Lawrence County Museum of History and Edward L. Hutton Research Library

06/23/2026

BEDFORD — Area residents are invited to mark a massive milestone in American history with a powerful, multi-generational musical production coming to Lawren ...

06/17/2026

Local historian Clay Stuckey, our March 2017 guest speaker, presents "Limestone Mills of Lawrence County, Indiana, Prior to 1950."

The Lawrence County Museum of History Guest Speaker Series. March 2...

06/10/2026

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June is Limestone Month! Get a look into the past on these special limestone Walks.

GREEN HILL CEMETERY
Take a guided tour through Green Hill Cemetery. During this free guided walking tour, you can see intricate gravestones made of limestone, learn interesting facts about the limestone industry's connection to the cemetery, and hear interesting stories about some of the special stones and some of the prominent figures who are laid to rest there. These are walking tours that will last about 1 hour.

The 2 dates for Green Hill Cemetery are:
June 10, 2026, at 10 AM (EST)
June 17, 2026, at 10 AM (EST).

DOWNTOWN BEDFORD ARCHITECTURAL WALKING TOUR
On this free guided walking tour, learn more about the past evolution of our courthouse square and hear stories from the past. Tours include architectural and historical information on the buildings around the square. Meet at the entrance to the Lawrence County Museum at 925 15th St., Bedford.

The 2 dates for the Architectural Walks are:
June 12, 2026, at 5 PM (EST)
June 13, 2026, at 10 AM (EST)

These tours are a free event.
While not required, you can RSVP by calling (812) 849-1090 (leave a message with your name, mobile number, and tour date).

06/08/2026

Professor Benjamin Irvin of the IU Department of History will present "Revolutionary War Veterans and Disability in the Early United States" tonight, Monday, June 8 at 7 p.m. in the Lawrence County Museum. The speaker program follows the LCHGS monthly meeting, which is at 6:30, and both the meeting and the program are free and open to the public.

Professor Irvin's presentation is a Lawrence County America 250 event, and we hope to see you there!

The artwork is “Soldiers in Uniform,” 1781, by Jean Baptiste Antoine de Verger, Anne S. K. Brown Military Collection, Brown University Library

06/07/2026

The Lawrence County Museum enjoyed tremendous participation and success during the Limestone Heritage Festival.

Beloved Times-Mail writer Roger Moon was on hand to meet visitors, sign books, and sell copies of his newest publication, Newsmakers 250: 1776–2026 of Lawrence and Orange Counties. Festival attendees appreciated the opportunity to visit with Roger and learn more about the people who helped shape our region’s history.

Museum board and staff member Jeff Routh hosted the Limestone Heritage Festival Photo Contest in the museum meeting room. The exhibit featured outstanding entries highlighting limestone in architecture, nature, and everyday life, showcasing the beauty and significance of Lawrence County’s most famous natural resource.

To celebrate America’s 250th anniversary, Museum Curator Marla Jones led a patriotic eagle craft activity that welcomed guests of all ages. Participants enjoyed creating their own symbolic keepsakes while learning about the nation’s upcoming semiquincentennial celebration.

The museum was delighted by the enthusiastic response from visitors throughout the festival and extends its sincere thanks to everyone who attended, participated, and helped make the event such a success.

06/06/2026

“From Canvas to Stone” is a unique America 250 exhibit that highlights the 1974-1976 creation of the limestone Washington Crossing the Delaware for America’s 250 birthday. This video provides a glimpse into imagination and skilled ex*****on creating this limestone masterpiece.

06/06/2026

George and Martha welcome you to celebrate America 250 at the Lawrence County Museum. Exhibit includes: Little Hoosier Revolutionary War Veteran’s headstone rubbings, Thomas Jefferson and the Declaration of Independence, Francis Scott Key and the National Anthem. Last, but certainly not least, Washington Crossing Limestone sculpture, the greatest small-town of the 1976 American Bicentennial.

06/06/2026

Don’t miss the dual exhibit “Broad Stripes, Bright Stars” that celebrates our American flag and “I Pledge Alligence” honoring Lawrence County veterans in a patriotic collaboration with Lawrence County Art Association.

06/05/2026

Professor Benjamin Irvin of the IU Department of History will speak on "Disabled Veterans of the American Revolution" on Monday, June 8 at 7 p.m. in the Lawrence County Museum. The speaker program follows the LCHGS monthly meeting, which is at 6:30, and both the meeting and the program are free and open to the public. Professor Irvin's presentation is a Lawrence County America 250 event, and we hope to see you there!

The photo shows the painting "The Battle of Bunker's Hill" by the American artist John Trumbull, illustrating the injuries and deaths sustained by both sides in the 8-year war (1775-1783).

06/03/2026

The Limestone Heritage Festival Photography Contest is this Saturday, June 6, from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Please come and vote for your favorites in each age division.
If you would like to enter one or more photos into the contest, please bring them, with the $5 per photo entrance fee, to the museum this Friday, June 5, from 4-8 p.m. Guidelines for submission are below.
Photos must include limestone in some fashion and fit into the categories of: Limestone in Architecture; Limestone in Nature and General Limestone. There are two age divisions, Youth for those 17 and under; and adult for those 18 and above.
Entrants are vying for a People’s Choice Award in both age divisions, based on votes from the public. People’s Choice winners will receive a special ribbon and $50 in the youth division and $100 in the adult division. Ribbons will be awarded to the first, second and third place photos in each category and in each age division.
Entry fee is $5 per entry. Entries must be framed and can be no smaller than 5x7 and no larger than 11x17.
Photos may be picked up from 4-5 p.m. on June 6, or during regular museum hours the following week, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesday-Friday and 9 a.m. until noon on Saturday.
If you have questions call Jeff Routh at 812-278-8575 during museum hours.
The photos show the entries that won the 2025 People's Choice Awards. JoAnna Hackney won in the adult category for her photograph of a natural limestone arch formation, and Kayeh Kwakye won in the youth category for this photograph of a building viewed in reflection.