Hardin County Historical MuseumsNov 10, 20212 minThe Art of Hair WreathsHair. Everyone has it, although some have more than others do. We do not really think about it until it gets in our eyes, needs cut or we...
Hardin County Historical MuseumsNov 10, 20212 minWhen the Circus was in Town.In 1841, P.T. Barnum opened is museum of oddities in lower Manhattan, paving the way for what would be known as freak shows and the...
Hardin County Historical MuseumsNov 10, 20212 minGerman Helmets from The Great WarWhile digging through boxes one day, we came across two helmets worn by German soldiers during World War I. Donated in 1975 by Floyd...
Hardin County Historical MuseumsNov 10, 20213 minHardin County and World War IOn April 6, 1917, the United States government declared war on Germany, thus ending 3 years of neutrality. The United States’ entrance...
Hardin County Historical MuseumsSep 15, 20213 minIn Search of an Elephant in Hardin CountyIt has been said that every legend or urban myth has an element of truth. Before newspapers, books, and the internet stories were passed...
Hardin County Historical MuseumsSep 15, 20213 minGeneral James S. RobinsonHardin County has a rich history when it comes to those who served in the American Civil War. Jacob Parrott and Delano Morey both...
Hardin County Historical MuseumsAug 26, 20212 minCoins on a GraveIf you were to visit Fort McArthur cemetery you might notice a few things. The first would be the 16 grave stones sitting under a shade...