Registration will be open until March 21
Indiana is home to 20 state historic sites and now is the time for you to "virtually" visit several of them as you run/walk the Hoosier state!  You will have the option of 3 different virtual historic routes to choose from.

**Event mileage will begin on March 1.  You can join in anytime after that date and make sure to complete miles by August 31 as a new challenge will begin on September 1!  

Make sure to join our Run Indiana Facebook group below as this is a great way to be interactive with others going on the same journey you are!
This event is brought to you by:
The Plaque Medal
The Shirt
Medal: 
The custom die-cast finisher plaque medal measures 4 in x 5 in. and will have a hook on the back to hang.

​How it works:
1.) You may begin your journey on March 1 and finish by August 31, 2021.  You are not required to start on any certain date.
2.) You will need to decide which route you will "virtually" take on the journey.  The 3 are listed below.  You will not be required to physically visit any of the sites or physically run on any of the 3 routes listed.  
3.) If you sign up for the medal only option, we will start shipping them the beginning of April.  We will start the shipping process for the shirt & medal option the middle of April if not before then.
4.) Make sure to join the Run Indiana Facebook Group to interact with others who are taking the tour!
**All participants track their own miles.  Google sheets are located below.

Cost: 
1.) Medal Only: $40 (Shipping Included)
2.) Medal & Shirt: $50 (Shipping Included)
*A processing fee will be added at checkout.

The "Virtual" routes

Route #1: "THE I-64"
1.) Historic New Harmony to Lincoln Boyhood Home is 65.8 Miles
2.) Lincoln to Monastery of the Immaculate Conception is 15.4 Miles
3.) Monastery to Corydon Capitol is 46.4 Miles
4.) Corydon to Culbertson Mansion is 21.3 Miles
TOTAL MILES = 148.9 MILES

Route #2: "THE SOUTH-CENTRAL"
1.) Lincoln Boyhood Home to Angel Mounds is 34.5 Miles
2.) Angel Mounds to Historic New Harmony is 34.7 Miles
3.) New Harmony to George Rogers Clark Memorial is 60.8 Miles
4.) George Rogers Clark to T.C. Steele is 89.4 Miles
5.) T.C. Steele to Benjamin Harrison Presidential Site is 61.6 Miles
TOTAL MILES = 281 MILES

Route #3: "THE LONG HAUL"
1.) Historic New Harmony to George Rogers Clark Memorial is 56.4 Miles
2.) George Rogers Clark to Ernie Pyle is 87.9 Miles
3.) Ernie Pyle to Benjamin Harrison is 77.8 Miles
4.) Benjamin Harrison to Wilbur Wright is 57.1 Miles
5.) Wilbur Wright to Levi & Catherine Coffin is 19.2 Miles
6.) Levi & Catherine Coffin to Limberlost is 44.7 Miles
7.) Limberlost to Gene Stratton-Porter is 72 Miles
TOTAL MILES = 415.1 MILES

If you would like to keep track of your miles to each site you visit virtually, open one of the sheet buttons below.  When opened, go to file and make a copy.  Once you do that you will be able to edit the document and keep track of your miles!
Route #1
Route #2 (Distance we are using is 281 Miles)
Route #3

The Historic Sites
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HISTORIC NEW HARMONY
The Harmony Society decided to establish the Utopian town of New Harmony in 1814. Harmonists, as they were known, originated from Germany and tried to reach Christian perfection in every aspect of their life. After the town was sold 11 years later, two businessmen wanted to turn New Harmony into a place where education and social equality would be paramount. Scientists, scholars, and more moved there in hopes of living in a Utopian society.  401 Arthur St. New Harmony
LINCOLN BOYHOOD NATL. MEMORIAL
“There I Grew Up…” Abraham Lincoln, the 16th President of the United States and one of the most influential people in American history, spent 14 of his formative childhood years in Indiana. The National Memorial offers a glimpse into the young pioneer life of the future president. A quaint hike through the woods will take you to the Cabin Site Memorial and the gravesite of Lincoln’s mother, Nancy Hanks Lincoln.  3027 E S St, Lincoln City, IN
ANGEL MOUNDS STATE HISTORIC SITE
The heritage at the Angel Mounds State Historic Site stretches back about 1,000 years. Around 1000 AD, a group of Native Americans began building a town along the Ohio River. The land was chosen because the river offered protection with the river on one side and a slough on the opposing side. The community built large platform mounds, defensive palisades, and numerous dwellings.
8215 Pollack Ave, Evansville, IN
MONASTERY OF THE IMMACULATE CONCEPTION 
The Monastery of Immaculate Conception was founded in 1867 and is home to one of the nation’s largest groups of Benedictine women. The one-of-a-kind 87 foot Romanesque dome makes the nickname “Castle on the Hill” fit perfectly. Grandeur design throughout the church is just one of the reasons it is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
802 E 10th St, Ferdinand, IN
GEORGE ROGERS CLARK MEMORIAL 
Colonel George Rogers Clark and his army captured the British Fort Sackville in 1779 in one of the greatest feats of the Revolutionary War. Aided by French residents, the capture of Fort Sackville allowed the United States claim to the frontier. The George Rogers Clark Clark National Historical Park is home to the largest national monument outside of Washington, D.C.
401 S 2nd St, Vincennes, IN
CORYDON CAPITOL STATE HISTORIC SITE
Here, you can relive Indiana’s transformation from a territorial outpost to a modern state. As Indiana’s first state capitol, Corydon is rich in history. A tour at the original state Capitol building which served as Indiana’s government center in the early 1800’s will take you back in time.
202 E Walnut St, Corydon, IN
ERNIE PYLE STATE HISTORIC SITE
T.C. STEELE STATE HISTORIC SITE
Ernie Pyle was born in Dana, IN in 1900. He worked as a journalist early in his career when WWII prompted him to become a war correspondent. Articles he penned described what it was like to be a solider and the struggles they faced. On site, you will find Ernie Pyle’s birthplace along with a museum that showcases his life as a journalist and writings during WWII.
120 Briarwood Ave, Dana, IN
American painter T.C. Steele moved to Brown County in 1907 with his wife to establish a home and studio.  The rolling hills, beautiful landscape, and unmatched nature inspired many of his noted artworks. A collection of Steele’s artwork are displayed in his home, which he referred to as the “House of the Singing Winds”. The nearly unchanged property boasts a beautiful garden and multiple hiking trails. 4220 T C Steele Rd, Nashville, IN
BENJAMIN HARRISON PRESIDENTIAL SITE
Benjamin Harrison, the 23rd President of the United States, is one of the most prestigious Hoosiers in history. He and his wife began construction of a 16-room Italianate style house in Indianapolis in 1868. The Harrison’s chose everything in the house, from the layout inside to the red brick on the exterior. The house served as a prominent campaign spot during his as his 1888 campaign and was his permanent home until his death in 1901.
1230 N Delaware St, Indianapolis, IN
CULBERTSON MANSION STATE HISTORIC SITE
After moving to Indiana in the middle of the 20th century, William Culbertsonbecame one of the richest and most philanthropic men in Indiana. His incredible 20,000-square foot mansion boasts hand-painted ceilings, a remarkable carved staircase, and other intricate masterworks. Guided tours at the mansion last about one hour while visitors are entrenched in Victorian culture.
914 E Main St, New Albany, IN
WILBUR WRIGHT BIRTHPLACE
Wilbur Wright, one-half of the famous Wright brothers, was born in a small farmhouse in eastern Henry County. Wilbur and his brother Orville designed, built and tested the world’s first successful airplane. The Wilbur Wright Birthplace & Museum honors his legacy and allows visors to learn more about the beginnings of aviation.
1525 N 750 E, Hagerstown, IN
LEVI & CATHERINE COFFIN STATE HISTORIC SITE
Levi and Catharine Coffin of Newport (now known as Fountain City) were two important abolitionist leaders that played a significant role in the Underground Railroad. As conductors, they helped more than 1,000 slaves reach freedom safely.
201 US-27, Fountain City, IN
LIMBERLOST STATE HISTORIC SITE
GENE STRATTON-PORTER STATE HISTORIC SITE
Gene Stratton-Porter fell in love with nature while growing up in Indiana. She and her family decided to build a large home near the Limberlost Swamp in 1887. While living in the “Limberlost Cabin”, Gene documented nature and eventually became a prominent fictional writer, at her peak reaching an estimated 50 million readers. Of her twelve novels, seven are dedicated to nature and eight were adapted into moving pictures.
200 6th St, Geneva, IN
After Gene Stratton-Porter was saddened by the draining of the Limberlost Swamp, she decided to build the “Cabin at Wildlife Woods” in 1914. With over 148 acres of prairies, gardens, woods, lakes, and wetlands, Gene fell in love with the property on Sylvan Lake. The Carriage House Visitor Center gives visitors the opportunity to learn all about nature topics like moths, wildflowers, woodpeckers, and more. 
1205 Pleasant Point, Rome City, IN
Source: VisitIndiana.com 
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