WABASH, IN- The Wabash County Museum proudly unveils its
upcoming lineup for The Thursday Parlay, a monthly speakers series dedicated to
sharing captivating Wabash County topics and history. This FREE program is
presented with support from Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Services and Bob Evans
Restaurant, which supplies free coffee and breakfast treats.
March 5th @ 10AM: Paddling the Ohio by Richard Beamer
Kicking off the series in March, we are delighted to welcome Richard Beamer as he
shares about his 2001 adventure traveling by canoe more than 150 miles down the
Ohio River. During the trip, Richard communicated his experience with his 5th
grade class via email and a digital camera.
April 2nd @ 10AM: The School Song Project by Reta Williams
For April’s Parlay, Reta Williams will share her work on the School Song Project, a
quest to find and preserve the fight songs of Indiana high schools that were closed
due to consolidation. Of 718 schools, she has found more than 550 fight songs. Of
note, Reta is still searching for two Wabash County schools: The Chippewa Indians
and the Lincolnville Gold Bugs.
May 7th @ 10AM: Unique Eateries of Indiana by Carrie Steinweg
Concluding the spring lineup, Carrie Steinweg will share about her experiences
writing the book “Unique Eats and Eateries of Indiana”. Join us as she takes guests
on a journey through some of the Hoosier State’s most interesting diners,
restaurants, people and stories behind the food.
Thursday Parlays are free but RSVPs are encouraged via the museum’s website. This
series provides an opportunity to engage with the local community through
storytelling and history. Don’t miss this chance to experience the heritage of our
region.
The Wabash County Museum is located at 36 E Market Street in Downtown
Wabash. To learn more about hours, upcoming events for all ages, or to check out
our virtual tour, visit www.wabashmuseum.org. Follow the Museum on Facebook,
Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok. for updates and event information.
