The Westfield Washington Historical Society (WWHS) announces three major events coming up this spring and summer, with the first taking place later this month.
History of Roberts Settlement
From 7 to 9 p.m. on Tuesday, April 16, Bryan Glover and LaVella Hyter will share the history of Roberts Settlement, an early pioneer community of free people of color in Jackson Township, Hamilton County. Glover and Hyter are both descendants of these Roberts pioneers.
Roberts Settlement was established in 1835 by a group of related families who journeyed from North Carolina and Virginia seeking to maintain their liberty and freedom. Their storied settlement was about 10 miles from the Town of Westfield where Quakers, many who also came from the same southern regions where the Roberts lived, had already begun to settle. The Roberts Settlement Chapel and Cemetery still exist on 276th Street east of U.S. 31 and serve as the gathering place for their annual family reunion.
In addition to sharing their history, Glover and Hyter will share plans for The Legacy Walk at Roberts Settlement, an exciting new permanent public exhibit that will open this year at Roberts Chapel.
Everyone is welcome. A Q&A will follow the presentation.
Meet Westfield’s founders
From 7 to 9 a.m. on Tuesday, June 18, Main Street Productions, Inc., will present an entertaining and enlightening evening with the Founders of Westfield: Simon Moon, Asa Bales, and Ambrose Osborne. Word has it there may be surprise guests as well! Everyone is welcome.
Tour Union Bible College
From 7 to 9 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 27, you can find out the answers to these questions:
- Did you know Westfield had a college – and the longest, continuously running school in the state of Indiana?
- Have you always wondered about that fire escape?
- Did you know the school had a connection to the Underground Railroad?
Join the WWHS for a tour of Union Bible College and Academy. Everyone is welcome.
About WWHS
The Westfield Washington Historical Society & Museum is located at 130 Penn St. Meetings, unless stated otherwise, will be held in the Assembly Room of City Hall, located at the same address. Events are open to the public and free of charge.
Parking is available on Penn Street and on the north side of City Hall. Everyone is encouraged to ask questions or share stories. Light refreshments will be provided.
For more information, visit wwhs.us, email president@wwhs.us or communications@wwhs.us, or call (317) 804-5365.
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