Embrace the Sights and Sounds of the Arts
Immerse Yourself in Wayne County’s Vibrant Culture Scene
Discover why Richmond / Wayne County, Indiana are among the state’s most inspiring destinations for arts, culture, history, and creativity. From nationally recognized museums and remarkable collections of American art to colorful public murals, live theater, music performances, historic architecture, and local artisans, every visit offers something new to explore.
Art lovers, history enthusiasts, architecture buffs, and music fans will find inspiration around every corner!
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Historical Marker: East Germantown Civil War Band
Band organized in East Germantown; members enlisted in 1862. Assigned to the Twelfth Regiment of…
Historical Marker: George Washington Julian
A political leader defined by his moral convictions, Julian (1817-1899) advocated for abolition, equal rights…
Historical Marker: Indiana University East
In 1946, Indiana University joined Earlham College to form an extension center in Richmond to…
Historical Marker: Indiana’s First Woman’s Rights Convention
The 1852 convention formed Indiana Woman’s Rights Association to promote united action for woman’s rights…
Historical Marker: Iron Brigade Commander
One-quarter mile south of this marker is the home of General Solomon A. Meredith, Iron…
Historical Marker: Levi Coffin
Levi Coffin (1798-1877), a Quaker abolitionist, lived in Newport (now Fountain City) with his family…
Historical Marker: Oliver P. Morton Home
Residence of Oliver P. Morton, Governor of Indiana during the crucial years of the American…
Historical Marker: Overbeck House & Studio
Indiana’s first art pottery, a nationally-recognized product of the American Arts and Crafts Movement, was…
Historical Marker: Virginia Claypool Meredith
As a writer, speaker, stockbreeder, and university professor, Meredith (born 1848) encouraged women to pursue…
Historical Marker: Wayne County Seminary
Non-denominational academies called county seminaries opened across Indiana soon after statehood. Wayne County Seminary opened…
History Fountain City Architecture Scavenger Hunt
In 2019, Fountain City received a designation on the National Register as a historic district…
Indiana University East Lively Arts Series
The Lively Arts Series offers up a blend of performing artists, exhibitions, lectures, and forums…
