|
Trustee Emeritus Award for Excellence in the Stewardship of Historic Sites
In November 2000,
the National Trust for Historic Preservation presented this prestigious
award to The National Society of The Colonial Dames of America "for
acquiring, restoring, and interpreting a collection of historic properties
that offer invaluable opportunities to experience the rich variety of
America's heritage."
|
|
NSCDA in Indiana Museum
Properties
The NSCDA in Indiana is
involved with two historic properties: the J.F.D. Lanier Mansion in
Madison and the David Lenz House in New Harmony.
|
J. F. D. LANIER MANSION (1844)
Address:
Lanier State Historic Site,
511 West First Street,
Madison, IN 42750
Telephone:
(812) 265-3526
Open:
Tuesday through Saturday:
9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Sunday: 1:00 p.m.
to 5:00 p.m. Memorial Day
Closed:
Mondays, Thanksgiving, Christmas,
New Year's Day, State and Federal Holidays.
Directions:
Madison is located on the Ohio
River at the junction of Highways #62 and #64, two hours south of Indianapolis
and 25 miles northeast of Louisville. The Lanier Mansion and garden
overlook the river at Elm and First Streets.
Website:
http://www.state.in.us/ism/sites/lanier/
|
Photograph by Erik Kvalsvik
|
| The Lanier Mansion, a grand Greek
Revival style home, was erected for the wealthy frontier banker, J. F.
D. Lanier, and given to the State of Indiana by his descendants.
The National Society of The Colonial
Dames of America in the State of Indiana has assisted in the refurbishing
of the house, including the restoration of the original six-light gasolier,
carpet, upholstered items, and draperies.
In addition, the Indiana Society
started and continues to support the archaeological dig at the site.
NATIONAL HISTORIC LANDMARK
|
|
| DAVID LENZ HOUSE
(c. 1815)
Address:
Historic New Harmony,
P. O. Box 579,
New Harmony, IN 47631
Telephone:
(800)
231-2168
Open:
Daily
tours from March 15 to December 30. Contact Historic New Harmony
for current tour times.
Closed:
Easter, Thanksgiving,
Christmas Eve and Christmas Day
Directions:
House
is in the restored New Harmony settlement on the banks of the Wabash River. From
I-64, take Exit #4 and travel south on HWY 69 for 7 miles to HWY
66 West. HWY 66 leads directly to New Harmony.
Website:
http://www.newharmony.org
|
|
|
Built according to specifications
set by the leaders of the New Harmony community, this was one of the many
houses and buildings constructed by the followers of the German religious
leader, George Rapp.
Early pioneer period in style, the
house exemplifies the simple tastes of the Harmonists and contains
many original pieces of Harmonist furniture.
The garden has been planted and
a picket fence built, both in the traditional manner of the Harmonists.
The house is owned and furnished
by The National Society of The Colonial Dames of America in the State of
Indiana. It is leased to Historic New Harmony.
NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES
|
|
