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Indiana History
documentation, underground railroad history, Lewis & Clark, George Rogers
Clark, Native American history,
symbols of Indiana, Indiana government history,
historical markers by county, and more.
Native American History, prehistoric animals,
pioneer life, and up through the 20 century.
work through with your students.
Northern Indiana.......
From Battleground to West Lafayette there is a
string of historical sites to visit...
one room school house, nature center
&
hiking trails. History of the area
involves Gen. Harrison
(pre-presidency), Tecumseh, and "The
Prophet."
still improving. A working 1920's
farm,
nature preserve, camping, and Native
American history in relation to "The
Prophet".
the Hunter's Moon each fall, this was
a French Fort,
the first fortified fort in Indiana.
It was first
established to slow down British expansion,
for
trapping and fur trade, and in hopes
to convert
the Native tribes to catholicism. Later
the fort
fell into the hands of the British, from
the
The French and Indian War until Pontiac's
Uprising.
Home of the Trail of Courage (early fall)
and Redbud Rendevous
(spring)
living history festivals
France Park- Chief Logan's Port
of Living History festival (See their
Calendar- Sept.)
Central Indiana......
2 time periods of pioneer history and
a
Native American village.
Southern Indiana......
walking trails, a mill, and more.
a cave,&
another mill.
Vincennes- "Indiana's City of Living History"
Here they hold Living History demonstrations a few times a year,
covering the American Revolution in the spring
and the War of 1812 in the fall.
Historic Hoosiers
John "Appleseed" Chapman-
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