Putnam County Museum

09/02/2026

Come learn about the history of Greencastle's founding, from its very earliest days to its establishment as county seat. This talk is free to the public. Thursday, September 3 at 6 PM!

09/01/2026

This month is your last chance to visit Forging Ahead: Blacksmiths and Farriers of Putnam County. Come learn about the rich heritage of the blacksmiths whose work shaped this county over the past two centuries, and the contemporary blacksmiths who create practical and beautiful objects for us to use and admire today!

08/16/2026

Stop by Putnam County Museum with your antiques and treasures to chat with other enthusiasts. Admission is free for kids, $5 for adults. Valuation of your items by local experts are $10, with all proceeds going to support our cause here at Putnam County Museum. There is also a swap meet if you're looking to move some items.

The fun continues on until 4 PM. See you there!

08/10/2026

The talented team at Putnam County Playhouse is hosting performances of My Fair Lady this weekend! Don't miss out - we are truly lucky to have such skilled individuals working and performing in our community.

My Fair Lady Opens on Putnam County Playhouse Stage Posted on August 10, 2026August 10, 2026 by putnamcountyplayhouse Putnam County Playhouse will present the beloved musical My Fair Lady, opening Thursday, August 13 Based on George Bernard Shaw’s Pygmalion, My Fair Lady follows Eliza Doolittle, a...

08/06/2026

Tonight we are hosting two back-to-back talks by Executive Director Rachel Barr and Putnam County historian Larry Tippin who will be talking about the prehistory and history of agriculture in and around Putnam County.

See you tonight at 6 PM!

Join us on Thursday, August 6, to learn about the prehistory and history of agriculture in Putnam County!

Museum Executive Director Rachel Barr will discuss archaeological evidence of agricultural practices in the region dating back thousands of years. Then, Putnam County Historian Larry Tippin will trace the evolution of local agriculture over the past 200 years, highlighting the people and technological innovations that have shaped our community.

Whether you're interested in archaeology, local history, or agriculture, this program offers a fascinating look at how farming has influenced Putnam County across the centuries.

08/06/2026

We are so pleased to provide a space for workshops like this one! Stay tuned for news of additional classes that Connie may be holding in the future.

Museum members receive advance notice of classes as well as a small discount to sign up for each workshop!

08/06/2026

See you on Saturday!

Don't miss storytime with Miss Taylor this coming Saturday at the Putnam County Museum! This event is intended for young children.

Make sure to check out all the fun things the museum has to offer including the round-barn replica and vintage toys.

07/29/2026

Join us on Thursday, August 6, to learn about the prehistory and history of agriculture in Putnam County!

Museum Executive Director Rachel Barr will discuss archaeological evidence of agricultural practices in the region dating back thousands of years. Then, Putnam County Historian Larry Tippin will trace the evolution of local agriculture over the past 200 years, highlighting the people and technological innovations that have shaped our community.

Whether you're interested in archaeology, local history, or agriculture, this program offers a fascinating look at how farming has influenced Putnam County across the centuries.

07/29/2026

Celebrating 113 years of Roachdale Public Library!

07/17/2026

Did you know that Putnam County boasts at least 109 years of girls' athletic teams? Using just yearbooks as evidence, the earliest photographed team is the 1917 Greencastle High School team, which was coached by Miss Dague. A different coach took over in 1921, and in 1923, a girls basketball team is mentioned in the Fillmore High School yearbook, captained by Mary Bryan. While evidence from other schools is sparce, it sure seems likely that there were other girls teams in the area with which these teams competed.

In the 1930s, girls athletics were led at Greencastle by Leona Kestner (later Leona Dobbs), who led the physical education program there for at least 20 years.

It appears that girls athletics at GHS lost a bit of momentum, as organized team sports were no longer included in the "Sports" or "Athletics" yearbook sections. Instead, a generalized "Girls Athletic Association" was relegated to the "Activities" section alongside groups such as the Glee Club and Honor Society. Hundreds of girls belonged to this group, which was not so much a team as an organization whose members took part in swimming, tennis, volleyball, tumbling, and other sports after school, but without organized, competing teams.

In 1972, with the passing of Title IX, schools were prohibited from, among other things, discriminating on the basis of s*x or gender in terms of extracurricular activities. The protection of girls sports was now enshrined in law.

This year, 2026, celebrates 50 years since the first cohort of female athletes whose rights were protected under Title IX graduated in 1976.