Working Men's Institute

The Friends of the New Harmony Working Men’s Institute – keeping a century-old tradition alive – are sponsoring a series of four lectures during 2012.  The lectures are held in the public room of the Working Men’s Institute, on the days and times given, and are open to the public and free of charge. The … 2012 Lecture Series Announced

James Penn Bennett James Penn Bennett lived in New Harmony.  A native of England, he was a teacher, member of the Working Men’s Institute and its librarian.  When the Civil War broke out, he joined the 25th Regiment Volunteers Infantry.  He served for three years and re-enlisted in 1864.  He served in Missouri and at … The Civil War Correspondence of James Penn Bennett

Leland Alfred Anderson Collection               Mr. Leland Alfred Anderson was born on May 12, 1899 on a farm near New Harmony in the area known variously as Winfield, Stillwell, Rapture and Bugtown.  He went first to the small one-room local schools, and then transferred to the New Harmony schools.  He was married to Marie … Leland Alfred Anderson Collection