Closed Mondays
Tues - Fri 10Am-4Pm
Mon & Sat by Chance or Appointment.
Free Admission
Phone: 260-726-7168
Fax: 260-726-7178
Email: research@jaycountyhistory.org
Closed Mondays
Tues - Fri 10Am-4Pm
Mon & Sat by Chance or Appointment.
Free Admission
Phone: 260-726-7168
Fax: 260-726-7178
Email: research@jaycountyhistory.org
| COVID-19 Changes Museum Times |
| Indiana Governor Eric Holcomb has announced a five-stage plan to return the state to nearly normal by July 4, if the coronavirus pandemic does not worsen. Under this plan, libraries are open and persons 65 and older may leave home on May 24. Beginning May 26, our genealogy library will be open for research on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from [read more] |
| Heritage Support Grant |
| JCHS applied for a Heritage Support Grant. This grant is provided by the Indiana Historical Society and made possible by the Lilly Endowment Inc. The grants are for projects that help local history organizations meet needs in various areas. JCHS is requesting $20,000 for the following projects: 1. Replace the museum’s six computers and backup [read more] |
| Heritage Festival |
| Mark your calendar for Saturday, September 26 and Sunday, September 27 for the 18th Annual Heritage Festival. The committee has begun working on plans for this year’s event. If you are willing to help before or during the festival, please let us know. [read more] |
| Look What's on Display! |
| A new selection of toys in the toy cases are certain to bring back memories for many of us. A metal doll house, complete with plastic furniture from the 40s and 50s, and early versions of Fisher-Price toys, and games such as Touring are among the toys and games now on display. Be sure to stop by the museum and reminisce [read more] |
| "Only Jay" Shirts Available |
| Show your pride for Jay County throughout the summer and at our Heritage Festival in September. Get your "Only Jay in the USA" shirt now! Jay County was named after John Jay, the first Chief Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court. To publicize that we are the only Jay County in the USA, the JCHS is selling t-shirts. The shirts are [read more] |
| JCHS Committees Named for 2019 |
| Co-presidents Phil Rager and Rob Weaver have appointed the following committees for this year. Building and Grounds: Claudia Jones & Eldon Morrical, co-ch.; Carter Leonard (recycling); Harold Blankenbaker; Jeff Bowen; Richard Jones. Finance: Judy Zearbaugh, Karen Resler, Pam Ray. Publicity: Kay Locker & Larry Hiatt, (newsletter) & co-ch.; Rob Weaver; Sue Rager (website, advertising); Vicki Leonard. Genealogy & Publishing: Janice Stucky & Jane Spencer, [read more] |
| JCHS Board Revises Bylaws, Elects Officers |
| Because of the growth of the Jay County Historical Society and the amount of hours and responsibility required of the president, the board began electing co-presidents in 2012. However, the bylaws had not been revised to reflect this change. At their January meeting, the board approved bylaws which revise the wording to reflect the change to co-presidents and co-vice presidents. The [read more] |
903 E Main St.
Portland, Indiana 47371
Phone: 260-726-7168
Fax: 260-726-7178
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