2024 Bicentennial Photo gallery
Below you’ll see a a gallery of images highlighting events, celebrations and activities commemorating our Bicentennial year. Click on the images to expand.
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The Bicentennial Steering Committee at a planning meeting.
Former Hendricks County Sheriff Brett Clark and wife Karie Clark walk in the 2023 North Salem Old Fashion Days Parade
Bicentennial Steering Committee members Rick Smith, Eric Hessel and Heather Thompson getting ready for the 2023 Quaker Day Parade
John Johansson, designer of the Bicentennial logo
Hendricks County Bicentennial logo
Display case celebrating the county's history at the Hendricks County 4-H Fairgrounds
Students from Cascade Middle School who created and produced a video celebrating the county's history
Danville Christian Church received endorsement for its Lenten Lunches, which celebrated the church's history
Table inside the Danville Christian Church during the Lenten Lunches
Logo for the Washington Township Bicentennial Bash, the first endorsed event
Bicentennial wood project created by 12-year-old Karl Nantz
Sarah Ferguson with the step-and-repeat sign that can be used as a back drop or selfie station during Bicentennial events
Bicentennial yard signs are available for free upon request to help get the word out about the 2024 celebration
Hendricks County Bicentennial Kickoff Event at the Lizton Lodge, March 14, 2024
Stage for the Bicentennial Kickoff Event
Sports memorabilia display at Kickoff Event
White glove historic picture experience at the Kickoff event
Miss Indiana USA Haley Begay and Anne Englehardt
Hendricks County Bicentennial Steering Committee Co-Chair Pat Baldwin speaks at the Kickoff event
Visitors watch Bicentennial Kickoff video
Danville native Levi Riggs performs at Kickoff event
The Bicentennial Steering Committee with the Board of Commissioners' proclamation of the Bicentennial, April 9, 2024
Hendricks County Antique Tractors and Machinery Association Bicentennial Themed Parade Float
Bicentennial Fun at the Parks Foundation of Hendricks County's Summer Fun Run Kickoff
Bicentennial themed cookies at the Parks Foundation of Hendricks County's Summer Fun Run Kickoff
A sweet Bicentennial treat at the Parks Foundation of Hendricks County's Summer Fun Run Kickoff
The Hendricks County Garden Club maintains three gardens at the I-70 West, Plainfield, Rest Stop. A Blue Star Memorial Garden, a Plant-it Pink Garden, and a pollinator pocket at the flagpole. We have added the Hendricks County Bicentennial signs to all three gardens.
The Hendricks County Garden Club maintains three gardens at the I-70 West, Plainfield, Rest Stop. A Blue Star Memorial Garden, a Plant-it Pink Garden, and a pollinator pocket at the flagpole. We have added the Hendricks County Bicentennial signs to all three gardens.
Alpha Theta Epsilon members Millie Stumpff, Bonnie Mitchell, Viola Hughes, and Phyllis Myers wish Hendricks County a WONDERFUL 200th Birthday! Alpha Theta Epsilon is Central Normal College’s longest running local sorority. It started in 1913 as The Maids and is still meeting here in Danville.
Donna Watson and grandson Jordan Watson celebrate the Bicentennial Bingo Games at the 2024 Amo Fish Fry
500 Festival Princess, Amanda Fulcher, poses in front of the Bicentennial "Let's Go Racing!" display of Hendricks County racing history at the Fairgrounds
Bicentennial Co-Chair, Eric Hessel, helps judge the Ribs and Sauce Competition at the 2024 RibFest
Dena Travelsted made and served free Bicentennial themed cake at the 2024 Amo Fish Fry
Families pose in front of the Bicentennial step-and-repeat at the 2024 RibFest
Hendricks Symphony Orchestra's Star Spangled Spectacular
Hendricks Symphony Orchestra's Star Spangled Spectacular
200th Birthday Celebration at the Hendricks County 4-H Fair
200th Birthday Celebration at the Hendricks County 4-H Fair
Cupcakes to celebrate the county's 200th Birthday at the Hendricks County 4-H Fair
200th Birthday Celebration at the Hendricks County 4-H Fair
Hendricks County Antique Tractor & Machinery Association float celebrating the Bicentennial
200th Birthday Celebration at the Hendricks County 4-H Fair
4-H Fair Bicentennial Project by Chase Doub, Floraculture
4-H Fair Bicentennial Project by Colt Stanley, Cake Decorating
4-H Fair Bicentennial Project by Elizabeth Hunt, Our Environment (napkins - recycled)
4-H Fair Bicentennial Project by Graci O'Neal, Create Your Own Thing
4-H Fair Bicentennial Project by Logan Parsons, Crops (history of Adrian Parsons, farmer pioneer of commercial soybeans in Indiana)
4-H Fair Bicentennial Project by Raelea Emsweller, Create Your Own Thing (Bicentennial chess set)
4-H Fair Bicentennial Project by Sadie Henry, Our Environment (recycling - represents six generations of farmers)
4-H Fair Bicentennial Project by Dane Emsweller, Collections (historical coin collection)
4-H Fair Bicentennial Project by Samuel Dunkel, Arts and Crafts: Construction/Architecture (LEGO Bicentennial cake)
4-H Fair Bicentennial Project by Memphis Johnson, Gift Wrapping
4H Bicentennial Project By Archie McMichael, Arts and Crafts: Construction/Arch (Replica of Hendricks County Airport)
4H Bicentennial Project By Bailey Stanley, : Photography: Black and white photographs of Hendricks County
4H Bicentennial Project By Brady Bauersock, historical maps with an historical map of Indiana
4H Bicentennial Project By Chase Doub, Collections: Antique knives
4H Bicentennial Project By Madison Alberts, Arts and Crafts: Ceramic of an old church
4H Bicentennial Project By Meredith Wray, Fine Arts
4H Bicentennial Project By Alexander Johnson Edgar, Create Your Own Thing
4H Bicentennial Project By Cole Smith, Arts and Crafts: Construction/Arch Replica
4H Bicentennial Project By Graci O’Neal, Cake Decorating
4H Bicentennial Project By Lauren Beck, Cake Decorating
Hendricks County Symphony's Star Spangled Spectacular
Hendricks County Symphony's Star Spangled Spectacular
Fashion Through the Ages, all Hendricks County high schools' cords
Avon Koinonia's patriotic, Bicentennial mats for the homeless
Fashion Through the Ages, wedding dresses
Fashion Through the Ages, wedding dresses
Fashion Through the Ages, wedding dresses
Fashion Through the Ages, wedding dresses
Fashion Through the Ages, wedding dresses
Fashion Through the Ages, wedding dresses
Fashion Through the Ages, wedding dresses
Fashion Through the Ages, wedding dresses
Fashion Through the Ages, wedding dresses
HCATMA, Bicentennial Float at the Indiana State Fair
HCATMA, Bicentennial Float at the Indiana State Fair
Bicentennial History Hike with Brownsburg Parks Naturalist, Riley Kuhns; hikers reflected on the two centuries filled with growth, community, and rich history.
Amo Interurban Depot Museum
Amo Interurban Depot Museum
Amo Interurban Depot Museum
Amo Interurban Depot Museum
Amo Interurban Depot Museum T-shirt
Amo Interurban Depot Museum
Amo Interurban Depot Museum
Revolutionary War Marker erected on the Hendricks County Courthouse Square and unveiled on Nov. 10, 2024, by Wa-Pe-Ke-Way Chapter, NSDAR in commemoration of their 100th anniversary and Hendricks County 200th Bicentennial
Indiana Sons of the American Revolution Color Guard at Revolutionary War Marker Dedication ceremony hosted by Wa-Pe-Ke-Way Chapter, NSDAR on Nov. 10, 2024.
Kevin Schultz, Sons of the American Revolution Indiana State Secretary, at Wa-Pe-Ke-Way Chapter, NSDAR Revolutionary War Patriot Marker Dedication Ceremony
Program of Revolutionary War Marker Dedication commemorating Wa-Pe-Ke-Way Chapter, NSDAR 100th anniversary and 200th Bicentennial of Hendricks County.
Christmas through the years event at the Hendricks County Musuem
Cover of the Hendricks County updated History Book