308 S. Main Street - Sheridan, IN 46069
(317)758-5054 or (317) 758-5845 after hours
Email: sheridanhistorical@sbcglobal.net

  • Restoration - 1828 George Boxley Cabin

  • Promotion of Local History & Genealogy

  • Preparation - 2010 Sesquicentennial

  • Museum Collections & Facility Expansion

Ask about membership: annual, life & corporate donations welcome!


From work to restore George Boxley's pioneer cabin to debut of Rearview Mirrors, a new oral history program, the Sheridan Historical Society is growing and presenting new ideas to preserve local history. News-happenings, cabin donations, genealogy work and additions to the museum's collections.

Memory Lane - Keepsake 1 is available, a treasure chest of old community photographs on CD, assembled by volunteers.

Major changes are taking place in the presence of the Boxley Cabin! A protective roof is now in place.

2006 Calendar of Events - Sheridan Historical Society

October 21 - Jasper Field Trip


More Events to be Announced.

2006 Officers & Board:

Edgar H. Spear, President
Robert Young, First Vice President
Gene Pickett, Second Vice President
Linda Williams, Secretary
Virginia Tackitt, Treasurer
Donna Pickett, Corresponding Secretary
Bertha Griffin, Historian

Board of Directors:

Phil Pearson
Wilma Bush
Ron Stone
Stuart Neal
Virginia Tackitt

Jim Pickett, Executive Director
Brenda Bush, Renewal Strategist/Communications