Public Programs

Six public programs about local history are offered each year. CCHS members attend free; cost for the general public is $5. All programs are held at the Carmel Christian Church, 463 E. Main Street., at 2 p.m., unless otherwise indicated.

History’s mysteries: Old Carmel Cemetery Speaks

Head out to Old Carmel Cemetery June 23 at 10 a.m. for some fun history among the stones. Participants will track down the graves of specific people buried in the cemetery and then participate in activities involving those individuals and their connection to Carmel’s history. This is a great family activity and a perfect way spend a Saturday morning before having lunch in downtown Carmel. This event is part of Carmel’s 175th anniversary celebration. Call 317-846-7117 or e-mail carmelclayhistory@yahoo.com to register.

Public Programs

Six public programs about local history are offered each year. CCHS members attend free; cost for the general public is $5. All programs are held at the Carmel Christian Church, 463 E. Main Street., at 2 p.m., unless otherwise indicated.

June 10: David Heighway, Hamilton County Historian, will present  Hamilton County’s and the War of 1812 and will talk about the role Hamilton County and its residents played in that conflict.  This is part of the bicentennial of the War of 1812.

August 12:  Old fashioned Ice Cream Social at the Monon Depot with political speeches of candidates for office (to be determined later.).  Open free to the public. This program will be held on the grounds of the Monon Depot Museum, 211 First St. SW.

October 14:  Carmel native and author Dan Logan will give a presentation on Carmel’s Interurban, which was a rail line that ran from Indianapolis to Carmel to Noblesville in the early 1900s.

December 9:  Annual meeting and holiday party.