Gene Stratton-Porter State Historic Site

Gene Stratton-Porter State Historic Site Visit the Cabin at Wildflower Woods to discover the life and legacy of author Gene Stratton-Porter.

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Happy Pollinator Week! Pollinators play an important role in keeping our environment healthy, and to help them do their ...
06/22/2026

Happy Pollinator Week! Pollinators play an important role in keeping our environment healthy, and to help them do their job, our gardens & grounds feature Indiana-native plants like obedient plant, butterfly milkweed, wild white indigo and black-eyed Susans.

Our pollinator gardens are made possible by Corteva Agriscience, sponsors of our Bee Welcoming to Indiana’s Pollinators program.

🌞Happy First Day of Summer!! 🌞Add a splash of summer color to your wardrobe by creating a beautiful bandana using colors...
06/20/2026

🌞Happy First Day of Summer!! 🌞

Add a splash of summer color to your wardrobe by creating a beautiful bandana using colors from Gene's gardens? Join Rachel as she teaches techniques to use the flowers in your own backyard to add a pop of color to your wardrobe.

Register here: https://www.indianamuseum.org/event/wearing-nature-series-ecoprinting/

Enjoy FREE guided tours on June 20 during our Juneteenth Saturday Celebration! Call 260-854-3790 to book your tour today...
06/17/2026

Enjoy FREE guided tours on June 20 during our Juneteenth Saturday Celebration! Call 260-854-3790 to book your tour today. >> https://bit.ly/3QMuAk2

This free admission day is supported by the Lacy Foundation.

Curiouser and curiouser. We’ve got growth but still no buds on this Wisteria Wednesday. Our foxglove beardstounge in our...
06/11/2026

Curiouser and curiouser. We’ve got growth but still no buds on this Wisteria Wednesday. Our foxglove beardstounge in our restoration near the garden shed is showing off and a-buzzz with bees. 🐝 We’ll update if we see blooms in the coming weeks but still not much.

With the heat these next few days, we are reminding visitors to be sure to take it easy when outside. Our visitors center is open from 10-5 with cool air and a drinking fountain.

If trees could talk, what would they tell us? Join us on Saturday morning at 10:00 am to learn about what Gene’s trees h...
06/04/2026

If trees could talk, what would they tell us? Join us on Saturday morning at 10:00 am to learn about what Gene’s trees have experienced, both in her life and our country’s history. We recommend pre-registration so we can reach out if the weather becomes an issue.

Tickets can be purchased here: indianamuseum.org/event/if-trees-could-talk/

Become an expert explorer in the great outdoors this summer at our Jr. Master Naturalist Camp July 20-24! >> https://bit...
06/04/2026

Become an expert explorer in the great outdoors this summer at our Jr. Master Naturalist Camp July 20-24! >> https://bit.ly/4daNtFZ

Naturalists-in-training ages 9-16 will dig into the worlds of zoology, geology, botany and more at this weeklong camp with the Merry Lea Environmental Learning Center of Goshen College. Register by July 12!

Welcome to an even GREENER  ! Our Japanese lilac is just coming into bloom so maybe *just maybe* in about two weeks, we’...
06/03/2026

Welcome to an even GREENER ! Our Japanese lilac is just coming into bloom so maybe *just maybe* in about two weeks, we’ll have blooms on our wisteria. You’ll see lots of new growth coming out the sides, indicating things are moving right along.

We are also seeing all kinds of visitors, even ones who are enjoying the slower speed of life at Gene’s.

05/27/2026

Wisteria Wednesday is looking good. We’ve had some beautiful weather up here and things are moving along- still no blooms but more leaves. This morning we were greeted with the calls of a catbird, Cardinal, cedar waxwing and even a blackbird amongst other feathered friends. Take a look at the arbor and enjoy the chorus from our morning visitors.

This Memorial Day, we remember the brave people who gave everything in service to our nation and their loved ones. May t...
05/25/2026

This Memorial Day, we remember the brave people who gave everything in service to our nation and their loved ones. May their legacies inspire us to live each day in gratitude.

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1205 Pleasant Point
Rome City, IN
46784

Opening Hours

Wednesday 10am - 5pm
Thursday 10am - 5pm
Friday 10am - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 5pm
Sunday 10am - 5pm

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(260) 854-3790

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