Scott County Historical Society

05/31/2026

Catnip is more than just a favorite for cats! 🌿

Join us at the Scott County Heritage Center & Museum on Thursday, June 4 at 6:00 PM for the next class in our Herb Class Series as we explore the fascinating history, folklore, and modern uses of catnip.

This interactive evening with Caitlin Hall and Missy Calloway will include:
🌱 A deep dive into the history and uses of catnip
🎨 A hands-on herb-themed craft
🍴 A themed snack inspired by the featured herb

No need to have attended the first class — each workshop in the series is designed so you can jump in at any time!

📍 Scott County Heritage Center & Museum
💲 $15 per class

🎟 Grab your tickets here: https://givebutter.com/herb-class-series-herbal-uses-history-gardening-workshop-scottsburg-indiana-rpejzy

📞 Prefer to reserve over the phone? Call (812) 752-1050.

Perfect for gardeners, herbal enthusiasts, history lovers, and anyone looking for a unique educational event in Southern Indiana!

05/29/2026

Mark your calendars. The Scott County Historical Society is going to regroup and become more active. Sunday, July 26, 5-7 p.m. at the Scott County Museum, 1050 S Main St., Scottsburg, IN.
Program: Jeannie Noe Carlisle will give a history from the organization of the Scott County Historical Society in the 1920s. There will be a salad dinner served for all present. Donations will be accepted.
To become a member, pay $20.00 for one person to the Scott County Museum or $25.00 for a family at one address.
Please call the Museum at 812.752.1050 to make your reservation.

05/18/2026

Ready to boost your porch's curb appeal? Join us for a fun, beginner-friendly Patriotic Door Hanger Class! ❤️🤍💙 Everything you need to create a gorgeous, festive basket hanger is included in your fee. Space is limited, so grab your spot today!

📅 Sat, June 13 | 🕜 12:30–2:00 PM
💵 Cost: $25 (All supplies included!) Limit of 10 persons.
📍 Scott County Heritage Center & Museum
🎟️ Register here: call 812.752.1050 or click QR Code to reserve your spot before Saturday, June 6th.

05/18/2026

Join us for our Brown Bag Lunch Series on May 20 at 12 PM! 🥪

Learn the meaningful history of Decoration Day (the original Memorial Day) and how this tradition honored loved ones with flowers and remembrance. 🌸

Bring your own lunch, and we’ll provide drinks and dessert!

✨ This is a FREE event, and everyone is welcome.

Come spend your lunch hour with us and step back into history.

📍 Scott County Heritage Center & Museum (1050 S. Main St, Scottsburg, IN 47170)

05/08/2026

The Scott County Genealogical Society, Inc. will be having FREE classes for those wanting to learn how to do their family history. Call 812.752.3388 to schedule the date and time you prefer. We need everyone to call to register, though, so we have enough supplies available.
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> Jeannie Noe Carlisle and Stephanie Kirby will be the instructors. The location will be at the Scott County Heritage Center and Museum, 1050 S Main St, Scottsburg, IN.
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> Sunday, May 17, 2026 2 p.m. - 6 p.m. We will open 30 minutes prior to the class.
> Monday, May 18, 2026 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. We will open 30 minutes prior to the class.
> Tuesday, May 19, 2026 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.
> Wednesday, May 20, 2026 8 a.m. to 11 a.m.
> Saturday, May 23, 2026 8 a.m. to 10 a.m.
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> Bring with you your parents, grandparents names and birthdates. If deceased, death dates and where buried. If you know farther back, bring that information too.
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> Jeannie Noe Carlisle
> Vice President of SCGSI

04/22/2026

Scott County Historical Society will have a dinner meeting on Sunday, July 26, 2026. All Museum members are automatically members so all paid museum paid members are invited. If you haven't joined the museum do so ASAP so you will be receiving all of the news of all that is being offered at your Museum. The cost is only $20.00 per single or $25 for family.

The dinner will begin at 5 p.m. and the fee is $20.00 and afterwards, there will be a short Local Scott County History program plus a short meeting.

Please reserve your seat (only 45 available) with your paid dinner fee on July 21st.

Questions or comments call 812.752.1050. You can RSVP at anytime up until the July 21st.

03/20/2026

Check out the Museum's web page for all of the upcoming events we have scheduled.

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02/27/2026

Saturday, March 7, 2026 – BEGINNER CROCHETING CLASS – by Martyna Inman
11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Reservations MUST be made by Friday, March 6th, 4:00 p.m.
Price $20.00 per person. This price will include supplies that you may take home.
Call Jeannie, 812.752.1050 to make your reservation.
At your Museum: Scott County Heritage Center & Museum, 1050 S Main St, Scottsburg, IN.

02/01/2026

Due to weather related issues, the Scott County Heritage Center and Museum plus the Scott County Genealogical Society, Inc. will not reopen until Tuesday, February 10th!

01/01/2026