Events

Dottie Reindollar and Jae Breitweiser were two women who rescued a building from demolition. In the process they helped uncover a little known history of Jefferson County and publicize its role in the Underground Railroad. The first 25 years of the rescue stabilized the building, secured surrounding property, and…

On January 9th, 2017 we were awarded a grant to continue research that will confirm (or not) that Thomas Jefferson’s granddaughters attended the College. Several descendants have agreed to DNA testing. However the research turns out, a program will be presented, with plans to continue documenting what became of…

The Historic Eleutherian College Memorial Endowment Fund was established in December in the Community Foundation of Madison & Jefferson County. This is a wonderful opportunity to remember a a loved one with interest in the College or ties to the township school. Now anyone who would like to provide…

In November, many of the board attended a regional awards ceremony at Hanover College Science Hall. HEC was one of three organizations in Jefferson County, and 200 around the state, to receive the Sustainable Indiana award, and be included in the official booklet, a Bicentennial Legacy project…

Bringing together colleges, historic sites, museums and organizations, Ohio River National Freedom Corridor (ORNFC) held its 2016 Underground Railroad Conference in Maysville, KY in October. Dr. Mark Furnish was one of the presenters. Camille Fife and Jan Vetrhus attended on behalf of Historic Eleutherian College. Our display attracted many…