Feb 8, 2016 | Highlights in History
Two Degrees of Separation From Slavery By: David Heighway, Hamilton County Historian When studying Black history and particularly slavery in America, it’s usually thought of as something in the distant past. That’s why it’s shocking when you can see just how recent...
Feb 1, 2016 | Highlights in History
The Mystery of Noblesville’s First Settler: Pete Smith By: David Heighway, Hamilton County Historian In honor of Black History Month, I thought I would look at Noblesville’s African American past. One of the most important stories was Pete Smith and his...
Jan 25, 2016 | Highlights in History
Baseball in Noblesville and Hamilton County: 1868-1880 By: David Heighway, Hamilton County Historian In the coldest weather, it’s nice to think of spring-related activities such as baseball, and people in Noblesville have been doing that for quite some time. 1868 is...
Jan 20, 2016 | Highlights in History
Pioneer Kids- Crossing the County in 1824 By: David Heighway, Hamilton County Historian In the post about Haymond Clark, I mentioned that some of the books that he donated to the library were still in the collection. One of them is interesting for both its age and...
Jan 11, 2016 | Highlights in History
Mysteries in History By: David Heighway, Hamilton County Historian Snowy days are a good time to curl up in a mystery. But, while most people enjoy a good novel, historians like nothing better than to find out the real story behind some old oddity. Rather than a...
Jan 5, 2016 | Highlights in History
Noblesville and Hollywood: Trigger By: David Heighway, Hamilton County Historian Sometime the connection between Noblesville and Hollywood can be really oblique, but is interesting nevertheless. One connection has to do with horses – and one horse in particular. It...
