Wabash County Museum Announces Spring Lineup for Thursday Parlay Speakers Series

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Wabash, IN- The Wabash County Museum proudly unveils its upcoming lineup for The Thursday Parlay, a monthly speakers series dedicated to sharing captivating Wabash County topics and history. This FREE program is presented with support from Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Services and Bob Evans Restaurant, which supplies free coffee and breakfast treats.

March 5th @ 10AM: Paddling the Ohio by Richard Beamer

Kicking off the series in March, we are delighted to welcome Richard Beamer as he shares about his 2001 adventure traveling by canoe more than 150 miles down the Ohio River. During the trip, Richard communicated his experience with his 5th grade class via email and a digital camera.

April 2nd @ 10AM: The School Song Project by Reta Williams

For April’s Parlay, Reta Williams will share her work on the School Song Project, a quest to find and preserve the fight songs of Indiana high schools that were closed due to consolidation. Of 718 schools, she has found more than 550 fight songs. Of note, Reta is still searching for two Wabash County schools: The Chippewa Indians and the Lincolnville Gold Bugs.

May 7th @ 10AM: Unique Eateries of Indiana by Carrie Steinweg

Concluding the spring lineup, Carrie Steinweg will share about her experiences writing the book “Unique Eats and Eateries of Indiana”. Join us as she takes guests on a journey through some of the Hoosier State’s most interesting diners, restaurants, people and stories behind the food.

Thursday Parlays are free but RSVPs are encouraged via the museum's website. This series provides an opportunity to engage with the local community through storytelling and history. Don’t miss this chance to experience the heritage of our region!
 

About Wabash County Museum

The Wabash County Museum is located at 36 E Market Street in Downtown Wabash. To learn more about hours, upcoming events for all ages, or to check out our virtual tour, visit www.wabashmuseum.org. Follow the Museum on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok for updates and event information.