WASHINGTON — The Daviess County Historical Society will debut three new historical exhibits during its annual Membership Drive on Wednesday, October 14, at the Daviess County Museum in downtown Washington.
The free event runs from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. and is open to the entire community, with no membership required to attend.
Located in the historic 1869 former Masonic Lodge at 212 E. Main Street, the museum’s new installations highlight major regional milestones, prominent local families, and artistic heritage:
- The Graham Family at 200: Tracing two centuries of impact by the prominent local family, whose legacy includes pioneer automobile, truck, and glass manufacturing—most notably pioneered by industrialist Robert C. Graham.
- Sculptor Ira A. Correll: Spotlighting the life and works of the renowned artist born in Odon (originally Clarksburg), Indiana, in 1873. Correll—who later lived and worked in Bedford before moving to Texas—created notable works ranging from the 1922 Abraham Lincoln statue in Odon City Park to carvings at the British Embassy in Washington, D.C., Yale University, and the San Jacinto Monument.
- Daviess County Historical Society 60th Anniversary: Marking six decades since the founding of the organization in 1965, featuring retrospective displays, archival records, and photos celebrating the society’s mission to preserve regional history.
The evening provides an opportunity for area residents to explore the museum’s updated collection spaces, research archives, and permanent county history displays while supporting the historical society’s ongoing operational and preservation efforts.
