Inspiration, Stories, and Local Insights

The Wayne County Convention and Tourism Bureau invite area children to share their artistic vision of what Wayne County means to them in the form of a postcard design. In years past, children throughout Wayne County shared wonderful entries full of fun graphics, bright colors and positive images about Richmond and…

Ditch the stress and seek a fun time away from the routine of every day. This spring break create memories that won’t break the bank in Richmond & Wayne County Indiana! lady_and_girl_crop.jpg   Breakaway from the busy spring break destinations and spend some time exploring Wayne County’s museums and exciting…

Dense with forest and rich in game, Richmond, Indiana was proclaimed “The Land of Promise” by North Carolina Quakers seeking a new home free from the moral chains of slavery. The first settler, Jeremiah Cox, set about “building up a virtuous community” in 1806 by welcoming fellow Quakers to his…

shafer_pottery_-_scott_making_pottery.jpg Scott Shafer has been a potter for forty years. He has customers who make a point of coming to his studio/shop in Centerville, Indiana, every year – sometimes from several states away – to see and purchase his beautiful stoneware. “That’s how I survive,” Shafer said. “With the people…

It’s the perfect time for a trip to Cambridge City! log_house_antiques_w_shopper.jpg Wayne County, Indiana, has long been known as an antiques mecca. A 66-mile loop trail that passes through Wayne County comes honestly by the title of Antique Alley; more than 1,200 antique dealers operate businesses along the Historic National Road…

Put away those swimsuits! Throw out those flip flops, because fall has arrived in Richmond/ Wayne County! You’ll fall in love with all there is to see and do here in Richmond/Wayne County!  548394cc55748cbe7469974dc198af02.jpg The days still have a hint of warmth, while just enough chill to enjoy a local…