In 2006, USA Life One Insurance (previously Ben-Hur Life) donated a ritual trunk to the museum collection. The trunk contained over 100 items related to the Supreme Tribe of Ben-Hur fraternal organization. These items included hats, capes, leggings, pennants, sashes, pins, jackets, and robes. When museum staff retrieved these items […]
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Civil War Encampment 7/11-12/09, originally uploaded by WallaceStudy.
The Lew Wallace Youth Academy wrapped up today with an audience with General Lew Wallace (seated) in his officer’s tent. General Wallace and his troops will receive visitors until 9:00 p.m. tonight, and again from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. Sunday. The Academy “recruits” get the feel for their woodfield rifles […]
Angelica creates a 3-D model of her own personal study, complete with observatory, library, and spa. The blueprint for Javan’s study includes a rocket, swimming pool, big-screen TV room with Xbox, and an elevator.
Jordan and Tanner examine historic photos of the General Lew Wallace Study grounds with Beth Swift, Wabash College archivist, in an effort to locate the reflecting pool that Wallace filled in around 1900.
Sam and Chaz work on their letters to the Mayor of Crawfordsville. Later, Dr. Helen Hudson helped them transform that letter into a two-minute speech. Our intern, Kevin Stevens (Wabash Collge, class of 2011), played the part of the mayor as the spokesperson from each small group presented their cases. […]
academy7809 008, originally uploaded by WallaceStudy. A Lew Wallace Youth Academy student begins his plein-air painting on the grounds of the General Lew Wallace Study and Museum while Museum Intern Kevin Stevens looks on.
The first day of the Lew Wallace Youth Academy, Exploring Other Cultures, was a success! The middle-school students jumped into the cultures of Uganda with singing, dancing, and drumming in a traditional African style. Dr. James Makubuya from Wabash College and Sr. Stella Sabina led the activities with enthusiasm, encouraging […]
Civil War Encampment portrays camp life in 1860sCRAWFORDSVILLE, IN, June 28, 2009— The Civil War is a major part of American history that all students have read about. But how often do they truly get to experience the sights and sounds of that tumultuous time? The scent of campfires and […]
Stepping out the back door of the Carriage House, Acting Director Amanda Wesselmann gathers her lunch. Spinach, kale, peas and basil make a wonderful salad. Planted with herbs in 2007, the kitchen garden has grown to include peas, peppers, tomatoes, spinach, kale and cabbage and cucumbers. Succession planting has allowed […]