of a dinosaur like T. rex, Diplodocus, or Triceratops.
How many times will someone say a coral or sponge? Probably never – unless they have visited the fossil beds at the Falls of the Ohio.
A few fossils at the Falls can
SoIN to Holiday Entertainment
November 27, 2017 by SoIN Tourism Staff
Whether looking for a way to entertain out-of-town guests or making memories here at home with friends and family, southern Indiana is home to many holiday activities and events. And the holiday action isn’t limited to SoIN!
Breathtaking Roads Less Traveled: Where Should You Go?
September 28, 2017 by Regina Walker-Tekulve
A drive along Southern Indiana’s country roads is simply beautiful this time of year. Regardless if you’re a local or visitor, set your sights and GPS on “roads less traveled” for a memorable fall excursion in SoIN.