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Lane Place joins thousands in reading of Declaration of Independence

The Montgomery County Historical Society hosted a public reading of the Declaration of Independence on the front lawn Wednesday evening. This is in commemoration of the first public reading of the Declaration on July 8, 1776, from the former State House in Philadelphia, PA. The Society joined thousands of other institutions across the country in the simultaneous reading, which began at 6:00 PM EST. The featured speakers of the evening included Crawfordsville Mayor Todd Barton; Crawfordsville Middle School language arts […]

todayJuly 9, 2026 7

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Lane Place joins thousands in reading of Declaration of Independence

The Montgomery County Historical Society hosted a public reading of the Declaration of Independence on the front lawn Wednesday evening. This is in commemoration of the first public reading of the Declaration on July 8, 1776, from the former State House in Philadelphia, PA. The Society joined thousands of other institutions across the country in the simultaneous reading, which began at 6:00 PM EST. The featured speakers of the evening included Crawfordsville Mayor Todd Barton; Crawfordsville Middle School language arts […]

todayJuly 9, 2026

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SPECIAL: A step back in time at the Lane Place

WCDQ had the chance to get a tour of the Lane Place to learn more about its history and the story behind some of Crawfordsville's most notable citizens. Listen to Parts 1 and 2 below. Part I Part II Joanna Lane, left, and Henry Lane, right, featuring Henry's signature top hat. | Photo credit: Kurtis Broadstreet. The Montgomery County Historical Society is currently undergoing needed renovations and is in need of financial support. Prospective donors, sponsors, and history lovers can […]

todayJune 26, 2026 8

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Lane Place to undergo renovations for house’s north side

The Montgomery County Historical Society is about to begin a major renovation project on the north side of the Lane Place. With the Strawberry Festival about to begin this weekend, museum staff has blocked off the portion where work will be done. "We noticed that there was starting to be some issues with our columns on the north side of the home," said Jill Coates-Matthews, who is the executive director of the Montgomery County Historical Society. "There was water infiltration […]

todayJune 11, 2026 3

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Montgomery County Historical Society getting ready for 2026 tourism season

The Montgomery County Historical Society is preparing to open its doors for scheduled and walk-in tours on April 1. Located in the historic Lane Place in Crawfordsville, the Society is planning to host major exhibits and events in celebration of America250: the semiquincentennial of the signing for the U.S. Declaration of Independence. Following its opening, an exhibit sharing the lives of Henry and Joanna Lane during the American Civil War will be featured. Henry S. Lane was one of Crawfordsville's […]

todayMarch 18, 2026 2