Montgomery County Historical Society

02/12/2026

Check out our newest exhibit A Tradition of Service at the Carnegie Museum of Montgomery County! Items from our collection show examples of how Montgomery County residents have served their families, community and nation through the years!

01/14/2026

Want an easy way to support the MCHS? Help support us through the Kroger Community Rewards program!

Go to krogercommunityrewards.com or use the Kroger app and sign in to your account. Go to “My Account” then “Community Rewards”. Search for “Montgomery County Historical Society” then select us from the list and click “enroll” or “save”.

It’s as easy as that, in less than 5 minutes all of your future shopping will support the MCHS! Thank you!! 💛

Learn more about how you can help raise funds for community schools, churches and other nonprofit organizations. Our community rewards program makes it easy. Learn more about Kroger Community Rewards.

12/05/2025

In 1865, on this day in history, the abolition of slavery was ratified into law with the signing of the 13th amendment. Henry S Lane was a staunch supporter of the amendment.

See here a pictorial representation of the 13th amendment signees - Lane is two up and two over from President Abraham Lincoln. Lincoln was able to see the amendment signed on January 31st, but would not live to see it ratified.

11/30/2025

❄️☃️ What a beautiful night for Christmas at Lane Place! Thank you to everyone who braved the cold and snow and came out to celebrate the holiday season with us!

11/28/2025

Join us tomorrow from 4-6 PM for Christmas at Lane Place! Let’s kick off the holiday season together! 🎉🎄☃️✨

10/25/2025

We hope to see you at tomorrow’s Trunk-or-Treat! Bring your family, friends and neighbors!

Last year we had a great turnout (see pictures!) we hope to have even more trick-or-treaters this year! 👻

🎃MCHS Trunk-or-Treat, 3-5 pm at Lane Place!🎃

10/22/2025

Our 2nd Annual MCHS Trunk-or-Treat is just 4 days away!!! We are excited to be able to provide this free family friendly event for our community, many thanks goes to Wabash College, our top event sponsor! We hope you’ll come have a spooky good time with us!
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10/17/2025

Come have a spooktacular time at our 2nd annual trunk-or-treat, October 26th from 3-5 PM!

09/25/2025

Interested in the Civil War and local history? Check out our first Lessons In History lecture, showcasing items from our collection!

Welcome to the first episode in the MCHS Lessons in History lecture series! In this video Jill Coates-Matthews, Executive Director, and Owen Bennett, Assista...

08/13/2025

The Montgomery County Historical Society invites the local community to attend the presentation series, Lessons In History, Native American Lithographs on Thursday, August 28th, from 10 to 11 AM at Historic Lane Place.

MCHS Assistant Director Owen Bennett will present a selection of lithographs from the MCHS collection. Visitors who attend will learn about the Native American Lithographs, their history, and how they came to be a part of our collection.

Due to limited space, attendance is limited. Please RSVP to secure your place at this free event!

Join us for the MCHS's Lessons In History series! Discover more about what your local historical society has to offer, explore unusual items in our collection, and learn about our community and its history!

07/12/2025

Join us: Lessons In History, Civil War

This will be the first presentation in the MCHS's Lessons In History series! Discover more about what your local historical society has to offer, explore unusual items in our collection, and learn about our community and its history!

Please RSVP to secure your place at this free event!

Jul 31, 2025, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM Montgomery County Historical Society, 212 S Water St, Crawfordsville, IN 47933

06/15/2025

A great inaugural year for our Berry Blast! Pictured are three of our winners from the youth and teen category. We look forward to more catapult competitors next year!! 🍓