Bicentennial Buzz July 2023
Happening in July:
It’s Noblesville Township’s Month! Check out even MORE events on our website!
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July 8 and 22 – HISTORY FAIRE
Gal’s Guide to the Galaxy Library
FREE
Think Science Faire but for history! Kids (10+) and adults (18+) are invited to create a tri-fold board and dress up as notable people from Hamilton County and interact with guests to showcase what they learned. If you can’t make the registration session on July 8, email info@galsguide.org to have your spot reserved. The History Faire will take place on July 22 and will be open to the public. More info at galsguide.org.
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July 8 – HAMILTON COUNTY MILITARY & VETERANS CELEBRATION AND RESOURCE FAIR
Noblesville Schools Community Center
FREE
Veterans, Active Military, their families, and the general public are invited to this Veteran Resource Fair where visitors will learn about all the Federal, state and local resources available to our Hamilton County Veterans. Additionally, a challenge coin commemorating the event will be given to Military and Veterans who attend, and there will be a history presentation on past Hamilton County Veterans. For more, visit: hamiltoncountyveterans.com and click “July 8, 2023 HC Veteran Celebration” link.
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July 22 – POLITICAL CELEBRITIES AND THE VOTE ICE CREAM SOCIAL
Hamilton County Historical Society
FREE
The Hamilton County Historical Society has gathered some famous folks to re-enact their speeches on the square! Come see President Truman, Frederick Douglass, Susan B Anthony, and Teddy Roosevelt on the stage of the annual Noblesville Street Dance! Each presenter will speak, then be available for Q&A near the Historical Society. Additionally, free ice cream (while supplies last!) will be available.
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July 29 – LIGHT UP THE NIGHT
Potter’s Bridge Park
FREE
Hamilton County Parks and White River Canoe Company are working together to provide a visual experience for visitors during this evening event. Stroll along historic Potter’s Bridge and see lighted canoes in the waters of White River for a unique show.
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July 29 – GIBSON GUITAR AND MANDOLIN INSTRUMENT TOUR
Preservation Hall, Noblesville
FREE
Join the Noblesville Preservation Alliance for this free musical program demonstrating old instruments with some tunes from the time they were created! This program includes the Master Luthier for Gibson among other speakers. Sign up: https://preservationhall.org/2023/04/gibson-guitar-and-mandolin-company-traveling-instrument-tour
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August Sneak Peek!
Some events we are highlighting during Wayne Township’s month include:
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August (dates TBD) – NOBLESVILLE TOWNSHIP’S SIGNATURE EVENT:
HAMILTON COUNTY FABRIC ARTS SHOW
Noblesville
FREE
Join us during August in celebrating the fabric arts, both old and new! Hosted in partnership with Nickel Plate Arts, this art show will showcase dozens of artists and techniques for different fabric arts. Noblesville Township’s Signature Event is so big we had to squeeze it into August instead of July! Check out heirlooms and new pieces and vote for your favorite. Spots are still open until July 22, so apply here to be featured! https://tinyurl.com/3zvnh854
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August 12 – FIND YOUR FARMING ANCESTOR
Hamilton East Public Library – Noblesville
FREE
In the 1820s, 72% of the American workforce was engaged in “farm occupations.” Join the staff of Hamilton East Public Library’s Indiana Room to learn more about the sources available to research your farming ancestors by looking at a local farm family. Discover historic farming traditions in Wayne Township and take a taste of Hamilton County today as we sample a small harvest from a local farm.
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August 13 – FARMING PAST AND PRESENT
Clarksville Christian Church
FREE
To start the event, join lifelong farmers Donald and David Zeller at 2:30 p.m. or 4 p.m. as they explain how farming in Wayne Township has changed over the decades. This will include show and tell of artifacts. Also in the church see history displays about the Clarksville and surrounding areas. Outside the church, experience the Hamilton Southeastern Schools FFA “touch a truck” area with old tractors alongside new Reynolds farm equipment and old Ford trucks and Model T’s alongside new trucks off the Don Hines dealership lot. Free refreshments will be provided at the church, with the Wayne/Fall Creek Lions Club providing food for sale.