Arcanum Wayne Trail Historical Society

September Events 2024

August 19, 2024October 13, 2024 Annette Stewart

The month of September brings thoughts and images of fall scenery: pumpkins, mums, apples, bon fires, football and all the beautiful colors and scents of fall time. Kids will be off to school, fall sports will be in full swing and our summer’s farmers market on West George will be winding down but continuing on

John Kaufman Of The Civil War

August 2, 2024October 13, 2024 Annette Stewart

AWTHS acquisition -Document on John Kaufman who served 16 Indiana Volunteers Civil War. AWTHS acquired a unique Civil War record on John Kaufman, Co K 16 Indiana Volunteers. We know from the paperwork he was 23 yrs old and served in a number of engagements which are listed from 1862-1864. The last entry by the

More AWTHS Founders

May 28, 2024May 28, 2024 Annette Stewart

Part two of The Founders Blog. Meet Fred and Carolyn Troutwine. Sadly, several of these founders are gone now: Carolyn Troutwine, Dave Hill and Holly Trigg. Also, William Gunder, Anita Short and Keith Furlong as well. We are celebrating our 20th anniversary this year. Follow our blogs and Facebook posts as we reminisce about our

Summer Events & June Displays

May 20, 2024May 20, 2024 Annette Stewart

AWTHS Open Hours are June 1, July 6, and August 3 from 9-noon. Research appointments are recommended but visitors are feel to browse the research library and tour the house. https://www.facebook.com/events/983809833373590/ Special open hours include: June 21 (Friday) from 12 noon-5pm. We will have a special military type display along with our 20th anniversary photos

AWTHS Founders

May 14, 2024May 14, 2024 Annette Stewart

In celebration of our 20th year anniversary and remembrance of our founders: See our display at Arcanum Public Library during May and special exhibits this summer at AWTHS during open hours which are June 1, 21, and 22. See FB event for times and details. Summer month dates include: July 6 and August 3. Take

AWTHS Research-Reference Library

May 6, 2024May 6, 2024 Annette Stewart

After the formation and purchasing the building for the Arcanum Wayne Trail Historical Society at 123 West George in Arcanum, the early members began a web site for AWTHS. In 2008 Bill Gunder, historian and awths founder, began overseeing the web site. Soon after, the AWTHS newsletters were an addition to the on-line records section.

Copyright © 2020, Arcanum Wayne Trails Historical Society. All rights reserved. All posts and articles are the property of the the Arcanum Wayne Trails Historical Society and/or their individual authors and published/posted with their permission. Unauthorized use and/or duplication of this material without the express written permission of Arcanum Wayne Trails Historical Society or the individual author is strictly prohibited. Excerpts and links may be used, provided that full and clear credit is given to the individual author and Arcanum Wayne Trails Historical Society with appropriate and specific direction to the original content. Reviews, essays, and creative writing by individual authors reflect the opinions of those authors exclusively, and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of Arcanum Wayne Trails Historical Society.