Fairland, Indiana History

  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 .