Hamilton County residents had the opportunity to experience a unique piece of American history this past weekend as Indiana’s Revolutionary Lantern made stops across the county as part of the America 250 celebration.
The lantern, which represents the signal displayed in Boston’s Old North Church on April 18, 1775, traveled throughout Hamilton County June 26 to 28, appearing at the Hamilton County Government and Judicial Center, the Time Traveler’s Ball at Coxhall Gardens, the Arcadia Train Depot, the Spark!Fishers Parade, and the Westfield Washington Public Library.
Throughout the weekend, the Hamilton County Historical Society encouraged residents to preserve family memories and personal experiences by sharing them with local historical organizations.
“History isn’t just found in books and archives,” Hamilton County Historian Jessica Layman said. “It lives in the memories of the people who experienced it. By recording and preserving family stories today, we ensure that future generations understand not only what happened in Hamilton County, but how it felt to live, work, celebrate, and build a community here.”
The Hamilton County stop was part of a statewide initiative led by the Indiana Daughters of the American Revolution and the Indiana America 250 Commission. Ten symbolic lanterns are traveling to all 92 Indiana counties before being permanently displayed at the Indiana War Memorial in Indianapolis as part of the state’s commemoration of America’s 250th anniversary.
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