Historic New Harmony’s 38th annual Heritage Artisans Days will take place virtually April 18-22. Artisans will hold interactive sessions with school classes via Zoom to demonstrate 19th-century arts, crafts and industry. Students from Indiana, Illinois and Kentucky will experience what life was like in the 1800s through the eyes of a variety of period artisans.
“This program shows students what New Harmony was like 200 years ago and teaches how artisans were vital in making it a thriving, self-sustainable town,†said Paul Goodman, Historic New Harmony Experience Coordinator.
This year’s artisans include a potter, fur trader, paper marbler and more. The virtual event is free for schools to participate in, but teachers must register their classes online by April 13. Attendees will also receive digital lesson plans and classroom activities.
School groups with any questions should contact Paul Goodman at pigoodman@usi.edu or 812-682-4488. For more information on Heritage Artisan Days, visit USI.edu/heritage.
Historic New Harmony is a unified program of the University of Southern Indiana and the Indiana State Museum and Historic Sites. By preserving its utopian legacy, Historic New Harmony will inspire renewal and fellowship between people and communities through its programs and collections. Its office is a part of USI’s Outreach and Engagement.
