Preview Of September Hamilton County Bicentennial Events
The Hamilton County Bicentennial Commission would like to announce its lineup of grant-funded and community events for September 2023. Fall Creek Township, located in the southeastern corner of Hamilton County and home to parts of Fishers, is being celebrated during September. You can see details and other events on our online calendar at www.hamcoturns200.com/events
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TRAVELING EXHIBIT
Our traveling exhibit celebrates all five themes of the Bicentennial and showcases events, places, and people that you may not know about even if you’ve lived in Hamilton County your whole life! Get familiar with these stories and think about how they affect Hamilton County residents into the present and future. Contact each host location for information on open hours.
September 2-8 Hamilton East Public Library, Fishers
September 9-15 Carmel Clay Public Library, Carmel
September 16-22 White River Elementary School, Noblesville
September 23-29 Promise Road Elementary School, Noblesville
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DELAWARE AND FALL CREEK TOWNSHIPS SIGNATURE EVENT:
BICENTENNIAL MEMORIAL UNVEILING
September 9, 11 a.m.
Conner Prairie
Allisonville Road, Fishers
FREE
Delaware and Fall Creek Townships are partnering with Conner Prairie to create a permanent reminder of the Hamilton County Bicentennial! A memorial will be unveiled at 11am in Clowes Commons near the Lenape Camp showcasing the history of Delaware and Fall Creek Townships, including Conner Prairie itself. Come learn about the history of this area, and join Conner Prairie for an architectural tour of the Conner House (also turning 200!) after the unveiling. Gather in the lobby before 11am to be sure and get your spot! Admission to Conner Prairie required for other activities and experiences.
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TASTE OF HISTORY: FISHING IN FALL CREEK
September 13, 6:30-7:30 p.m.
Hamilton East Public Library – Fishers
Municipal Drive, Fishers
FREE
Discover the “lure” of fishing in and around Geist, Fall Creek Township, and Hamilton County! Join the staff of the Hamilton East Public Library’s Indiana Room to learn about Hamilton County waterways and aquatic life past, present, and future. Connect modern fishing methods to the history of fishing in our area as you learn to tie your own fishing lure. Sign up on the library website.
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WHAT’S BENEATH GEIST RESERVOIR?
September 23, 11 a.m-12 p.m.
Hamilton East Public Library – Fishers
Municipal Drive, Fishers
FREE
Flooded in 1943, Geist Reservoir was the result of decades of planning. Join our speakers, local historian Robert Bowling and area descendant and genealogist Susan Lucas, to learn about the community of Germantown and surrounding farms and how Geist came to be. If you’re a descendant of a family from this area, bring your memories and records! Register on the library’s website.