Historical Society Day

Celebrate Day Four of Celebration 250 Columbus with an evening of local history, hands-on activities, and heritage demonstrations at the Bartholomew County Historical Society.
Guests can enjoy blacksmith and textile arts demonstrations, children’s activities, colonial food and beverage tastings, and live historic American music. First Thursday’s Downtown will also join the celebration, so attendees are encouraged to explore the regular monthly downtown activities happening that evening.

• Date: Thursday, July 2, 2026
• Time: 4:00–8:00 PM
• Location: Bartholomew County Historical Society, 524 3rd Street, Columbus, IN
• Admission: Free to attend

About the Week:
Celebrate America’s 250th birthday with six days of community events in Columbus and Bartholomew County, Indiana. From June 29 through July 4, enjoy a patriotic lineup of family-friendly activities, live entertainment, food trucks, historical experiences, kids’ programming, sports tournaments, a parade, fireworks, and more.

Each day brings a new theme, including American Revolution Day, Tea Day, Star Spangled Kids Day, Historical Society Day, the All-American Festival on Central, and a full day of Fourth of July festivities in downtown Columbus. Highlights include hands-on heritage activities, food and beverage tastings, live music, circus entertainment, children’s activities, the Patriotic Parade, and fireworks to close out the celebration.

Join the community as Columbus comes together to honor history, celebrate local spirit, and mark this once-in-a-generation milestone.