Aug 25, 2023 | Highlights in History, Indiana Room, Uncategorized
By David Heighway, Hamilton County Historian Hamilton County’s participation in the arts began fairly early, and part of that was due to a man named Robert Lindsey “Lins” Carlin (1832-1914). Carlin was born in Hamilton County, and while his first job was driving a...
Jun 13, 2023 | Highlights in History, Indiana Room, Staff Picks For Adults, Uncategorized
By David Heighway, Hamilton County Historian I have looked at Juneteenth from some different angles over the last couple of years, including Hamilton County’s connection to the holiday and the African American Civil War soldiers from Hamilton County. But, I...
May 25, 2023 | Highlights in History, Staff Picks For Adults, Uncategorized
By David Heighway, Hamilton County Historian A question that I get asked occasionally as Hamilton County Historian is, “Who is the county’s biggest celebrity?”. Obviously, this is very open to debate. It depends on how you define who is or was an A-list celebrity. We...
Apr 4, 2023 | Highlights in History, Indiana Room, Uncategorized
By David Heighway, Hamilton County Historian (originally published in Noblesville Magazine, a Towne Poste Network publication) While Hamilton County currently produces many quality authors, it has had a long history of literary endeavors. The list includes fiction and...
Mar 13, 2023 | Friends Announcements, Library News, Staff Picks For Adults, Uncategorized
The Hamilton East Public Library (HEPL) is excited to host our 2023 Local Author Fair, a free, open house-style event for all ages. The event will be held on Saturday, April 15 from 1:00 – 4:00 PM at the FORUM Events Center, 11313 USA Pkwy, Fishers, Indiana. Nearly 60...
