Closed Mondays
Tues - Thurs 10AM-4PM
Fri & Sat by appointment.
Please call 2 days in advance.
Free Admission
Phone: 260-726-7168
Fax: 260-726-7178
Email: research@jaycountyhistory.org
Closed Mondays
Tues - Thurs 10AM-4PM
Fri & Sat by appointment.
Please call 2 days in advance.
Free Admission
Phone: 260-726-7168
Fax: 260-726-7178
Email: research@jaycountyhistory.org
| COVID-19 Changes Museum Times |
| Because of the coronavirus, the Board voted to canceling most ofthe scheduled activities for the summer and fall. The majority of those attending meetings atthe museum and/or volunteering to help withour activities are senior citizens. Because confirmedcases of COVID-19 are continuing toincrease in Jay County and many of those infectedare over 60 years of age, we feel it is ineveryone’s best [read more] |
| Heritage Support Grant |
| We have just received word that the JayCounty Historical Society has been awardeda Heritage Support Grant in theamount of $14,441. This grant is providedby the Indiana Historical Society and madepossible by Lilly Endowment Inc. Our grant application had requested atotal of $20,000. However, we are thrilledto be receiving the $14,441, and thank theIndiana Historical Society and the Lilly EndowmentInc. for this [read more] |
| Look What's on Display! |
| Laundry equipment from various time periods, including the first automatic washer in Portland, makes up a display. A showcase and the items in it are from the former Pennville High School. The score clock from Redkey High School, a Gov. I.P. Gray baseball uniform, and letter jackets from each school are part of the memorabilia from the eight former high schools. Misty [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] |
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Portland, Indiana 47371
Phone: 260-726-7168
Fax: 260-726-7178
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