Lucinda Burbank Morton
Indiana's First Lady of the Civil War
This is a true story, the love story of Oliver and Lucinda Morton. Through war, sickness, constant criticism, long journeys, and death, their faithfulness to each other never wavered. Oliver spoke the truth about his wife when he said, “She never failed me.”
Wayne County, Indiana: The Battles for the Courthouses
The struggle for the reins of power in Wayne County was Indiana's longest-running feud, igniting untold amounts of community pride. Join Wayne County historian Carolyn Lafever as she shares this story of conflict and courthouses, from tumultuous beginning to peaceful end.
A Pictorial History of Wayne County, Indiana
Every picture in this beautiful historic volume tells a story and shows how important each of us are in living the history of our own places. These images, coupled with exciting and often surprising text, are displayed here for the first time.
The biggest little Wild West Show on Earth
The story of Buckskin Ben Stalker's family Wild West Show
Buckskin Ben was born in the 1850s and entertained audiences with his family throughout the United States and foreign countries for over forty years as Buckskin Ben's Wild West Dog and Pony Show.
The Murals of Charles Newcomb
A Story of Hagerstown, Indiana
Charles L. Newcomb was born near Hagerstown, Indiana and earned his living by painting scenic pictures in public buildings and private homes. Although he worked in other states and large cities, he always returned home to his roots. These beautiful murals were painted in the Hagerstown Odd Fellows building.