Current projects of the Ferdinand Historical Society

Christkindlmarkt

We have a booth at the annual Christkindlmarkt, which we currently use as our only fundraiser and is manned by volunteer members. Here, we sell our ornaments, books, and town plats. (Click here for information about Ferdinand’s Christkindlmarkt.)

Wollenman Home Update

Occupying an entire city block in the heart of Ferdinand, Indiana, the Dr. Alois Wollenmann home stands as one of historic Dubois County’s most recognizable residential landmarks. The house received the highest rating (“outstanding”) in the Dubois County Historic Sites and Structures Inventory, and has been rated as “the sixth most important landmark building” in Dubois County. (Read more.)

2008 Essay Contest

The Ferdinand Historical Society holds an annual essay contest with the area junior/senior high school. In this contest, kids are encouraged to learn the history of people, places, and things of the area. Nearly 100 essays are submitted each year and are scored by a panel of judges. Authors’ names are not known till the actual winners are chosen. At that time winners are revealed and honored with a short banquet and are given monetary prizes. (Read more.)