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Join us to experience how the sewing machine modernized the making of clothing in the American home.

One more chance to listen to Joseph Helfrich. Please join us.

The 2024 Open House Season conintinues in May with exciting exhibits uncovering the history of cemeteries and churches in the Vandalia...

The 2024 Open House Season will begin on April 7th. Our exhibit, featuring Butler Township and Vandalia will be on display in the meeting...

We recently rediscovered a World War l Army Chief Engineer Field Desk. The desk was built by the American Lawn Mower Company of Muncie,...

On March 12, 2024, HSVB hosted the members from the Historical Society Network. We enjoyed pizza from Christy's and Little York Tavern...

Our first ever Old Fashioned Christmas gathering at the Historical Society was held in collaboration with Vandalia United Methodist...

The 1800's barn at the historical society got some much needed TLC in the summer of 2023. Several rotten boards were replaced and a...

It was a busy summer at the Historical Society! Guests of all ages and from as far away as Hawaii and the Netherlands marveled at the...

After several years of being on the "to-do" list, the aging fence along East Alkaline Springs in front of the Historical Society of...