Monroe County History Center
- 202 E. 6th Street
- Bloomington, IN 47408
- (812) 332-2517
The Monroe County History Center strives to collect, interpret, and present the genealogy, history, and artifacts of Monroe County in order to best depict the heritage & culture of the community. The museum is located in a historical building that was previously a Carnegie Library, and before that, a school for Black children in late 1800s and early 1900s. Here, you can learn about the history of Bloomington's limestone industry, Monroe County transportation, local sports & athletes, and more. The History Center also features rotating exhibits throughout the year.
Admission: Free for children ages 0-5 years, $1.00 per child ages 6-12 years, and $2.00 per adult.
Anatomy of a Quilt
- Recurring weekly on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday until April 15, 2023
- Monroe County History Center
- (812) 332-2517
"Anatomy of a Quilt" takes a close look at the history, material, deterioration, and conservation of the 1884 Showers Quilt. Sewn in the aftermath of the catastrophic Showers Bros. factory fire as a fundraising effort, the quilt tells a story of community resilience. Using the popular Building... Learn more
To the Soldiers of All Wars: Restoring the Alexander Memorial
- January 24, 2023 - June 24, 2023
- Monroe County History Center
- (812) 332-2517
For nearly 100 years, the Alexander Memorial has stood on the Monroe County Courthouse lawn in honor of and in remembrance of Monroe County veterans. In 2022, after 6 years of dedicated work by our community, the memorial was restored to its original condition. To the Soldiers of All Wars:... Learn more
