The upcoming Taste of Montgomery County is one of the area’s most popular annual festivals, but its significance to the General Lew Wallace Study and Museum is far more than just great food and entertainment. The Taste is the Museum’s biggest fundraiser, enabling the Museum to provide quality themed programming, […]
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“You guys changed some things around in here.” That has been a common refrain from visitors who return – even if they were here just a year ago! In our continuing efforts to return the Study interior to its appearance ca. 1900, the heyday of Lew Wallace’s use of the […]
02-11-09 Water Damage 11, originally uploaded by WallaceStudy. During heavy rains, water perennially leaks into the basement of the Study building, potentially causing damage to any artifacts stored downstairs. One of the few pieces stored there is General Wallace’s original 1870 French Victoria carriage. The carriage, in its original condition, […]
It’s February 1st, and the General Lew Wallace Study and Museum is once again open for tours! Just a reminder about our hours for the 2009 season: Wednesday – Saturday: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Sunday: 1 p.m. – 5 p.m. If you’re interested in tours on Monday or Tuesday, […]
Things are blooming outside, and new things are also popping up in our gift shop! We have several new book titles for readers of all ages, including our 2008 Brown Bag Book Club selections Devil in the White City by Erik Larson, A Walk in the Woods by Bill Bryson […]
Spring at the Study has finally arrived! A cold and wet March has given way to warmer temperatures and sunshine with bouts of rain. The Study grounds are covered in scilla, spring beauty and cut-leaved toothwort. Dogtooth violets are starting to bloom along with lily of the valley. The numerous […]
Yes, believe it or not, Spring has decided to finally make an appearance in Indiana, and the folks at the General Lew Wallace Study and Museum were just in time to welcome this long-lost season with some much-needed cleanup of the Museum grounds. Park Day, a national initiative of the […]