Maintaining the Legacy of Lawrenceburg’s Vance-Tousey House

Groups work to protect Lawrenceburg’s Vance-Tousey House as developers plan construction of a large-scale apartment building next to the historic home.
Dearborn County’s Newest National Register Landmark is a Historic Tugboat

The Elizabeth Lea, a towboat constructed in 1939, earns National Register status on the merit of its engineering attributes and its contribution to maritime history.
A Tour 200 Years in the Making

Just in time for the city’s bicentennial, the Historic Downtown Aurora Tour on October 19 showcases landmarks in the Ohio River town.
Buy into Greendale’s Whiskey History

With a two-story front porch and a cupola crowned with a widow’s walk, Greendale’s Dobell House impresses and charms. Most recently used as a restaurant, the property is now for sale.
Caring for Veraestau’s Historic Trees

The trees on the grounds of Veraestau, our country estate in Aurora, help define the historic property. What happens when those trees are damaged or begin to die?
Getting Rid of the Rot at Angevine Cabin

Thirty years after its reconstruction, Lawrenceburg’s c.1820 Angevine Cabin is undergoing top-to-bottom restoration.
Ripley County Bridges Nominated to National Register

Three historic bridges in Ripley County, including a picturesque pair of twin covered bridges, are on their way to being listed in the National Register of Historic Places.
Easing Confusion for Owners of Historic Properties

Historical societies, historic preservation commissions, the National Register of Historic Places – it’s easy to get confused. But each plays a different role and means something different to property owners.
Nominations Sought for State’s Top Restoration Project

Indiana Landmarks welcomes nominations for the 2019 Cook Cup for Outstanding Restoration.
River Town Revival

Vevay is a charming river town. Plan a visit, and while you’re there, be sure to visit the Historic Hoosier Theater, in a building that’s played many roles.
Rising Sun: River, Wine, and Beans

Located on the Ohio River Scenic Byway and the Indiana Wine Trail, tiny Rising Sun in southeast Indiana has become a growing destination — and the navy bean capital of Indiana.
Tour the Homes That Whiskey Built

On September 22, tour four houses on Greendale’s Ridge Avenue, where prosperous distillery moguls built stately homes in the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries.