Welcome to the Jennings County Historical Society!

  The Jennings County Historical Society is a not-for-profit 501© 3 organization.  Our mission is to "present, preserve and document the history of Jennings County." The North American House, society headquarters and historical museum, offers a high quality history center in the old time arts with programs designed to teach and display the evolution of Jennings County.  Thousands of unique artifacts are on display.  The 1838 landmark is owned and maintained by the historical society.

The Society sponsors 4 major festivals annually, which brings more tourists to Jennings County than any other organization.  Over 30,000 tourists visit society sponsored events.  The whole county realizes an economic impact from the society's festivals.  All event proceeds are used to maintain the museum and preserve the county's rich heritage.  For more information on these events, click here.

Visitor Information

Planning a visit to the museum? We are open every Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday from 11am-4pm, during festivals, or by appointment.   Admission is free.  To contact the museum, please call (812)346-8989.  If you need to talk to someone on  a day when the museum is closed, you may contact Jennings County Historical Society President Pat Rice at (812)346-5748 or Secretary Chris Asher at (812)392-2280.

We are always looking for and welcoming new volunteers to help with the museum, special events, and projects.  If you have an interest in helping, please call one of the above phone numbers.

Where are we located?

Vernon, Indiana is located approximately midway between Louisville, Kentucky and Indianapolis, Indiana. 

rom Interstate 65, take the Seymour/North Vernon Exit east to North Vernon on US Hwy 50.  At the junction of US Hwy 50 and Hwys 3/7, travel south approximately two miles to Vernon.

Click here to see a Google map of our location.