Fairland, Indiana History

  Sep. 2, 2026 - Unveiling: Pleasant View & London Historical Markers  First stop: Join us at 6 p.m. outside of the Pleasant View Baptist Church for the town of Pleasant View marker unveiling (12442 Southeastern Ave with parking lot in back past intersection of Oak & Mulberry St). Second stop: Drive to the London Cemetery (7412 N London Rd). The drive is 5 to 7.5 miles depending on your route; the Pleasant View bridge over the Interstate is closed. We will gather in the London cemetery about 6:30 p.m. for the town of London marker unveiling.  Thanks to Beaty Construction/C-Tech, the Blue River Community Foundation, the Pleasant View Baptist Church, and the Moral Township Trustee for supporting the work of the Fairland Historical Society in sharing local history. Even if you can't join us on Sep. 2, you may visit the historical markers at your convenience to enjoy local history in the community. Event information: https://sites.google.com/view/fairland-historic...

  THANK YOU to the Blue River Community Foundation and the Northwestern advisory committee for awarding the Fairland Historical Society a 2026-2027 Hometown Community grant!! We are VERY appreciative of your support as we work to share local history with the community. Be sure to visit our Website to see resources and upcoming events. YOUR individual support matters, too! Donations are accepted online to help us share local history. Gratefully, The Fairland Historical Society

  Tamara Hemmerlein Presents: Indiana Through the Mapmaker's Eye .  Join us on Aug. 17, 2026 at 6 p.m . to learn about how maps have been used through the years as documentation, tools, political images, and art. We'll take a look at some of the images from the past 300 years in the Indiana Historical Society's online collections.  Location: Moral Township Government Center, 8333 N Frontage Rd , Fairland, Indiana. This event is free and open to the public. Donation accepted. Thanks to the Blue River Community Foundation, Moral Township Trustee, and Indiana Historical Society for supporting local history! Learn more about local history from the Fairland Historical Society .

  The Fairland Historical Society 's Oral History Project is LIVE! Our volunteers are busy conducting interviews to document the local history of Fairland, Indiana, including Moral and Brandywine Townships in Shelby County. Thanks to our initial guests for sharing their stories with us!  LISTEN HERE . And, watch for more to be added. Like History? Visit our Website .

  Anne Hardwick with the Fairland Historical Society will lead free Fairland Walking Tours   at 6:30 and 7:30 p.m. on July 13, 2026.  Meet under the shelter at the Fairland Community Park, 209 Commercial St, Fairland to visit, enjoy some refreshments, and join one of the tours. Wear your walking shoes!  (This is an outdoor event; watch for updates in case of stormy weather.) Thanks to the Blue River Community Foundation and the Fairland Community Park  for supporting our events. Like History? Visit our Website . Listen to our Oral History Project .

  The Fairland Historical Society will have a tent at the Fairland Volunteer Fire Dept. Fish Fry on June 19 & 20. Our tent hours will be 5-6 p.m. on Friday & 11 a.m.-6 p.m. on Saturday. Stop by to discuss local history with us. For all of the Fish Fry events and hours, please click on the event link. Fish Fry details: https://www.facebook.com/share/1NdNBB7tKS/ Support the Fairland Volunteer Fire Department and enjoy great food, live music, a Car & Tractor Show, a Parade, a Blood Drive, & Raffle Drawings. FRIDAY, JUNE 19 5:00 PM — Food service begins (5-6 p.m. Fairland Historical Society Tent. Visit us!) 6:00 PM — Pressed in Black Live on Stage 9:00 PM — Food service ends SATURDAY, JUNE 20 8:00 AM — Joe Stucker Jr Memorial Car & Tractor Show opens. Entry $15. 11:00 AM — Food service begins (11 a.m.-6 p.m. Fairland Historical Society Tent. Visit us!) 11:00 AM — Blood drive opens (until 3:30 PM) 12:00 PM — Car & tractor show awards 2:00 PM — Community parade 6:...