Step inside the Dubois County Museum on Sunday, October 20, 2024, to experience a wide variety of activities
that happen on the farm in fall. It will be a delight to your senses and invoke your quest to learn more.
The museum will open from 1-4:00pm to a variety of activities. On hand will be volunteers
demonstrating and giving information on the traditional skills needed in running a loom and producing
woven rugs, carving on stone tombstones, corn shucking, shelling and grinding using the hand operated
tools, expert information given about molasses making and honey extracting, with samples and tastes of
both available. Learn about antique corn and grain harvesting equipment from those that used it in
their everyday lives. Marvel in the musical abilities of the Patoka River Strummers as they play their
dulcimers. They will be performing on the log house porch from 1:30-3:00 p.m. On hand will be
sportsmen that enjoy trapping and hunting and will have knowledge of furs and hides. Fun activities will
also keep young visitors entertained. On hand will be Ruth Kuebler and her face painting works of art, a
patting zoo, pony rides, a photo op area and old-time crafts and games. Come enjoy the tastes of fall
with popcorn, homemade ice cream and apple cider.
Admission to the museum will be charged. Adults are $5, high school students are $3, middle and grade
school students are $2 and youths 4 and under are free. Museum members are free of charge. No
reservations are needed. Come enjoy a day in the fall at the Dubois County Museum.
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