This structure was designed to be used in the development of Madison County’s Green Township. Madison County Historian Stephen T. Jackson will present the History of Green Township and share information about this structure’s purpose and more during the 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 4, First Sunday History of Madison County Presentation, an official Madison County Bicentennial Event at Museum of Madison County History, 11 W. 11th St., Anderson. For more details, call 765-683-0052.
Legion plans market, other activities
PENDLETON — American Legion Post 117, 611 W. State St., Pendleton, has the following events — open to members and non-members — planned.
• New Years Eve Band: “Blues Under Fire,” 9 p.m. Dec. 31
Other regular events include:
• All-you-can-eat wing night is scheduled for 5 to 8 p.m. on Thursdays, with all-you-can-eat wings costing $12.
• On Fridays, tenderloins are available starting at noon.. A Treasure Hunt drawing takes place at 7:30 p.m.
• Every Sunday is Football Sunday, starting at noon. People are invited to wear their team colors.
• The Legion’s general membership meeting is set for 6 p.m. on the fourth Tuesday each month.
For more details, call 765-778-7661.
Train exhibit planned for December
ANDERSON — Madison County Historical Society Inc. will present a Rail History exhibit fro 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays in December at Madison County History Center, located at the corner of 11th and Main streets in downtown Anderson.
There will be photos and memorabilia, operating models, model displays and more.
Visitors will be able to view videos featuring many old-time and modern railroads, layouts and more.
The museum will be closed Dec. 26.
Call the museum at 765-683 0052 for more details.
Talks will explore county’s history
ANDERSON — Madison County Historical Society Inc. is presenting a series of “First Sunday” presentations covering the History of Madison County, set for 2 p.m. monthly in the Bowman Room at Museum of Madison County History, 11 W. 11th St., Anderson.
Madison County Historian Stephen T. Jackson delivers the presentations, which provide an overview of Madison County’s history through historical highlights of each township.
Presentations will run about an hour each and are free. The public is welcome.
The remaining talks are:
Jan. 8, 2023: Jackson Township (note date change to second Sunday)
Feb. 5: Union Township
March 5: Pipe Creek Township
April 2: Richland Township
May 7: Monroe Township
June 4: Lafayette Township
July 2: Van Buren Township
Aug. 6: Boone Township
Sept. 3: Duck Creek Township
Oct. 1: Stony Creek Township
Nov. 5: Madison County
For more details, call Madison County Historical Society at 765-683-0052.
For columns based on previous talks, visit ptlpnews.com.
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