IRVINGTON — The Irvington Historical Society is opening its home for the holidays once again with the much-anticipated Holiday Fair on Friday, Nov. 19 evening (5-9 p.m.) and Saturday Nov. 20 (10 a.m.-4 p.m.). The fair will be at the Bona Thompson Memorial Center, 5350 University Ave. This is a fundraiser for the Society, which seeks to preserve the history of Irvington and its residents.
Shoppers can select among 20 local artisans filling the space with handcrafted items, including jewelry, pottery, paper goods, ornaments, soaps, clothing, and much more. Several vendors will also offer vintage and collectible items. Local baker Cookie Corner will offer takeout items (there will not be a café offering eat-in foods this year).
The Irvington Historical Society will also have a selection of books available for purchase. Several local authors will be on hand to sign books about Irvington and Indiana. Featured authors include Charlotte Halsema Ottinger (Madge), Julie Young (The Burger Chef Murders in Indiana), Paul Diebold (Greater Irvington), Ginny Caldwell Hingst (Irreplaceable), William Gulde (Irvington in 1910), and Duane Nickell (Scientific Indiana).
The Irvington Historical Society’s headquarters is home year round to rotating exhibits of historical items and art exhibitions of local interest. They were recently awarded an Operating Support Grant from Indiana Humanities that help pay utilities on the historic Bona Thompson Memorial Center, which was once the library of Butler University. They also recently launched an upgraded Web site, irvingtonhistory.org, that allows visitors to purchase books online, see exhibits, and learn about upcoming events. The Bona Thompson is open to the public Saturdays and Sundays from 1-4 p.m.
