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You’ve probably heard all about the 12 Access Pass attractions located in Indianapolis, Terre Haute, and Bloomington. But, did you know that there are 11 additional attractions that Access Pass cardholders have access to? Through the Indiana State Museum, Access Pass cardholders can use their $2 admission to visit 11 historic sites throughout the state of Indiana:
Angel Mounds
Situated in southwest Indiana outside Evansville, Angel Mounds State Historic Site highlights the vibrant history of the Mississippian Native Americans who called the land home thousands of years ago. The Visitors Center features casts made from the Native American artifacts recovered from the site and educates visitors on the history. You can climb around the mounds and also take a longer hike on the trails found around the property.
Corydon Capitol
The original state Capitol, Corydon, located in southeast Indiana, played a huge role in the development of the state of Indiana. Tour the original state Capitol building and see a copy of the 1815 Census that showed Indiana had enough people to become a state. You can take a general guided tour or opt for one of the special interest tours, including Porter and Griffin Family History Tour, Harrison County History Tour, and Costumed Interpretation Tour.
Culbertson Mansion
Built by William S. Culbertson, one of Indiana’s wealthiest men in those days, the Culbertson Mansion highlights his many charitable contributions to the New Albany area. Take a guided tour of the 20,000-square-foot home featuring hand-painted ceilings, carved staircase, marble fireplaces, and other historical touches. Specialty tours about the restoration of the property are also available.
Gene Stratton-Porter Historic Site
With over 148 acres, the Gene Stratton-Porter Historic Site in Rome City in northeast Indiana honors the author, photographer, naturalist, and entrepreneur. You can stroll the grounds, set on the shore of Sylvan Lake in northeast Indiana, exploring the gardens, woods, and wetlands and prairies. The Carriage House Visitor Center teaches about local plants, wildlife, and geology and you can also walk through Gene’s cabin.
Lanier Mansion
Part of the Madison community in southern Indiana, the Lanier Mansion is the home of James F.D. Lanier. The Greek Revival home features stunning architecture including spiral staircase, Corinthian columns, and curved doors. You can also explore the formal gardens blooming with flowers and plants that were popular in the 19th century.
Levi & Catharine Coffin House
Working as conductors for the Underground Railroad, Levi and Catharine Coffin helped over 1,000 people to safety. Their house in Fountain City in southern Indiana takes you back in time to learn about the history of the Underground Railroad. You’ll see a false-bottom wagon and explore the home and basement area where the Coffins housed freedom seekers.
Limberlost
When she wasn’t at her cabin on Sylvan Lake, Gene Stratton-Porter spent countless hours in the Limberlost Swamp studying nature and creating her writings and photos. At the Limberlost Historic Site in Geneva in eastern Indiana, you can tour her house and greenhouse, view her moth collection, and hike through the Loblolly Marsh to see wildlife and flora.
New Harmony
Founded by Harmonists in 1814, New Harmony sits on the Wabash River near the Indiana-Illinois. Visitors to the New Harmony site are treated to tours of several historic Harmonists buildings and can learn more about their culture at the visitors center, a distinctive contemporary building.
T.C. Steele
Located in Brown County, the T.C. Steele Historic Site immerses you in this Indiana artist’s world. Steele was a prolific impressionist painter in the early 1900s and his works are still on display at the site’s studio. You can also explore the Singing Winds Visitor Center, visit the House of the Singing Winds, and walk the gardens and five hiking trails.
Vincennes
Steeped in history, Vincennes is Indiana’s oldest city and where the state got its start. At the Vincennes Historic Site in southern Indiana, you can tour the original territorial capitol and see a replica of the Jefferson Academy, the predecessor to Vincennes University. You’ll also learn about Fort Knox II and tour the Old State Bank.
Whitewater Canal
The Whitewater Canal in Metamora helped shape the state of Indiana, making it an important part of trade, travel, and commerce. While here, you can see the Metamora Grist Mill and learn about the early days of grain manufacturing. You’ll see the Duck Creek Aqueduct and get to ride on an authentic canal boat pulled by two Belgian draft horses.
Explore, learn, and have fun!
From the shores of Lake Michigan in the north to the banks of the Ohio River in the south, Access Pass attractions are ready to welcome you to explore, learn, and have fun.
