Current Exhibits

WJNZ and the History of Radio in Putnam County

Join us to explore the rich history of radio broadcasting in Greencastle, Indiana! Starting with the launch of WXTA-FM in 1966, this exhibit showcases the pioneering efforts of visionaries like Jinsie Bingham, the first woman in Indiana to own a commercial radio station. Under her leadership, the station became WJNZ-FM 94.3, transforming local media and paving the way for greater female representation in broadcasting.

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What Bugs Us! and Willis Blatchley

Willis Blatchley grew up in Groveland and became interested in insects while helping on his father’s truck produce farm. Ultimately, Blatchley became the Indiana State Naturalist, publishing numerous reports for the State, four manuals concerning classification of specific insects especially beetles, two autobiographies, and a number of contemplative nature-inspired books. Blatchley discovered many insects that had never been described. Several bear his name, such as this Handsome Fungus Beetle, stenotarsus blatchleyi.

This exhibit contains not only specimens collected by Blatchley more than 100 years ago courtesy of the Purdue Entomological Research Collection, but also the award-winning insect collections of Grace Aker and Justin Evans, an interactive photographic bug mosaic developed by John Garner in conjunction with local photographers, and Blatchley memorabilia loaned by the Blatchley Nature Study Club.

This exhibit is sponsored by Jedele Enterprises. Thank you!

Photo courtesy of Judy Gallagher - https://www.flickr.com/photos/52450054@N04/14350515631/, CC BY 2.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=55247372

What Bugs Us - Activities for Kids!

July 27, 11:00 All About Bees – Where Should I Live?

Children will:

Learn about different kinds of bees and what homes they are most comfortable in

Make their own mason bee home out of provided materials

Best for: children aged 6+

Cost: $5 per participant

August 17, 11:00 Seek and Find: Make your own Insect Viewer

Children will:

Create their own insect viewer out of provided materials