Kids From 7 Counties Experience History At Trail Of Courage School Event In Rochester
Kids from at least seven counties experienced Indiana history outside Rochester on Friday, Sept. 20.
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Annual Trail Of Courage Sept. 21, 22 In Rochester
Frontier Indiana comes alive at the annual Trail of Courage Living History Festival Saturday, Sept. 21, and Sunday, Sept. 22 at Rochester.
Read MoreMuseum Fun Day Saturday, July 27
The Fulton County Historical Society is holding a Museum Fun Day from 2-6 p.m. Saturday, July 27. The museum is located at 37 E. 375N, Rochester.
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Spring Craft And Vendor Show April 22
A Spring Craft and Vendor Show will take place from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, April 22.
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Fulton County Historical Society Hosting Dinner March 5
A fish and chicken fry benefitting the Fulton County Historical Power Association will take place from 3:30-7:30 p.m. Saturday, March 5, at the Fulton County Historical Society.
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Haunted Tours Available Through Fulton County Historical Society
ROCHESTER — Just when you thought it was safe to go back into the woods … Fulton County Historical Society will host its 14th annual Haunted Woods Trail on the grounds of the Fulton County Museum located at 37 E. 375N, on the west side of US 31 … Read More
Perfect Weather Greets 44th Annual Trail of Courage
ROCHESTER — Historical re-enactors, Aztec dancers, bagpipers, homemade chicken and noodles, buffalo burgers, home-brewed root beer and a pleasantly warm weekend with a refreshing breeze provided the ingredients for a successful Trail of Courage living history festival Sept. 21-22. The pre-1840 atmosphere also featured blacksmiths, fur trading, muzzleloader … Read More
Redbud Trail Rendezvous April 29-30, Rochester Historical Society
ROCHESTER — Although three damaged buildings are not fixed, the round barn has a new roof and the annual Redbud Trail Rendezvous will go on. Fudge lovers will be happy to know that Mark Gropp will be back with his bagpipe music and fudge for sale in the … Read More
Tornado-Damaged Round Barn Making A Comeback
By SHIRLEY WILLARD Fulton County Historian ROCHESTER — A new cupola was raised onto the Fulton County Historical Society’s round barn Tuesday, Feb. 9. The Amish crew built the cupola inside the round barn, then used a crane to lift it into place. Donations to help pay for … Read More
Volunteers Sorting Through Damage At Fulton County’s Round Barn
ROCHESTER — The Fulton County Historical Society’s property in Rochester suffered severe damage in an early morning storm Monday, Aug. 3. Volunteers are still working to clean up and assess the damage. One of the most devastating losses was the group’s iconic round barn. Built in 1924, the … Read More