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Fun and Festivities

(Area Fests & Festivals continued) Tell City Schweizer Fest 2nd Week in August P.O. Box 8 888-343-6262 Zoar Mosquito Fest 1st Full Weekend in August Zoar United Methodist Church 812-536-4272

Area Attractions & Places of Interest

Colonel William Jones State Historic Site This carefully restored 1834 Federal-design home of the merchant employer of Abraham Lincoln offers a unique look at the early development of Indiana and the life of Colonel William Jones, who was also a politician. Located one mile west of U.S. 231 on Boone Street in Gentryville. 812-937-2802 Dr. Ted’s Musical Marvels Guided tours of a magnificent collection of restored mechanical musical instruments that actually play! Open Memorial Day through Labor Day, Weekends in May and September, U.S. 231, 1/4 mile N. of I-64 exit Experience the excitement of wood bat base ball played by some of the best college play ers in the nation. The Dubois County Bombers make their home at historic League Stadium in Huntingburg, Indiana, and are a member of the Ohio Valley League. Between-inning con tests and delicious food and beverages from the Hardball Café make this a perfect evening of affordable family fun. Day-of-game tickets may be purchased at the gate. For more infor mation or reserved seats, call 812-683-3700 Designed in the Renaissance Revival style and complete in 1910. Collection of artifacts from the county’s early history are on display in the lobby. Open M-F, 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m., 1 Courthouse Square, Jasper 812-481-7000 Dubois County Museum The Dubois County Museum is located at 2704 N. Newton Street (US 231 N) in Jasper, IN. Call 812-634-7733. It began in 1999. 57B, Dale. 812-937-4250 Dubois County Bombers or email dcbombers@psci.net . Dubois County Courthouse

All area attractions and places of interest are listed in alphabetical order. Bear Hollow Bear Hollow Wood Shop is located in north ern Perry County, Indiana. Items such as wood carvings, colored mulch, custom built furniture, hand carving tools, kiln dry lumber, laser engraved wooden boxes, hides, long horns, products from local craftsmen and artists, unique gifts and items to fit any rustic décor can be seen in the showroom daily as well as on the website at www.bearhollowin diana.com . For more information, visit their website or call 812-843-5549. Boner Bridge Built in 1866, Boner Bridge is registered his torical site. Connecting Spencer & Warrick counties, Boner Bridge is located north of Hatfield, IN near the junction of Red Brush and Boner Roads. Cannelton Locks and Dam The construction of this dam created a 114 mile long lake that stretches to Louisville, KY. The 1200 foot long main lock chamber can be filled or emptied in about 8 minutes and raise or lower a boat twenty-five feet. Christ of the Ohio Located on the highest hill just outside of Troy, the statue extends a silent message of peace and serves as landmark to pilots and rivermen in transit on the Ohio River. The statue is the work of Herbert Jogerst, a sculptor from Germany.

The Dubois County Museum calls itself one of the largest county museums in the state of Indiana with over 50,000 square feet of display space and over 41,000 pieces in its collection (with over 9,000 pieces on display). You are invited to take a step back in time by viewing the exhibits on Archaeology, German Heritage, schools, religion, Memorial Hospital, wood manufacturing, Military, sports, antique agricultural machinery, and model trains. Step into a complete German Log House. View the Wildlife Adventure Exhibit Room that displays local animals, pictures of area wildlife enthusiasts, and many of the animals taken from North America and Africa from the collection of Frank Fromme. Stroll Main Street Dubois County and view the seven teen rooms portraying life at the turn of the 20th century. Children can visit the hands-on Little Pioneers area that allows them to play in the one-room schoolhouse, the Lewis and Clark expedition boat, the dress up area and the log reading nook. Take in the beautiful hand painted murals of towns and cities in Dubois County. Learn about the business pioneers of the county with the Business Hall of Fame. Memberships to the museum are available. Admission is charged, but free to all members with a paid yearly member ship. Come see, discover, and celebrate Our Heritage at the Dubois County Museum. Frosty’s Fun Center Christmas-themed miniature golf course and high-tech arcade games. Located just off Hwy 162 next to Santa’s Lodge in Santa Claus, 15 South Cedar Lane. 812-544-3338 Grandview Boat Ramp and River Park Beautiful view and easy access to the river. Enough parking for more than 80 vehicles and trailers. Park area with bench and shelter house also available to visitors.

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