Pulaski County Public Library in Winamac, Indiana celebrates the freedom to read by hosting Banned Books Week October 5 to October 10, 2015. According to the American Library Association’s website, Intellectual Freedom is the freedom to “read, seek information, and speak freely as guaranteed by the First Amendment.” The ALA considers challenging and banning books…
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Enjoy the sights and sounds of one of Indiana’s largest festivals. Residents of Greenfield, IN held their annual festival, from Oct. 1 to Oct. 4, 2015 in honor of their famous resident, James Whitcomb Riley. James Whitcomb Riley was born Oct. 7, 1849 in Greenfield, IN. He became famous for his poetry that featured a…
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Two of Indiana’s oldest State Parks, McCormick’s Creek and Turkey Run, turn 100 years old next summer. Not only will there be centennial festivities throughout the parks, the state will celebrate its bicentennial in 2016 as well. The celebrations will happen most of the year, and will range from small events to large extravaganzas. …
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Despite weeks of constant rain and the flooding river, Tippecanoe River State Park came up with alternative plans so all the scheduled events could happen without much disruption. Events such as Building Birdhouses and a wedding were scheduled for Saturday, June 20, but with over a week of heavy rains, the Tippecanoe River crested lest…
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