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Thursday, December 16, 2010

Show your hometown pride with an HCHC destination bumper sticker

You’ve seen them before, the oval bumper stickers on cars that are from various destinations, such as “OBX” for the Outer Banks, or “HH” for Hilton Head, well Historic Corydon, Harrison County now has one too. You can purchase yours at the Blaine H. Wiseman Visitor Center located at 310 North Elm Street in Historic Downtown Corydon for $2.00 + tax.

Wednesday, December 15, 2010

Christmas Open House at Scout Mountain Winery

Scout Mountain Winery invites you to their Christmas Open House on December 18 and 19 from noon to 6 p.m. each day. Enjoy the holidays with food and treats while you taste their wine. You will also receive a present with your wine purchase. Scout Mountain Winery is located at 2145 Scout Mountain Road, Corydon. For more information call 812-738-7196.

Tuesday, December 14, 2010

Christmas Show at the Corydon Jamboree

The Corydon Jamboree will have their Christmas show this Saturday, December 18. The show will feature Lloyd Wood, Amber Martin, Ron Gaddis, Ronnie Murphy and Dennis Adkins. Doors will open at 6:30 p.m. with entertainment beginning at 7:30 p.m. General admission is $10 and $6 for children six to ten years old. Children under five are free. For more information call 812-738-1130 or visit corydonjamboree.com.

Monday, December 13, 2010

Christmas Tea at Magdalena's Restaurant

The 5th annual Christmas Tea at Magdalena’s Restaurant and Cafe on the Square will take place on Sunday, December 19 with the first setting from 2 to 4 p.m. followed by a second setting from 6 to 8 p.m. The tea will feature an array of specialty teas of the season, fancy foods, a candy buffet, gourmet desserts, live music, poetry reading, door prizes and more. Each setting is $25.00 per person. Reservations are required. For more information visit magdalenas.com or call 812-738-8075.

Thursday, December 9, 2010

Christmas Open House at Scout Mountain Winery

Scout Mountain Winery invites you to their Christmas Open House on December 11, 12, 18 and 19 from noon to 6 p.m. each day. Enjoy the holidays with food and treats while you taste their wine. You will also receive a present with your wine purchase.

Scout Mountain Winery will also be participating in the Winter Wine Walk this Saturday, December 11 from 3 to 7 p.m. They will be stationed inside Arlston's Book Sellers.

Monday, December 6, 2010

Indiana is turning 194! Celebrate at Corydon Capitol State Historic Site

Indiana is turning 194!
Celebrate at Corydon Capitol State Historic Site on Dec. 10.

Indiana is turning 194! Corydon Capitol State Historic Site is celebrating on Dec. 10 at 7 p.m. at the Wright Interpretive Center. Living historian Brian Cushing, performing as early settler John Tipton, brings to life one of Indiana's most successful settlers.

John Tipton immigrated to Harrison County at the age of 17 to take up farming. It wasn't long before he was commanding a company of the Harrison County Yellow Jackets, fighting with them at the Battle of Tippecanoe. Following the War of 1812, he was promoted to Brigadier General. Returning to Harrison County, he served as sheriff and then in the State House of Representatives for the new state of Indiana. He served eight years as a U.S. senator. Tipton helped found the towns of Logansport and Columbus.

Brian Cushing has been re-enacting for more than ten years and lends his expert advice to many groups and historical societies. He is excited to give a presentation in the town Tipton lived in for many years.

The Wright Interpretive Center is located at 126 East Walnut Street in downtown Corydon, Indiana. The program is $2 per adult and $1 per student. Cake and punch will be available to all attendees in order to wish Indiana a happy birthday — the actual day is Dec. 11. For questions, call Corydon Capitol State Historic site at 812.738.4890.

Friday, December 3, 2010

Repeal Day Celebration at Grateful Goat Vineyard & Winery

Grateful Goat Vineyard & Winery, one of the newest wineries to our area located just north of Harrison County, will host a Repeal Day Celebration. It is an event to celebrate the anniversary of the end of prohibition which occured December 5, 1933. Celebrate the 77th year of freedom with your friends at Grateful Goat. For more information visit www.gratefulgoat.com or www.facebook.com/gratefulgoat. The event if free and will take place on Saturday, December 4 from noon to 8 p.m. Grateful Goat Vineyard & Winery is located at 1404 W, Palmyra Lake Rd. in Palmyra, IN. They can be reached at 812-364-4649.

Thursday, December 2, 2010

Winter Wine Walk

Historic Downtown Corydon presents the Winter Wine Walk. Avoid the mall madness and sip and shop before the holiday crunch. The Winter Wine Walk will take place from 3 to 7 p.m. on Saturday, December 11 at varioius locations around the square in Historic Downtown Corydon.

Shops include:

Little Texas Consignment

Albin Jewelers

Cellar on the Square

Ariston's Book Sellers

Magdalena's Restaurant

Viola's Gallery

Abigail's Antiques

Colokial

White Cloud Window

House of Gems

Wineries Include:

Best Vineyards Winery

Huber Winery

Old Capitol Brew Club

Scout Mountain Winery

Indian Creek Winery

Turtle Run Winery

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Start your walk at any of the participating businesses. $10 entry fee for adults. Fee includes a souvenir glass, a free chance drawing ticket and free samples.