African American history in Southern Indiana is full of contradictions. On one hand, Indiana was the proverbial promised land for those escaping the clutches of slavery. On the other hand, what was waiting on the north shore of the Ohio River wasn’t always friendly or compassionate to those fleeing
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Drink in the History of Scribner House
November 25, 2025 by Kevin Gibson
The white house, sitting amongst trees in downtown New Albany next to a YMCA, is not an anomaly, as it might appear. And rest assured, the furniture store across the street was not there when the house was built.
In fact, nothing was. That white house, known as the Scribner House, was the first
Time traveling adventures in Southern Indiana
May 06, 2025 by SoIN Tourism Staff
When your destination has so much to offer, how do you choose what to do first? In Southern Indiana (Floyd & Clark Counties) you have a few tools to help you plan your visit before your trip, including a printed visitor guide (request yours here) and the itineraries page of this site, which provides
The French nobleman Marquis de Lafayette fought alongside George Washington during the Revolutionary War, endearing him to everyone in the forming nation. Some four decades later, in 1824-25, Lafayette took a victory lap around the United States, stopping in towns large and small to greet the
Southern Indiana Unearthed: Quartermaster Depot
October 31, 2024 by Kevin Gibson
The red brick complex on Tenth Street stands out like the reincarnation of an old fort. A fort that has been turned into a combination park and outdoor bazaar. Lush, green landscaping offers eye-pleasing symmetry with concrete pathways, and a central two-story building provides the home for
Southern Indiana’s Remarkable Women
March 04, 2021 by Al Gorman
In recognition of International Women’s Day on March 8 and the celebration of National Women’s History Month in March, we’re shining the spotlight on Lucy Higgs Nichols — a fearless trailblazer in her quest for racial equality who made a memorable mark on Southern Indiana history.
This is an
Travel Back in Time in Southern Indiana
December 08, 2020 by Katerina Koehler
National #PretendToBeATimeTraveler day is December 8th! Celebrate by taking a trip back in time right here in #southernIndiana.
Here are some of the spots where you can discover the local past and the history of the world!
Travel back 390 million years and hike on
Yesterday and Today: Southern Indiana Women of History
March 06, 2020 by Jamie Ogles Slye
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
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