The Thorntown Heritage Museum

05/29/2026

05/27/2026

We are pausing for just a few weeks to honor ! Over the next few weeks, we will highlight the 20 patriots buried across Boone County that we have been honoring through wreath laying ceremonies.

In January, we honored three men at Cox Cemetery.

John Ferguson was born in Virginia and served with Virginia and North Carolina Troops. He was married twice and had 14 children. He moved to Boone County, Indiana in the 1830s. His 1776 stone was unveiled in 1899.

Little is known about George Grimes and his service. He is said to be buried in Cox Cemetery, but does not have a 1776 stone.

Abraham Utter was just days shy of being 12 years old when he enlisted in Pennsylvania. He served in the Revolutionary War, then the war of 1812 under General Andrew Jackson. He moved to Boone County in 1831 and had at least one child, though records suggest more. His 1776 monument was dedicated in 1900.

Our next ceremony is June 4 at Noon. We'll post the information in the comments! To learn about the patriots visit Thorntown Public Library!

05/27/2026

Celebrate America250 with this fun art and writing contest at Thorntown Public Library! Museum Coordinator Kirsten is excited to see all of the incredible entries!

🎨✍️ Calling all creative minds!

From now through June 25, share how YOUR life, family, and community reflect the Spirit of America and your hope for the future.

Our Create America! Art & Writing Contest celebrates the nation's 250th anniversary with categories for everyone—K-2nd grade, 3rd-6th, 7th-12th, and adults 19+. Art, poetry, essays, stories—whatever your heart desires! Original works up to 250 words; art can be in any form, but should be your own original work. One entry per person.

Grab an entry form at our circulation desk and submit by 8pm on June 25. Winners announced July 1 and displayed at the Annual July 4 Celebration at the Lions Shelter, and then later at the library. Questions? 765-436-7348 or DM us!

05/26/2026

It was a beautiful day on the museum lawn as dozens gathered to honor the men and women who have given the ultimate sacrifice for our country.

We want to thank the American Legion Post 218 for all of its previous dedication to the Memorial Day Service. We hope we made you proud.
Thank you to Boy Scout Troop 359and Western Boone Student, Nevaeh M. for being involved in our ceremony.
And a special thank you to Tom Melville for his powerful and emotional musical performance.

05/24/2026

A friendly reminder to join us on Monday at 10am for a Memorial Day Service followed by our 2026 Season Open House! We will be at the Thorntown Heritage Museum for this service, not at the Legion Memorial in the park.

We'll have refreshments, a guest speaker and a great day of remembrance.

Don't forget your lawn chair! 🪑

05/23/2026

You've finished your final test. You've walked the halls one last time. And now you cross the stage to the next phase of your life. 🎓

🎉Congratulations Western Boone Class of 2026. Make this next chapter in your story, a good one.

05/21/2026

Here is your answer!

The Purple Dragons!

Pinnell School operated from 1928-1964. It consolidated into Granville Wells High School, then Western Boone High School.

If you attended Pinnell or your parents did, let us know in the comments! We'd love to hear about your memories. And if anyone, has anything with that purple dragon on it, Museum Coordinator Kirsten is very interested in seeing it!

05/20/2026

This week's takes us back in time to an old High School. Do you know what the mascot was for Pinnell School? We'll have your answer tomorrow!

Any alumni or folks with parents who graduated from Pinnell? Let us know below!

05/18/2026

As students eagerly await the final day of school this week, we thought we'd take a look back at how WEBO students celebrated America's birthday 50 years ago!

Do you recognize any faces among these photos?

05/18/2026

We've partnered with Thorntown Parks and Recreation, Town of Thorntown, Indiana and Knights of Pythias to bring you the 3rd annual Fourth of July Celebration here in Thorntown!

This year we will be at the Lions Shelter from 5-7pm with music, hot dogs provided by K of P, games, crafts with Moka Studio, face painting and so much fun!

We hope you can join us!

05/16/2026

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