In Harmony - Summer 2024

A Newsletter from Historic New Harmony and the New Harmony Gallery of Contemporary Art

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IN HARMONY

Summer 2024

Historic New Harmony

HISTORIC NEW HARMONY LAUNCHES FIRST ONLINE COLLECTIONS DATABASE

On May 15, 2024, Historic New Harmony announced the launch of its first-ever online collections database.

For the first time, residents of New Harmony, family historians, educators, students, researchers and others from around the world will be able to explore our collections digitally. Launching the online database is a key step in our effort to continue highlighting the fascinating stories, places, and people of New Harmony.

New Harmony Gallery of Contemporary Art

MAKING MEMORY:

SARA CHRISTENSEN BLAIR & JANINE POLAK

The University of Southern Indiana's New Harmony Gallery of Contemporary Art (NHGCA) is proud to present Making Memory: Sara Christensen Blair & Janine Polak, a two-person exhibition featuring sculpture and installation.

Making Memory is on view from June 8 through July 20, 2024, with an opening reception from 3-5 p.m. Central Time on Saturday, June 8.

NEW HARMONY FIREFLY FESTIVAL

New Harmony will be abuzz with activity the weekend of June 7–9 with the Golden Raintree Antique Festival, Cruise-in, and our personal favorite—the New Harmony Firefly Festival. Historic New Harmony is partnering with One New Harmony to offer this free family-friendly event on Friday, June 7, and Saturday, June 8 to honor Indiana’s state insect: Say’s Firefly.

DRAW LIKE A NATURALIST

Historic New Harmony is hosting two sessions of a new art class – Draw Like a Naturalist – during the Firefly Festival in New Harmony. University of Southern Indiana graduate Savannah Hoskinson, a science and nature-based illustrator, will lead the class. Draw Like a Naturalist is scheduled for 10 a.m.-noon and 1:30 p.m.-3:30 p.m. Central Time on Saturday, June 8 at the Atheneum Visitors Center.

CALL FOR ART EXHIBITIONS

SECOND SATURDAYS

POP-UP SEWING MAKER'S SPACE: OPEN SEWING

FOURTH OF JULY PATRIOTIC CELEBRATION

FREE ADMISSION FOR MILITARY FAMILIES

HERITAGE ARTISANS DAYS

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

SUMMER 2024

Historic New Harmony Tours
Tuesdays-Sundays at the Atheneum Visitors Center
Historic New Harmony offers two daily tours: a Tram Tour showcasing the highlights of New Harmony from the viewpoint of a local and a History Tour delving deeper into the town's history and entering historic sites. Our 45-minute Tram Tours are available at 10 a.m. and 11:15 a.m. Central Time, Tuesday-Saturday. Catch the 2-hour History Tours at 1 p.m. Tuesday-Sunday. All tours start at the Atheneum Visitors Center.

New Harmony Firefly Festival
June 7-June 8 at various locations in New Harmony.
Find the schedule of events at the Visit Posey County website.

Draw Like a Naturalist
10 a.m.-noon and 1:30-3:30 p.m., Saturday, June 8 at the Atheneum Visitors Center.
$15 per student. There is a limit of 8 students per class, so pre-registration is highly encouraged. For more information, visit the Historic New Harmony website.

New Harmony Second Saturdays
Every second Saturday, March-November, at various locations
For more information, please visit the Second Saturdays website.

Talking History
10 a.m., June 22 at the Atheneum Visitors Center
For more information, please visit the Historic New Harmony website.

VIEW ALL EVENTS

Help Historic New Harmony continue its historic preservation efforts, educational programming, and more with your charitable gift to the USI Foundation. You can make your gift securely online at USI.edu/giving, calling 812-464-1918, or mailing to USI Foundation, 8600 University Blvd., Evansville, IN 47712. Your charitable gift is tax-deductible and a gift receipt will be issued.

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