This place is just awesome. The volunteers are absolutely experts on making it clear what the…read morepeople of Evansville did to help the war efforts. They made it clear that Evansville people did more than any other city in the United States to advance the war efforts in making bullets, repairing tanks, supplying ammunition, taking care of soldiers and doing everything within their power, they explain how Evansville was centrally located as a transportation center for the troops with the Ohio river, the interstate highways,the railroads, the great Evansville airport. I can't help but believe after the volunteers shown that Evansville truly helped us win World War II.

This museum is a gem! What great info and memorabilia to preserve Evansville's role to protect the…read moreworld from the evil forces during World War II. A testament to how our country came together to keep evil from the world and the United States. And, it's all built around the over 6,000 P-47's built just down the road! What a great aircraft! Thanks Wartime Museum for helping to preserve our history. Thanks Leslie for an informative and interesting tour!!!

While we were also visiting Evansville during our Urban hike, we found this Historical Jail and…read moreResidence located across the 4th Street from the Old Evansville Courthouse. The building is gorgeous as well and has a long history; History: jail Evansville is rich in exquisite examples of 19th century American Architecture. The Vanderburgh County Jail and Sheriff's Residence at 208 N.W. Fourth Street is an excellent example from this period. This castle-like fort, designed by architect Henry Walters, was modeled after the Castle of Lichtenstein in Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany. Therefore, the structure is familiar to Evansville's German-born residents. This Gothic-inspired building was originally crafted from stone, which simplified its construction a good deal. Evansville's natural environment has rich subsoil, which combined with abundant rainfall and high mean temperatures, yields an abundance of stone, sand, and fine clay for bricks. Evansville's prime location along the Ohio River also allowed a direct shipment route for imported stone products. In addition, natural deposits of coal and iron in the area provided inexpensive means of operating brick kilns and iron foundries. The building itself is designed to invoke fear in the observer. Its exterior consists of step-gables, projecting turrets, crenelated roof lines, simulated portcullis, and a central keep, or rounded tower. The entrance presents pointed arches to lengthen the appearance of this part of the building. All of these elements add to the castle-like appearance of the structure. The Vanderburgh County Jail is also connected to the former Courthouse, which lies across the street, via an underground dungeon-like tunnel. During the time of the jail's use, the tunnel served as a passageway to transport prisoners to and from court. Presently, however, no nervous inmates are forced to make the tedious walk down the tunnel, nor are they required to sleep in the jail's less than spacious cells. The building now houses commercial offices. However, one cell still remains to allow modern visitors to take a look and imagine what life may have been like in the old Vanderburgh County Jail. The building was closed when we were there but it is FREE to walk around and take photos.

Great people good vibes laughter education just everything was good from my experience I would like…read moreto take other people with me

Loved the history!!! Such a great visit with my husband and his uncle! It really made his day! The…read moretrain was very cool as well as all the war history from this area. It was my first trip to Evansville and neat to learn about its past!

This is a neat place to come visit. They have great info and exhibits in the museum and plenty of…read moreoutdoor space to explore. I'd like to go back sometime to explore more of the trails/outdoor section because I went in July 2025 when it was really hot outside.

How very sad. We drove down from Michigan and spent the night in a local hotel so we could tour…read moreAngel Mounds this AM and then head home. The phone message of the site says the hours are 9-5, but we checked the online site which said 10-5. We were at the locked gates at 9:58. Nobody ever showed up. We called all the phone numbers and left messages, emailed their contact, AND messaged the "Friends of Angel Mounds". We saw a black truck in the lot, worried that the site rep had a medical issue, so pushed the gate open since it wasn't locked. Didn't see anyone in distress, so we didn't have to call 911. We have a 10 hour drive so got back on the road now, after waiting 45 minutes to see if someone would show up for work today. We hope everyone is all right. We'll try again next year.

This is a really cool WW2 ship. It was used on Omaha Beach. Every time I tour it I learn something…read morenew. The volunteers are amazing. After touring this ship and see how American soldiers had to live during war, it really humbles you

Saw the LST in Pittsburgh over the Labor Day Weekend. This was my second time visiting it in…read morePittsburgh (last time was several years ago). We enjoyed it all over again, and learned lots of new things. Most of the crew was very enthusiastic. Highly recommended ... Cheers!!!

While on family Urban Hike in Evansville, IN about a block from the Old Evansville Courthouse we…read morefound this lovely Old Coliseum. The building is amazing. It was locked up and for sale. I am hoping that someone saved the building and is using it for something for the community. History of the building: The Coliseum was erected as a tribute to the men of Vanderburgh County who fought in the American Civil War and Spanish-American War. After several old buildings were torn down, the cornerstone of the 66,000-square-foot facility was laid May 9, 1916. Construction concluded in March 1917 and the Coliseum was formally dedicated April 18, 1917 right around the time the United States was joining World War I. The original construction cost $180,000. The neoclassical coliseum was designed by Shopbell & Company and provided the community with its first modern facility for conventions and other public gatherings. The ceremonial aspect of the building was heightened by placing the structure directly on an axis with Fourth Street. Rockport native George H. Honig created two heroic monuments that flank the entrance. The Spirit of 1865, on the left, represents victory for the Union. The Spirit of 1916, on the right, shows the reflective elderly veterans of the Civil War Once considered the premier location for events in Evansville, the Coliseum was seen as dated and small when Roberts Municipal Stadium was built in the mid 1950s. When a push for "urban renewal" involving demolitions occurred in the city, the Coliseum was threatened. A "Save the Coliseum" campaign was developed and the same organization that helped save the Old Vanderburgh County Courthouse stepped in. In 1919 a 4,000 pipe concert organ was installed as a memorial to Prof. Milton Z. Tinker, for years supervisor of music in the local public schools. At the time of its installation it was among the largest municipal pipe organs in the world. In 2013, the University of Evansville purchased the pipe organ, dismantled it, and put it into storage. The University hopes to restore it to full operating condition sometime in the future.

While Tony, Noel and I was Urban Hiking in Evansville we happened upon this gorgeous German…read moreArchitectural Gem. It is absolutely gorgeous. History: The Old Vanderburgh County Courthouse, often simply called the "Old Courthouse," was once the center of Vanderburgh County, Indiana government. Construction started in the spring of 1888 and was completed in November 1890. The building was ready to be occupied by the county government in early 1891.[2] It sits in the heart of downtown Evansville. The building was designed by architect Henry W. Wolters of Louisville, Kentucky and constructed by the Charles Pearce & Company of Indianapolis. The 19th century German Beaux-Arts architecture masterpiece cost $379,450 to buildCost Comparison: A $379,450 capital expense in 1890 would be roughly equivalent to $76,000,000 in 2011 If you are ever in the area you have to go check this out..put it in your GPS: 201 NW 4th St Ste 102, Evansville, IN 47708..It is a gorgeous building to be checked out.

One of the stops I had planned on our get away to Evansville was to view the architecture of the…read moreOld Courthouse in downtown. Well worth the visit. The building has a great presence in the town. It is massive and the pink marble, wood working and iron works are all phenomenal. It was designed by Henry Wolters of Louisville, Kentucky and occupies a full city block in downtown Evansville and at its tallest point, 216 feet, the courthouse's bell tower dominates the skyline of Downtown Evansville. Both Harry Truman and John F. Kennedy gave speeches from the courthouse steps and it cost approximately $380,000 to construct in the last 1890's. In the late 1960's county government offices were moved and the building was almost torn down. However it has been revitalized and well worth the effort and cost to renovate. Well worth a trip to pursue the three story building and the impressive metal, wood, and marble artistry. Currently occupied by local businesses it is open to the public for self guided tours during normal business hours. we spoke to a woman coming out of her office on the third floor who provided us with a brochure of information on the history of the building. Great find.

Love finding hidden gems, and we truly enjoyed this one. We came early, and it was so peaceful and…read morequiet.

There may be no finer labyrinth in the state of Indiana than the New Harmony Labyrinth, also known…read moreas the Harmonist Labyrinth. For those unaware of New Harmony, it's a small historic town located on the Wabash River that is considered part of the Evansville metro area but is actually located in Posey County. New Harmony has always had strong religious roots, usually of a more alternative nature, and was originally known as Harmony due to being founded by George Rapp and the Harmony Society in 1814. The Harmonists largely existed in three areas - this location along with Economy, Pennsylvania and Harmony, Pennsylvania. In each location, they built churches, homes, businesses, and a labyrinth. It should be noted that the existing labyrinth in New Harmony is not the original from 1815, but instead a 1939 recreation. It is constructed out of natural materials based upon an architectural drawing that was available in the Harmony Society archives. There's an amazing grotto in the center of the labyrinth that is a recreation of an existing grotto that still exists in Economy, PA. The Harmony Society believed strongly in the symbolism of a labyrinth and felt it to be a central part of their philosophy, beliefs, and practices as a commune. Indeed, the Harmony Society believed very much in communal living. The New Harmony Labyrinth is open from sunrise to sunset every single day and is free to visit. The grotto, while at the center, can be accessed through a series of gates for those not wishing to actually do the labyrinth - I will confess I have a hard time imagining not doing the labyrinth prior to visiting the rather amazing grotto. For labyrinth lovers, it may be worth noting that this is one of two rather magnificent labyrinths in New Harmony. As you can tell from the included photos, the New Harmony Labyrinth is a hedge labyrinth that has been somewhat updated over the years while keeping the core of its design. While not quite as wheelchair friendly as I'd like (the path is somewhat narrow), I still consider it to be Indiana's finest labyrinth and the surrounding community in which it's located maintains its deeply spiritual roots. I don't get down to New Harmony nearly often as I'd like. It's a terrific day trip - probably about 2 1/2 hours from Indy, but there's easily enough to do in New Harmony to justify a day's trip. If you need creature comforts for shelter, you can always slip over to Evansville. However, there's options here in New Harmony and when I visit I'm always glad I did. While most of us will leave COVID-19 and want to spend time around people, for those who appreciate quiet, meditation, prayer, and solitude, the New Harmony Labyrinth is one of Indiana's best kept secrets.