Vigo County Historical Society
Historic Treasure Articles - 1998
 

Dolls have special place in history

Hair art makes lasting impression

A musical Paige in history

Photos capture moments in life of Col. Thompson

A bygone era has worn away

Easter brings out eggs all in one basket for museum visitors

May Basket tradition a popular one "April showers bring May flowers . . ."

Historically, it’s paid to advertise

Historical Museum turns 40

Foster’s music well-known

"Miss Dolly" dates to Civil War

Vigo regiment defeated Stonewall

Learn more about Vigo County Civil War heroes at "Camps to Crinolines"

Civil War-era dress on display

Framed document provides roster, history of Civil War Union Company

Chauncey Rose’s secretary an outstanding piece at museum

Autoharps more than child’s play

Determined young soldier’s likeness at historical museum

Beautiful bed’s history remains mystery

Thanks to Queen Victoria, broaches became part of mourning process

Items offer a glimpse of Halloweens past

Plush Hotels Exist in Memories

1904 cookbook on display

Frock stirs up bit of mystery

Cartoonist draw at museum

Trees remind us of eternal life, beauty of the season

Sundblom’s Santa glows with warmth

Feather tree a forerunner to modern Christmas tree

 

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