Rendezvous on the Reservation is being held on September 18th, 19th and 20th in 4400 N 800E in Montpelier, Indiana 47359.

This event is a living history encampment depicting the fur trade era in the Indiana wilderness spanning the years 1760-1840. This gathering of settlers, natives, traders and trappers will be held on the Blackford County ...

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The theme for the Heritage Festival is “Celebrating 250 Years of the U.S.A.”. It will be held Saturday and Sunday, September 26 and 27, from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. each day. Admission is free. Parking will be available close to the museum and at East Jay Elementary School. Golf carts will be provided to shuttle visitors back and forth from the ...

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There will NOT be a program meeting in August or September because of conflicts with the Tri-State Gas Engine and Tractor Show and the Heritage Festival. 

A piece of the “Big Blue Bridge” which was torn down and replaced about three years ago is on display. The bridge crosses State Highway 26 at the East edge of Portland.

A model of the 1916 Jay County Courthouse was built in 1996 by Portland resident Willard “Dutch” Miller. He spent over 300 hours and used 2745 pieces of wood to construct the ...

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The bright red “Only Jay in the USA” t-shirts have been selling well. An order for eight shirts was sent to California before Christmas. These shirts tell everyone that Jay County, which was named after the first Chief Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court, John Jay, is the only Jay County in the United States.

The shirts are available in crew or V-neck and ...

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