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    Hendricks County Historical Museum sign

    5 Reasons You Should Visit the Hendricks County Historical Museum [VIRTUAL TOUR]

    By Sarah Ferguson on May. 17, 2022

    The Hendricks County Historical Museum is located just off the Downtown Danville Historic Square in Central Indiana. I have toured the museum multiple times, and each time I learn something new or find a new hidden gem. When I started my research of…

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    Park Naturalists will demonstrate how sap is cooked over an open fire during Maple Syrup Days (credit: Hendricks County Parks & Recreation)

    Insider Guide to Maple Syrup Days at McCloud Nature Park

    By Eric Ivie on Feb. 09, 2022

    A fun, free and educational family event returns to Hendricks County, Indiana, the first two Saturdays in March. McCloud Maple Syrup Days celebrates McCloud Nature Park's sugar maple trees and the delectable sweetness that they produce. This year's…

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    Hendricks County Museum and Jail

    Top Fall Experiences Only Found in Hendricks County Indiana

    By Josh Duke on Oct. 08, 2021

    I don't know what it is about fall, but it has rapidly become my favorite season of the year here in Hendricks County, Indiana. Between all the fall festivals, leaves changing colors and just getting a break after a hot summer, the changing of the…

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    Drummer at International Festival

    5 Reasons You Should Attend the Hendricks County International Festival

    By Tanya Shelburne on Sep. 03, 2021

    After a successful inaugural event in 2019, the Hendricks County International Festival is back (and bigger) in 2021! Formerly the Plainfield International Festival, the event has broadened its reach to encompass the diversity found all throughout…

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    Bees on hive

    Event Preview: McCloud Bee Fest in Hendricks County Indiana

    By Eric Ivie on Jul. 21, 2021

    An annual event in Hendricks County, Indiana that was derailed by COVID in 2020 is back for 2021! Mark your calendars for the McCloud Bee Fest, which buzzes into McCloud Nature Park outside of North Salem next month! Hendricks County Parks &…

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    Indiana Storm Chasers Convention

    Why You Should Attend the Indiana Storm Chasers Convention

    Jun. 29, 2021

    My dad loved a good thunderstorm. I have so many memories of him sitting outside on our screened-in porch during a storm, while my mom yelled at him to come inside the house. If you are a weather enthusiast like my dad, you really need to check out…

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    Oinking Acres Farm Rescue & Sanctuary

    What You Need to Know About Oinking Acres Farm Rescue & Sanctuary

    By Josh Duke on Jun. 11, 2021

    I must admit when I arrived at Oinking Acres Farm Rescue & Sanctuary, I didn't know what to expect. It didn't take long for me to figure out that this amazing little farm on the outskirts of Brownsburg at 8420 E. County Road 650 East exists as a…

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    Hot Blown Glass pumpkins

    A DIY Original: Hot Blown Glass in Hendricks County Indiana

    Feb. 22, 2021

    I have always said the best part of my job at Visit Hendricks County has been getting to know the people who live and work here and discovering all the really cool things you can experience in your own backyard. Indiana Artisan Lisa Pelo is one of…

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    Natural Valley Ranch girl at petting zoo

    Where You Can Enjoy Animals in Central Indiana

    By Jamie Hergott on Oct. 20, 2020

    Hendricks County, Indiana, has so much to offer: parks, playgrounds and places to play outside. But our county also has plenty to offer in the animal world. Think outside the box this fall and check out some of these unconventional farms and…

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    uPaint Pottery Studio children painting

    9 Homeschool Destinations in Hendricks County

    By Crystal Paschal on Aug. 26, 2020

    August in Indiana means back-to-school time. It's that time for my family, too, but as homeschoolers, we aren't returning to a building. Instead, we're getting our curriculum ready and planning our activities for the year. Most homeschoolers (my…

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