Programs

The Working Men’s Institute hosts a wide variety of adult and children's programs, lectures and workshops throughout the year.  The Friends of the WMI Lecture Series, children's story times, craft workshops and STEM activities are just a few of the diverse offerings that can be found at the Working Men’s Institute. Visit our calendar regularly to view our upcoming events.

Many of our past programs, including the Friends of the WMI Lecture Series are available for viewing.  Click here to view them in our Video Archives.

Board of Trustees Meeting

Board of Trustees Meeting

Monthly Board of Trustees Meeting

Thursday, June 19, 4:45 pm - 6:00 pm
Kiwanis Story Time

Kiwanis Story Time

Tracee Foley will be reading Pig the Rebel by Aaron Blabey. A complimentary copy of the book will be provided to each registered child. To register, please call 812-682-4806 or e-mail librarian@workingmensinstitute.org or director@workingmensinstitute.org

Thursday, June 26, 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
FWMI INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATION

FWMI INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATION

Andrew Wilson, a respected lifelong resident of New Harmony and the recipient of the 2025 Sagamore of the Wabash award, will be the keynote speaker for the Independence Day celebration.

 

Friday, July 4, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
WMI Membership Meeting

WMI Membership Meeting

Quarterly WMI Membership Meeting

Tuesday, July 15, 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Board of Trustees Meeting

Board of Trustees Meeting

Monthly Board of Trustees Meeting

Thursday, July 17, 4:45 pm - 6:00 pm
Board of Trustees Meeting

Board of Trustees Meeting

Monthly Board of Trustees Meeting

Thursday, August 21, 4:45 pm - 6:00 pm
Board of Trustees Meeting

Board of Trustees Meeting

Monthly Board of Trustees Meeting

Thursday, September 18, 4:45 pm - 6:00 pm
Board of Trustees Meeting

Board of Trustees Meeting

Monthly Board of Trustees Meeting

Thursday, October 16, 4:45 pm - 6:00 pm
WMI Membership Meeting

WMI Membership Meeting

Quarterly WMI Membership Meeting

Tuesday, October 21, 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
FWMI LECTURE SERIES-There is a Difference Between Living and Living Well
Friends of the Working Men’s Institute

FWMI LECTURE SERIES-There is a Difference Between Living and Living Well

Brandi Perry, Administrator of the Charles Ford Home Hospice in Harmony, and Amy Koch, Executive Director of the Charles Ford Home Retirement Communities and Hospice in New Harmony, will deliver the final FWMI lecture of the year 2025 on Wednesday, November 5, at 6:30 p.m. This presentation is free and accessible to the public.

 

Wednesday, November 5, 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Board of Trustees Meeting

Board of Trustees Meeting

Monthly Board of Trustees Meeting

Thursday, November 20, 4:45 pm - 6:00 pm
Board of Trustees Meeting

Board of Trustees Meeting

Monthly Board of Trustees Meeting

Thursday, December 18, 4:45 pm - 6:00 pm
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Community Events

While you can easily fill an entire day or even a weekend here at the Working Men’s Institute, there’s much more to do in idyllic New Harmony, Indiana.  Look here to see a calendar of upcoming events and learn more about other places to visit while you’re in town.

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