Part library, part museum, part memorial to a Utopian dream, the Working Men’s Institute in New Harmony offers a unique glimpse of early nineteenth-century history. Established by philanthropist William Maclure in 1838, the Working Men's Institute … [Read more...] about Working Men’s Institute
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Saloman Wolf was a shepherd, and his house was originally located next to the sheep barns. The Wolf house is not in its original state; an identical harmonist brick home, the Eiger house, once stood here. When the 60-ton Wolf House (c.1819-1822) … [Read more...] about Salomon Wolf House
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The Harmonists established the cemetery at the beginning of their settlement in New Harmony as the resting place for over 200 members who died due to the harsh conditions of their new frontier life. No headstones mark the graves of these early … [Read more...] about Harmonist Cemetery
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Tillich Park commemorates the renowned Paul Johannes Tillich, a German-American theologian and Christian existentialist philosopher. Tillich was one of the more influential Protestant theologians of the twentieth century. The park was dedicated on … [Read more...] about Tillich Park
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The David Lenz house was built circa 1819-1822 by the Harmonists and was occupied by the Lenz family. The Lenz family immigrated to America from Germany in 1804 and signed the contract to join the Harmony Society in Harmony, Pennsylvania in 1905. … [Read more...] about David Lenz House and Garden
Built and maintained by the Robert Lee Blaffer Foundation, this outdoor site offers an opportunity to walk and meditate on an ancient single path labyrinth. The pattern of this labyrinth duplicates the original at Chartres Cathedral, built in the … [Read more...] about Cathedral Labyrinth and Sacred Garden
Located on the lake behind the New Harmony Inn, the Chapel of the Little Portion was designed by Stephen de Staebler and constructed with stucco and wood in 1989 by the New Harmony Inn and the brothers of Mount Saint Francis. Reverend David Lenz, … [Read more...] about Chapel of the Little Portion
The Atheneum/Visitor’s Center serves at the visitor center for the town of New Harmony as well as houses exhibits on the communal history of New Harmony, a large theater where an orientation film on the town is shown, and Museum Shop. Open 9:30am - … [Read more...] about Guided Walking Tours
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Whiskey Tasting Events -- an experience like you’ve never had before. Rod Clark’s goal is to foster a broader and deeper appreciation of whiskey and its complexities by connecting the community to the many types and brands of whiskey through an … [Read more...] about Rod Clark’s Whiskey Experience
Historic New Harmony’s Atheneum houses visitor information, the Museum Shop, and is the starting point for their guided walking tours of historic structures. In the Atheneum there are exhibits on the communal history of New Harmony, a large theater … [Read more...] about Atheneum Visitors Center
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This brick Harmonist house was converted into a changing exhibition gallery in 1990. The house, built circa 1820, was the home of Harmonist shoemaker Mathias Scholle. He was born 1796 and probably emmigrated from Germany with his family in 1808. His … [Read more...] about Scholle House
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Haunted New Harmony Ghost Walks are a fun and enlightening way to learn about the history and the hauntings in this intriguing town. Developed by Joni Mayhan, author of Haunted New Harmony and many other acclaimed books about paranormal phenomena, a … [Read more...] about Haunted New Harmony Ghost Walks
