Events at Historical Museum

An Afternoon With Gracie Dinner Program
September 14, 2007

Take a peek into Gracie Allen’s living room as she and Blanche Morton, her neighbor of 12 years, converse on multiple topics. Style and content are reminiscent of the George Burns and Gracie Allen television show from the 1950s.

Charlotte Battin and B Watt Jorch portraying Blanche and Gracie, will tickle your funnybone and provide you with 40 minutes of nostalgia highlighting Gracie’s unique style of humor. Share a wonderful memory of days gone by with your group, club, organization, or with your family.

Charlotte started Charlotte Battin Productions in June of 2000. “I have performed all my life, but after starting a family, it was usually ‘on the side’ as I raised my children and worked at other jobs” stated Charlotte Battin. There are several programs in her repertoire including the I Love America program which she will be performing at the museum on November 9.

Charlotte and B Watt performed An Afternoon With Gracie at the Historical Society a couple of years ago. They had everyone laughing out loud and having a good time with the good-clean humor.

The cost of the dinner/program is $12.00 for members and $15.00 for nonmembers. Program only (starts at 7:15) $3.00 for members and $4.00 for nonmembers. Payment must be received by September 13.

Antique Appraisal
September 26, 2007, 7:00-9:00 p.m.

He’s back! After three years Robert Hill, certified appraiser, will be at the Ohio County Historical Museum on September 26, 2007, 7:00-9:00 p.m. to appraise your antiques. So now is the time to gather those treasures from your attic or basement. Mr. Hill will appraise your antique giving you a value and some historical information. Each antique will cost $5.00 and three antiques will cost $10.00.

The fund raising event for the Historical Society is for entertainment purposes. Please no jewelry. Refreshments will be served. If you are interested in a detailed evaluation of your antiques ask Mr. Hill for details.


The Ohio County Historical Museum (212 S. Walnut Street, Rising Sun, Indiana, 47040) is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and is located along the Ohio River Scenic By-way. Museum hours are 11-4 Monday-Saturday, 1:30-4:30 Sunday, and closed Wednesdays. Admission to the museum only is $2.50 for adults, $2.00 for senior citizens, $1.00 for high school students, and free for members and children 12 and under. For more information about the event or museum please call Bill Dichtl at (812) 438-4915.