Pulaski County has a new county historian. Appointments begin here in january.
New Pulaski County Historian Mary Conner is a docent at the Pulaski County Historical Society, where she has been a member since 1995, and has served on the board and committees.
Conner is a civilian reenactor representing the home front during WWII, and she has been working on family research for more than 25 years.
In 1997, her family’s farm was awarded the Hoosier Homestead Award. Conner also serves as a board member and fundraising co-chair for Special Olympics Pulaski County.
In addition, a number of other Indiana county historians have been reappointed to new three-year terms, beginning January 1, 2021. Those county historians include:
Miami County - Kreig Adkins
Starke County - Venita Cunningham
The Indiana Historical Society and the Indiana Historical Bureau thank all Indiana county historians for their service and dedication to local history.
In 1981, through an effort to improve the historical communication network in the state, the Indiana Historical Society and the Indiana Historical Bureau established the Indiana County Historian Program.
County historians serve as volunteers appointed by the Indiana Historical Society and Indiana Historical Bureau to promote local history in their counties, connect individuals and groups with history resources, promote collaboration between local history organizations and maintain connections with the Indiana Historical Society and Indiana Historical Bureau.
