TABLE of CONTENTS Welcome to muncie

Introduction to Muncie Welcome! On behalf of the citizens of Muncie, , 2 A message from Executive Director, we are excited that you want to visit our community. Jim Mansfield. (Population, weather, Whether you are a first time or frequent visitor, we are important phone numbers found on confident that you will find there is more to see and do in page 69) Muncie than ever before.

This year, we are celebrating the 150th anniversary of Attractions/Shopping Muncie as an incorporated city – our Sesquicentennial. 4 Museums, art galleries, We commenced our celebration with a proclamation on entertainment, theaters, unique the anniversary date of our incorporation (February 2nd). shopping, flea markets and bargain hunting. Programs, activities and events that reflect upon our rich and diverse history as a community will take place throughout the year. We invite you to celebrate with us! 24 Arts & Entertainment, Sculputre & I’m sure this visitor’s guide will provide you with beneficial outdoor art, Sports & recreation, information and assist you in understanding why Muncie the village and history is such a great community.

Dennis Tyler Sports & Recreation Mayor of Muncie 32 Golf, bowling, trails, parks, swimming, canoeing, and racing. We are delighted that you have chosen Muncie to visit as your next destination! The Muncie/Delaware County community prides itself in greeting our visitors with our genuine Hoosier Hospitality. We are happy that you are Lodging visiting in 2015, a year in which Muncie is celebrating its 40 Bed and breakfasts, hotels, and Sesquicentennial. We hope you will join one of our many camping. 150-year celebrations being conducted throughout the year.

During your visit, you will find we have numerous lodging Meeting Venues and dining facilities to fit every size pocketbook. We 48 Meet up at these places. are proud of the many outstanding attractions you are sure to want to visit during your stay. Delaware County can boast of many famous brand retail stores as well as several unique shopping experiences. The cultural and recreational opportunities abound and await your trip to Local Dining & Night Life Muncie/Delaware County. We are confident your visit will 52 Where the locals eat and play. be a memorable and enjoyable experience.

Around the County 62 Albany, Selma, Yorktown, Daleville Jim Mansfield, Executive Director Muncie/Delaware County Convention & Visitors Bureau

3700 S. Madison St., Muncie, IN 47302 In the Area 765-284-2700 | 800-568-6862 visitmuncie.org 66 (surrounding counties) Blackford, Henry, Jay, Madison and Be sure to visit the Muncie and Delaware Randolph counties County Community Calendar! munciecalendar.com 2 History

Following the American Revolution, the was created in 1783. From this territory, the boundaries of states were portioned off and recreated into their own territories. The was created in 1800, named for the plethora of Native American cultures present in the land. Roughly, “Indiana” meant “land of the Indians.”

Delaware County was formed in 1827. It was named for the Delaware, a Native American people who then still inhabited the area. The Delaware were moved to new lands west of the Mississippi River in the 1840s. David Conner was the first white settler, arriving in the early 1810s.

Muncie itself was formed in 1865 as a largely agricultural settlement comprised of pioneers and other early settlers.

The first discovery of natural gas in Indiana occurred in 1876 in the town of Eaton. A company was drilling in search of coal, and when they had reaching a depth of six- hundred feet, there was a loud noise and foul smelling fumes began coming from the well. After a brief investigation, it was decided they had breached the ceiling of Hell, and the hole was quickly filled in. In 1884, when natural gas was discovered in nearby , people recalled the incident. They returned to the spot and opened Indiana’s first natural gas well. The gas was so abundant and strong that when the well was lit, the flames could be seen from Muncie. The and western portion of west central Ohio became known as the Trenton Gas Field.

The Trenton Gas Field brought an increase of business to Muncie, including the Glass Manufacturing Company, which moved its base of operations from Buffalo, New York, to Muncie in 1887. The Gas Boom and the Ball Brothers were instrumental in the growth of Muncie through industry and burgeoning commercialism. The population of Muncie quadrupled in twenty years following the Gas Boom, from a little over five thousand in 1880 to over twenty thousand citizens in 1900.

As Muncie celebrates its sesquicentennial we encourage you to learn more about our rich history. Below are some informative sites to visit. If you are without access to the internet please contact our office for printed information from these sources. 800-568- 6862

History of Muncie www.cityofmuncie.com City of Muncie Historic Timeline www.cityofmuncie.com Muncie Historic Preservation and Rehabilitation Commission www.cityofmuncie.com Historic Muncie www.historicmuncie.org History of the Appeal to the Great Spirit Sculpture www.visitmuncie.org Stories and Legends: Historic Preservation In Muncie, Indiana vimeo.com/40431447 A Legacy Etched in Glass: The Ball Brothers in Muncie vimeo.com/96710414 Delaware County Historical Society www.delawarecountyhistory.org Academy of Model Aeronautics 4

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Minnetrista ATTRACTIONS

ARTS & CULTURE

UNIQUE SHOPPING

FLEA MARKETS & BARGAIN HUNTING

SOUVENIRS

ENTERTAINMENT

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Delaware County Historical Society’s ATTRACTIONS Heritage Library Academy of Model Aeronautics National Model Extensive collection of genealogical materials, histories and artifacts. Aviation Museum and National Flying Site 120 E. Washington St., Muncie, IN The largest collection of model aircraft 765-282-1550 (call for hours) in the . National and delawarecountyhistory.org International model flight competitions. 5151 E. Memorial, Muncie, IN E.B. and Bertha C. Ball Home 765-287-1256 The center provides stimulating intellectual opportunities modelaircraft.org for all persons in the Ball State University and East Central Indiana communities through programs that are presented in Bearcat Memorabilia Room At Historic an informal learning environment. Muncie Fieldhouse 400 W. Minnetrista Blvd., Muncie, IN Downtown Muncie 765-285-8975 765-282-0632 (tour by appointment) bsu.edu/ebball Charles W. Brown Planetarium at Historic Wysor Street Depot Ball State University Built in 1901. Restored in 2004. It is now used as Cardinal Greenway headquarters and houses a gift shop, historical Open October - April memorabilia, programs and events. Cooper Science Building, 700 E. Wysor St., Muncie, IN Ball State University, Warwick Rd., Muncie, IN 765-287-0399 765-285-8860 (for group reservations) cardinalgreenways.org at Ball State University Visitors can enjoy a quiet respite from the hustle and bustle Minnetrista Discover engaging exhibits, interactive workshops, theatre by walking in winding pathways through forest, prairie and experiences, educational opportunities, signature events, wetland demonstration areas. This 17-acre wooded area expansive gardens and trails, the Ball Family Legacy, and located on the Ball State University Campus is home to much more at Minnetrista. A new experience awaits you two greenhouses including the renowned Wheeler Orchid and your family with each Minnetrista visit! Collection. 1200 N. Minnetrista Pkwy., Muncie, IN Cooper Science Building, Ball State University, 765-282-4848 Warwick Rd., Muncie, IN minnetrista.net 765-285-2641 bsu.edu/fseec Moore-Youse Home Museum David Owsley Museum of Art It is the oldest standing structure in downtown Muncie, built in approximately 1849. Owned by four generations at Ball State University of the same family from 1864 to 1982. Contains original Discover one of Indiana’s best art museums! The David Moore family furnishings. Owsley Museum of Art has an outstanding collection 122 E. Washington, Muncie, IN representing cultures from around the world from the 765-285-8871 (call for hours) past 5,000 years. delawarecountyhistory.org Charles W. Brown Planetarium Riverside & Warwick, Muncie, IN 765-285-5242 bsu.edu/artmuseum

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Muncie Children’s Museum 111 Arts Gallery The MCM was designed to be fun, raise questions, 111 E. Main St., Muncie, IN provoke interest and stimulate curiosity in an educational 765-282-8342 and innovative environment. 515 S. High St., Muncie, IN The Artist Within 765-286-1660 The Artist Within is a paint your own pottery studio and munciechildrensmuseum.com more. Artwork by local artists is on exhibit and for sale. Whether you are painting pottery, choosing a perfect Muncie Public Library handcrafted gift or simply stopping in to catch the current The main collection covers local history and genealogy. gallery exhibit, visiting the Artist Within is a great way to Hours: M, T, Th 9:00a.m. to 6:00p.m. spend time enjoying Downtown Muncie. Carnegie Library 313 S. Walnut, Muncie, IN 301 E. Jackson St., Muncie, IN 765-289-7895 765-747-8208 theartistwithininc.com Connection Corner 1824 E. Centennial Ave., Muncie, IN Cornerstone Center for the Arts Phone 765-747-8216 The Cornerstone Arts Program offers classes, workshops, Kennedy Library and private lessons in a variety of areas including, dance, 1700 W. McGalliard Rd., Muncie, IN visual arts, music, theatre, fitness, martial arts, and more! 765-741-9727 520 E. Main St., Muncie, IN Maring-Hunt Library 765-281-9503 2005 S. High St., Muncie, IN cornerstonearts.org 765-747-8200 munciepubliclibrary.org Gallery 308 Established in December 2000, Gallery 308 is Muncie’s Oakhurst Gardens At Ball State University only all volunteer not-for-profit art gallery. Our mission is to Experience the wonderment of Oakhurst Gardens, located provide exhibition space for artists and encourage innovative along the banks of the White River. Oakhurst includes six work while serving as a cultural and educational resource acres of gardens and the renovated 1895 home of George for our community. Visit us at 308 E Main Street or and Frances Ball and their daughter, Elisabeth. Oakhurst gallery308.org Gardens is open year-round. 308 E. Main, Muncie, IN 600 West Minnetrista Pkwy., Muncie, IN 765-289-8575 765-282-4848 gallery308.org minnetrista.net Gordy Fine Art & Framing Rinard Orchid Greenhouse At Ball State University Fine art gallery and framing studio specializing in Indiana The Rinard Orchid Greenhouse is the largest university- Artisan hand-carved, gilded frames. Monthly exhibits of based orchid collections in the United States. The diverse regional artists featuring landscape oil paintings, watercolors, display includes approximately 1,900 plants, with over 300 prints and pottery with First Thursday openings. genera, 1,000 species and 700 hybrid orchids and poison 224 E. Main, Muncie, IN arrow frogs, displayed in a tropical environment. 765-284-8422 University Ave., Ball State University, Muncie, IN gordyframing.com 765-285-2641 Rings to Christy Woods Minnetrista Discover engaging exhibits, interactive workshops, theatre experiences, educational opportunities, signature events, ART & CULTURE - DOWNTOWN MUNCIE expansive gardens and trails, the Ball family Legacy, and Downtown Muncie boasts a vibrant art district, complete much more at Minnetrista. A new experience awaits you and with a variety of galleries, monthly First Thursday art your family with each Minnetrista visit! openings, demonstrations, classes, and educational talks. 1200 N. Minnetrista Pkwy., Muncie, IN The annual ArtsWalk, on the first Thursday in October, 765-282-4848 adds select groups from Ball State University for music, minnetrista.net dance and fine art demonstrations and performances. Free to the public, these family friendly events include light refreshments and free parking.

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Muncie Ballet David Owsley Museum of Art For over 18 years Muncie Ballet has been creating memories at Ball State University and magical moments for children. When a child performs Discover one of Indiana’s best art museums! The David for an audience they can imagine, dream and discover their Owsley Museum of Art has an outstanding collection talents. representing cultures from around the world from the 1801 W. Kilgore, Muncie, IN past 5,000 years. 765-292-1480 2021 W. Riverside, Muncie, IN muncieballet.org 765-285-5242 Rose Court bsu.edu/artmuseum Built in 1926 the historic Rose Court is a unique building IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital’s Gallery Mall in Muncie. A different artist is featured each month in the A rotating exhibit sponsored by Ball memorial Hospital. center atrium. Mediums include: Oils, watercolors, All art is for sale and pricing inquiries can be directed to photography and mixed media. the BMH Auxiliary Gift Shop or David Dale Designs. 125 E. Charles St., Muncie, IN Ball Memorial Hospital 765-760-1050 2401 W. University, Muncie, IN Vera Mae’s Bistro & Ballaird Hall 765-284-4987 A virtual feast for the senses. Enjoy fine food, wine and Jeanette Taylor’s Gallery of Artists spirits while surrounded by works from local artists. Gallery displays and sells paintings by Hillcroft 207 & 209 S. Walnut clients and VSA student artists. Muncie, IN 4105 N. Walnut, Muncie, IN 765-747-4941 hillcroft.org ART & CULTURE OF DELAWARE COUNTY Marilyn K. Glick Center for Glass At Ball State University Atrium Gallery at Ball State University State-of-the-art facility, named for Marilyn K. Glick, one of Showcases the work of BSU Dept. of Art student, Indiana’s most influential arts supporters and an avid glass faculty and visiting artists. art collector. The facility features 9,254 square feet, front Art and Journalism Bldg. lobby with glass viewing windows to view glass artists at Ball State University Campus work, hot and cold shop, and warm shop. Visitors and Muncie, IN group tours welcome. 765-285-5838 Ball State University campus, 2500 W. University Ave. bsu.edu/art/atrium Muncie, IN 765-285-6620 Beach Pottery Beach Pottery Studio features handmade stoneware, Patrick Gallery functional pottery made by local potter, Sue Beach. Check Studio and showroom for paintings by Alan Patrick. Visitors website for hours and upcoming shows. welcome. Call for hours. suebeachpottery.com 5809 E. Pottery Rd., Muncie, IN 765-282-7848 Brian Blair Studios alanpatrick.com 1911 N. Granville Ave., Muncie, IN 800-264-8386 Ryden Arts brianblairstudios.com The private residence and studio-gallery of sculptor Kenneth G. Ryden is open by appointment to perspective clients. Yorktown, IN 765-759-0163 Tonne Winery Local art displayed and sold. 101 W. Royerton Rd., Muncie, IN 765-896-9821 tonnewinery.com visitmuncie.org | 800.568.6862 ATTRACTIONS & SHoPPING 8

Jack’s Camera Shop UNIQUE SHOPPING Jack’s Camera Shop, opened in 1948, is proud to serve the Muncie community by providing “Everything you need for the Alter Ego Comics perfect image.” Stocking cameras, lighting, backgrounds, 111 E. Adams St., Muncie, IN used equipment, frames and in-house photo lab we have a 765-282-5297 knowledgeable, friendly staff. Visit us at 300 E Main Street or jackscamera.com Atomic Comics, Games and Music 300 E. Main St., Muncie, IN 120 N. Mulberry, Muncie, IN 765-282-0204 765-288-1500 jackscamera.com BA Little Bit of Texas The Mailroom 3301 N. Everbrook Ln., Muncie, IN One of a kind gifts. 765-212-2270 4801 N. Wheeling, Muncie, IN 765-254-0000 Benson’s Motorcycles Harley-Davidson motorcycles, apparel and gift items. Muncie Mall 6410 W. McGalliard Rd., Muncie, IN For a simply great day of shopping and fun, visit Muncie 765-288-1817 Mall! Anchored by Elder-Beerman, JCPenney, Macy’s and Sears, Muncie Mall features more than 70 additional Cotton Candy Quilt Shop stores.3501 N. Granville Ave., Muncie, IN Cotton Candy Quilt Shoppe carries quality quilting supplies 765-282-2121 for quilters and craft sewers. We have some cool-tools for shopmunciemall.com quilters that can’t be found in the big box stores. Muncie Pottery 5001 N. Wheeling Ave., Muncie, IN Martin Price 765-254-1584 Downtown Muncie The downtown arts district provides a variety of one-of-a kind locally made gifts. Also, shop at numerous locally owned retail venues such as flower shops, clothing, bike shop and more. 120 W. Charles St., Muncie, IN 765-282-7897 downtownmuncie.org Ed’s Glass and More Factory Outlet We have trailers that arrive at our location practically every day bringing overstocked, discontinued, returned and seconds of merchandise. We have thousands of different Pottery items in our inventory, and its constantly changing. Open to any buyers whether you are a wholesaler looking for Delaware County has a rich history of potters great resale items or a consumer who is looking for great and pottery, dating back to the early days of Ball prices on a wide selections. 25-50% off retail. Buses always Corporation. Potters were needed in the production welcome. of huge vessels in which the glass ingredients were 1300 S. Batavia, Muncie, IN melted. In their spare time, the story goes, the men 765-282-7046 made home-sized pottery. Fast-forward to 2015, and Delaware County still has a healthy number glassmore.com of working potters. Many of them grace our local galleries with their pieces, including Kim Anderson, Sue Beach, Carol Burt, Shonet Lambert Martin, Alan Patrick, John Peterson, Martin Price and Kyle Rees.

1892-1942 Gill Clay Pot Company 1919-1939 Muncie Pottery Company

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Muncie Music Center Caldwell Antique Mall & Flea Market Your destination for all things musical! We carry guitars, drum Caldwell Antique Mall & Flea Market is Muncie’s newest kits, band instruments and print music for beginners to pros. establishment with over 19,000 square feet of sales floor We offer private study for all instruments and quality repairs and 60+ vendors selling a wide variety of merchandise. at competitive prices. Stop by and see us today! 5600 N. Wheeling Ave., Muncie, IN 600 S. Mulberry 765-289-5555 Downtown, Muncie, IN 765-284-4481 Claypool Flea Market munciemusic.com 108 S. Claypool Rd., Muncie, IN 765-896-9131 The Orchard Shop at Minnetrista Minnetrista is your destination for local artisan creations and finely-crafted art, jewelry, gifts, and distinctive finds! Located in the heart of Muncie, The Center & Orchard Shops at Minnetrista offers a generous selection of charming goods and exquisite home décor. 311 W. Saint Joseph St., Muncie, IN 765-282-4848 minnetrista.net Refresh Design Studio Unique ‘refreshed’ furniture and home décor. Offering new, used and repurposed items. Stop by and take a look! 312 E. Main St., Muncie, IN 765-765-288-1444 refreshmuncie.com Toys Forever Models & Hobbies Toys Forever Models & Hobbies is East Central Indiana’s premier destination for model & hobby supplies. 300 S. Walnut St., Muncie, IN Ball 765-288-6505 Five brothers founded Ball in 1880 with a $200 toysforeverhobbies.com loan from their Uncle George. In the beginning, they made wood-jacketed tin cans for products like paint Yarn Stories and kerosene, but soon expanded their offerings Every skein has a story, just waiting to be told! Muncie’s to glass- and tin-jacketed containers. In 1884, the local yarn shop offering yarn, needles, notions. classes and brothers began making glass home-canning jars, the fellowships. sit and stitch with us awhile. product that established Ball as a household name. 119 E. Charles St., Muncie, IN The brothers-Edmund, Frank, George, Lucius and 765-744-5867 William-moved the company from Buffalo, New York to Muncie, Indiana, in 1887 to take advantage of FLEA MARKETS AND BARGAIN HUNTING abundant natural gas reserves essential to making glass. Attic Window Ball grew rapidly in the ensuing decade and has been Gently used home décor, clothing and more. in more than 45 businesses since its founding. Ball 400 W. Memorial, Muncie, IN no longer manufactures the ubiquitous canning jars, 765-282-0997 x5 but have expanded and grown into a worldwide metal 3400 N. Broadway, Muncie, IN packaging company that makes billions of recyclable 765-213-6231 metal containers, and a unique aerospace business that designs one-of-a-kind solutions to answer Bargain Box scientific and technical challenges. They currently 607 E. Charles St., Muncie, IN manufacture on four continents. 765-288-3835 Source: ball.com visitmuncie.org | 800.568.6862 ATTRACTIONS & SHoPPING 10

Great American Market Be Here Now A large two-story building with capacity of 200 booths. Be Here Now is operated solely by a volunteer Live entertainment on weekends. Food courts. Inside staff of artists and musicians and strives to be one and outside vending. Offering antiques, leather goods, of the most unique and intimate music venues in collectibles and much more. the Midwest. Be Here Now has a 400+ person 9200 S. Traders Village Way capacity, impressive outdoor beer garden & patio SR 67 S. at I-69, Daleville, IN and chooses to serve primarily local and regional 765-378-1933 microbrews. 505 N. Dill St., Muncie, IN Meow & Mutt Market beherenowmusic.com Sale of donated household and clothing items benefit the Animal Rescue Fund of Delaware County. Ball State Athletics - 7600 W. Kilgore, Yorktown, IN The have 19 Division I athletic 765-759-8370 teams that provide family-friendly entertainment for the Muncie community. Information on all sports can Off Broadway Antique Mall be found at www.ballstatesports.com and tickets for Wide selection of quality antiques and coins. football, and volleyball can be purchased by calling 888-BSU-TICKET. 2404 N. MLK Dr., Muncie, IN Ball State University 765-747-5000 1699 W. Bethel Ave., Muncie, IN 765-285-8708 Old 67 Antique Mall ballstatesports.com Sun. – Sat. 10am-5pm 601 W. Fuson Rd., Muncie, IN Cornerstone Center for the Arts 765-288-6702 The Cornerstone Arts Program offers classes, workshops, and private lessons in a variety of areas Old Riley School Flea Market including, dance, visual arts, music, theatre, fitness, 1901 N. Walnut St., Muncie, IN martial arts, and more! 765-896-8878 520 E. Main St., Muncie, IN 765-281-9503 The Treasure Thrift Store cornerstonearts.org 401 E. Main St., Muncie, IN 765-288-0601 Cornfed Derby Dames Muncie’s premiere all women flat track Twice as Nice Resale Shop at YWCA league! The season runs April through November We sell high quality, reasonably priced gently used items and all home bouts are held at Gibson Skating such as clothes, toys, jewelry, and household items. Arena. Public appearances, fundraisers, and special Our store is staffed by volunteers from Tri Kappa. events are held throughout the year. 310 E. Charles, Muncie, IN cornfed.com 765-284-3345 Delaware County Fairgrounds St. Vincent DePaul Thrift Shop Everyone looks forward to the county fair. However, 920 E. Charles St., Muncie, IN this is also the host of many concerts, flea markets, 765-282-2842 and arts & crafts shows. 1210 N. Wheeling Ave., Muncie, IN 765-288-1854 ENTERTAINMENT delawarecountyfair.net America’s Hometown Band Downtown Muncie The America’s Hometown Band has a heritage of being the Arts district and a variety of festivals, entertainment civic band of Muncie dating back to 1904 and is the oldest and activities throughout the year. continuous performing musical organization. Offices: 120 W. Charles St., Muncie, IN 765-289-2041 765-282-7897 amhometownband.org downtownmuncie.org

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Emens Auditorium Ball State University University Theatre Musicals, plays & variety of entertainment. The departments production season is ethnically and 1800 W. Riverside,Muncie, IN culturally diverse, stylistically varied, technologically 877-99-EMENS enhance and guided by the university’s strategic plan. bsu.edu/emens Ball State University, Muncie, IN 765-285-8749 The Living Room bsu.edu/theatre Downtown meeting and banquet venue, where we work with you to achieve your goals. Valhalla 130 W. Jackson St., Muncie, IN Live music and comedy 765-282-8012 215 S. Walnut, Muncie, IN Thelivingroommuncie.com 765-287-0173 Minnetrista Minnetrista is the place for your family, Exhibitions and family MOVIE THEATERS activities provide unique experiences. Check our calendar for our outdoor concert schedule. There’s always something AMC ShowPlace 7 new at Minnetrista! 3401 W. Community Dr., Muncie, IN 1200 N. Minnetrista Pkwy., Muncie, IN 765-288-5650 765-282-4848 minnetrista.net AMC ShowPlace 12 Behind Muncie Mall Muncie Civic Theatre 860 E. Princeton, Muncie, IN Musicals, plays and variety of entertainment. MCT is a 765-282-1791 volunteer organization that has been producing live theatre for Muncie and East Central Indiana for 78 years. “We’re changing lives through theatre”. 216 E. Main St, Muncie, IN 765-288-PLAY munciecivic.org Muncie Symphony Orchestra Muncie Symphony Orchestra (MSO) is a professional orchestra that employs professional musicians from the tri-state area and was originated in 1947, MSO all-year round calendar includes classical subscription concerts, chamber events, educational outreach programs and community concerts. Visit MSO website for more information. Ball State University, Muncie, IN 765-285-5531 munciesymphony.org School of Music Presenting over 300 concerts, recitals, master classes and lectures throughout the year. Ball State University, Muncie, IN 765-285-5842 bsu.edu/music

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Muncie Children’s Museum explore

Garden Fair

create Festival on the Green the on Festival imagine learn

515 S. High St., Downtown Muncie

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INDIANA ARTISAN Indiana Artisan identifies, recognizes and promotes excep- tional works of art and food created by Hoosier artists. It is an official, state-sanctioned designation for work of the highest caliber, with applications reviewed annually. Different panelists are engaged in each of the two annual reviews, and art panelists include artists, collectors, gallery owners

and managers, folklorists, museum curators and directors, Ann Johnson art educators, retailers, and others with an appreciation of fine art and craft.

One criterion of particular importance is the work’s relation- ship to the Hoosier State. The work of successful applicants

is “juried in” to Indiana Artisan, meaning it becomes part of Brian Gordy the Indiana Artisan brand and the artist may take advantage of the organization’s business development opportunities. Currently the work of 296 Artisans in 63 Indiana counties is part of the brand, and Delaware County is home to nine Indi- ana Artisans. Since the organization’s launch in 2008, more than 1,400 applications have been reviewed, with fewer than 20 percent successfully “jurying in.” Tonne Winery

Indiana Artisan is an economic development organization that leverages the work of the state’s exceptional art and food artisans, helping them expand their businesses and, in turn, supporting the economies of their communities. In Alan Patrick addition, the organization works with 10 “artisan trails,” en- compassing 44 Indiana counties, including Delaware County, which is part of the Indiana Glass Trail.

The work of the Indiana Artisans comes together twice annually – at the Indiana Artisan Holiday Marketplace in No- vember and the Artisan Marketplace in March. To learn more about Indiana Artisan visit www.IndianaArtisan.org.

Delaware County is in the top ten counties from which the Carol Burt greatest number of Indiana Artisans hail.

Carol Burt – pottery Jan McCune David Calvin – woodwork Ben Gordy – frames Brian Gordy – watercolors Ann Johnson – wearable garments Jan McCune – pendants, bracelets, earrings Alan Patrick – oil paintings Lethay Pegues – handcrafted barbecue sauces David Calvin Larry Simmons - Tonne Winery

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INDIANA GLASS TRAIL Delaware County embraces the Indiana Glass Trail. The trail is a showcase for talented Hoosier artisans and glass blowers that create magic with glass. The trail connects communities in which the tradition and history of glass and glass artisans can be experienced first hand. There are studios, galleries and museums as well as festivals and workshops included in the trail.

Fans of glass artisans, glass blowers, jar collectors, history enthusiasts and more will find something of interest in Delaware County relating to glass.

Finding additional glass artists along the Indiana Glass Trail can be done by visiting www.indianaglasstrail.com. Glass artists and shops that carry their work can easily be found. You’re on your way to discovering the best Indiana has to offer on the Indiana Glass Trail!

MINNETRISTA In 1887, the Ball family moved its glass manufacturing business from Buffalo, New York to Muncie. Ball Brothers Glass Company became one of America’s best known manufacturers of canning jars.

The Ball family purchased most of the land along the north bank of White River between Wheeling and Granville pikes in 1893. The name chosen by the family for the property was taken from a Sioux word, “mna” (pronounced mini) which means “water,” and combined with the English word, “tryst,” to form “Minnetrista,” or, “a gathering place by the water.”

The origin of Minnetrista dates back to 1978, when Margaret Ball Petty wrote to her cousin Edmund F. Ball, suggesting that the Ball Brothers Foundation provide a museum in which to exhibit fine art.

Learn more at www.minnetrista.net

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 Oh, no. The you inside that thirsts for expression. Here, your spirited laugh is welcomed, and pretense subsides. Your CORNERSTONE PR Center for the Arts foot is invited to tap without reservation,

520CORNERSTONE E. Mainstreet Muncie IN 47305 www.cornerstonearts.org Center765.281.9503 for the Arts and if it wishes, erupt into dance. This is 520 E Main Street, Muncie, IN 47305 a place to witness love’s vow, or proclaim it. It’s where childlike wonder is kindled, Ed.5 stoked, and celebrated. Stories are told.

ESS Life is enriched. Moments are precious. Voices are found.

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YOUR Salon Hours Monday-Friday 9:00 am-8:00 pm Saturday 9:00 am-5:00 pm • Bridal packages available (765) 286-8332 • Formal makeup • Manicures & pedicures Our salon staff has over 20 years experience working with beautiful • Eyelash extensions brides-to-be and making their day as • Bridal style & practice session special as they are.

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• Biking • Walking • Running • Horseback riding • Handicap accessible 765-287-0399 Offices, bike rental, gift shop and Wysor Street Depot 700 E. Wysor St., Muncie, Indiana 47305 cardinalgreenways.org

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Come To The Bloss th In September, 1862, Union soldiers camped near 39 Annual Frederick, Maryland. During their stay, Private Barton Old Washington Street Festival Mitchell and Sergeant John Bloss found several cigars East of downtown Muncie in the 500 Block wrapped in paper. The paper was an order detailing the movement of the Army of Northern Virginia under General of Washington Street in the Robert E. Lee. It went up the chain of command until Emily Kimbrough Historic District it reached General George McClellan, who reportedly exclaimed, “Now I know what to do! Here is a paper with which, if I cannot whip Bobby Lee, I will be willing to go September 19 & 20, 2015 home.”

Arts & Crafts, Food, Entertainment Now, here is the connection to Muncie. After the war, John Bloss, who was a graduate of Hanover College, Historic Home Tours 12 to 5 both days was superintendent of Muncie schools for a while. He Historic Home Tour tickets $5.00 with this coupon later became President of Oregon Agricultural College (now Oregon State University). After he retired, he and Festival Hours his family moved to a farm near Muncie. He is buried in Saturday 11 to 8 pm Beech Grove Cemetery. Sunday 11 to 5 pm Source: Minnetrista Heritage Collection and Oregon State University Libraries

www.oldwashingtonstreetfestival.org Hosted by the East Central Neighborhood Association

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FOR THE YOUNG

MUNCIE, INDIANA DOWNTOWNMUNCIE.ORG

& THE YOUNG AT HEART

visitmuncie.org | 800.568.6862 Cornerstone History (Former Masonic Temple)

This Gothic Revival building is the third Masonic Temple for the Masons in Muncie. Construction on the building began in 1920 and finished in 1926 at a cost of approximately $1 million. Prominent local architect Cuno Kibele was commissioned for the project. In addition, nationally recognized artist Gustav S. Brand created twenty-two murals for the interior spaces.

The six stories are divided into three levels, each a double story. The first level contains a banquet hall and auditorium, which were intended for use of the community. The second and third levels were reserved for the various Masonic lodges. Throughout the nearly 75 years of this buildings use, most of the original character defining exterior and interior features remain unaltered.

The foundation for the Masonic Temple was poured in 1921, but plans were stopped and revised with the donation of $150,000 from the Ball brothers for the incorporation of a public auditorium in the building. Frank C. Ball, in his memoirs, stated that the brothers had discussed upon several occasions providing an auditorium for Muncie where entertainments of a high order could be found. With the construction of the new temple, they felt that they had found a good organization to oversee such a facility.

The beautiful building has since been placed on the National Register of Historic Places and is now home to Cornerstone Center for the Arts and welcomes 90,000 visitors through its door annually. Presently, the arts programming has over 1,000 students enrolled annually. Cornerstone has made efforts to reach individuals of all races, ages, cultures and socio-economic levels through arts programming, family-friendly special events and by serving as landlord to other local groups, mostly arts- related organizations.

To read the full history of this building and to learn more about Cornerstone Center for the Arts visit www.cornerstonearts.org.

IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital

In the late 1800s, the five Ball brothers from Buffalo, NY moved their business to Muncie. The eldest of the brothers, Edmond B. Ball, had a keen interest in improving the quality of health care in Muncie, and when he died in 1925, his will established that Ball Brothers Foundation and provided the funding for a modern, public hospital.

Because it was to be a teaching hospital, primarily for training nurses, locating it across from the local college was a logical choice. Ground was broken in 1927 and the main structure was completed and opened in August of 1929.

The hospital has grown in size and complexity to meet the needs of the community. By the 1970s it had become a regional referral center for East Central Indiana. The North Tower opened in 1979 and in 2009 the South Tower and John W. Fisher Heart Center opened. Today the original structure is gone and replaced with modern facilities in order to provide the best in healthcare services to the communities they serve.

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ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

SCULPUTRE & OUTDOOR ART

SPORTS & RECREATION

THE VILLAGE

HISTORY

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Rinard Orchid Greenhouse ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT The largest university-based orchid collection in the United States. The diverse display includes approximately 1,900 Atrium Gallery plants, with over 300 genera, 1,000 species and 700 hybrid Showcases the work of BSU Department of Art students, orchids and poison arrow frogs, displayed in a tropical faculty and visiting artists. environment. Art and Journalism Bldg, McKinley Ave., Muncie, IN University Ave., Muncie, IN 765-285-5838 765-285-2641 bsu.edu/art/atrium SCULPTURE AND OUTDOOR ART Charles W. Brown Planetarium A sky theater that can simulate the night sky at any place on Ball State University campus is home to numerous fountains, Earth, at any time of year. Offering free community programs, indoor and outdoor sculptures and art. For a complete listing group and school programs. The planetarium is currently please visit online at visitmuncie.org/art. undergoing a major upgrade (but remains open) and will be the largest planetarium in the state and the 10th largest in Emens Auditorium the country. Scheduled to be complete in August 2014. Celebrating their 50th Anniversary Season! Open October – April 1800 W. Riverside Ave., Muncie, IN Cooper Science Building, Riverside Ave., Muncie, IN 877-99-EMENS 765-285-8871 bsu.edu/emens Visit their web site for information on FREE public programs and events! School of Music Presenting over 250 concerts, recitals, master classes bsu.edu and search “planetarium” and lectures throughout the year. Christy Woods 765-285-5842 Visitors can enjoy a quiet respite from the hustle and bustle bsu.edu/music by walking in winding pathways through forest, prairie and wetland demonstration areas. This 17-acre wooded area University Theatre The departments production season is ethnically and located on campus is home to two greenhouses including culturally diverse, stylistically varied, technologically the renowned Wheeler Orchid Collection enhanced and guided by the university’s strategic plan. Cooper Science Building, Riverside Ave., Muncie, IN Next to on McKinley Ave. 765-285-2641 765-285-8749 bsu.edu/fseec bsu.edu/theatre David Owsley Museum of Art at Ball State University SPORTS AND RECREATION Discover one of Indiana’s best art museums. The David The Ball State Cardinal have 19 Division 1 athletic teams Owsley Museum of Art has an outstanding collection that provide family-friendly entertainment for the Muncie representing cultures from around the world from the past community. 5,000 years. 888-BSU-TICKET 2021 W. Riverside Ave. at Warwick Rd., Muncie, IN www.ballstatesports.com 765-285-5242 bsu.edu/artmuseum Worthen Arena 1699 W. Bethel Ave., Muncie, IN Marilyn K. Glick Center for Glass 765-285-8708 State-of-the-art facility, named for Marilyn K. Glick, one of ballstatesports.com Indiana’s most influential arts supporters and an avid glass art collector. The facility features 9, 254 square feet, front Recreation Center & Outdoor Pursuits lobby with glass viewing windows to view glass artists at Award winning fitness and recreation center, classes and work, hot and cold shop, and warm shop. Visitors and competitions. Equipment rental for biking, kayaking, hiking, group tours welcome fun yard games and much more! Many services are available 2500 W. University Ave., Muncie, IN to the public, call for details. 765-285-6620 1700 Neely Ave., Muncie, IN 765-285-1753 bsu.edu/recreation visitmuncie.org | 800.568.6862 BALL STATE 26

Pittenger Student Center Hotel Greek’s Pizzeria Conveniently located on campus, offering 24 rooms and one 1600 W. University Ave., Muncie, IN suite, free parking, wireless internet and cable TV. Additional 765-284-4900 amenities include the Student Center Tally food court. 2000 University Ave., Muncie, IN Insomnia Cookies 765-285-1555 1622 W. University Ave., Muncie, IN bsu.edu/studentcenter/hotel 877-632-6654 Ball State University Bookstore Jimmy John’s The place to get your BSU fan wear! 506 N. Martin St., Muncie, IN Art & Journalism Bldg. 765-751-0000 1101 N. McKinley Ave., Muncie, IN 765-285-8080 Pita Pit bsu.bncollege.com 509 N. Martin Suite 5 765-288-7748 THE VILLAGE Scotty’s Brewhouse 1700 W. University Ave., Muncie, IN Art Mart 765-747-5151 409 N. Martin Suite 2, Muncie, IN 765-284-2919 White Rabbit Books 1605 W. University Ave., Muncie, IN Be Here Now 765-282-6007 Be Here Now is operated solely by a volunteer staff of artists and musicians and strives to be one of the most unique and Wild Side Smoke Shop intimate music venues in the Midwest. Be Here Now has 1618 W. University Ave., Muncie, IN a 400+ person capacity, impressive outdoor beer garden 765-284-3323 & patio and chooses to serve primarily local and regional microbrews. 505 N. Dill St., Muncie, IN beherenowmusic.com Brothers Bar & Grill 1601 W. University Ave., Muncie, IN 765-287-8297 China Express 1805 W. University Ave., Muncie, IN 765-286-5298 The Chug 409 N. Martin St., Muncie, IN Cleo’s 1625 W. University Ave., Muncie, IN 765-216-6384 The Cup 1606 W. University Ave., Muncie, IN 765-216-7790 Dill Street Bar & Grill 421 N. Dill St., Muncie, IN 765-288-3630 D-luxe Bar & Grill Scotty’s Brewhouse 1606 W. University Ave., Muncie, IN 765-289-3589 Muncie Visitors Guide 27 BALL STATE

HISTORY Ball State’s tradition of innovation and entrepreneurship is rooted in the late 19th century, when Muncie business leaders envisioned a local college to help boost the city’s development. Among the visionaries were Frank C. Ball and his brothers, young New York industrialists who moved to Muncie looking to expand their glass container business. A small, private teacher training school opened in 1899.

After the community’s efforts to sustain the college failed, the Ball brothers purchased the land and buildings of the defunct institution and donated them to the State of Indiana. This gift became the Indiana State Normal School Eastern Division, which opened in 1918 to meet Indiana’s need for more and better teachers.

In recognition of the Ball family’s generosity, the changed the school’s name to Ball Teachers College in 1922 and then Ball State Teachers College in 1929. The winged statue Beneficence stands on the campus as a tribute to the family. This and other landmarks from Ball State’s early years are featured in our historical walking tour of the Old Quadrangle.

Growing a University By the 1960s, the regional teachers college had begun to attract faculty from outside the Midwest, and students sought majors in areas such as business, architecture, and other emerging disciplines. Enrollment and funding surged with national trends, and new facilities and degree offerings were added.

In 1965, the Indiana General Assembly renamed the college Ball State University, acknowledging its phenomenal growth in enrollment and facilities, the variety and quality of its educational programs and services, and the anticipation of the broader role it would play in the state’s future.

Building the Future Today, Ball State’s entrepreneurial spirit continues to shine through numerous expansions and additions of degree offerings, technological resources, immersive learning opportunities, community outreach projects, and state-of- the-art facilities. These investments are preparing bright students to take advantage of current and emerging job opportunities, meet society’s most pressing needs, and serve the communities in which they will live and work. Learn more about our vision and mission and our current strategic plan.

Read more at www.bsu.edu

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Muncie Visitors Guide There’s a lot to see and do at Ball State!

David Owsley Dr. Joe and Alice Rinard Orchid Museum of Art Greenhouse featuring the Ball State bsu.edu/artmuseum Wheeler-Thanhauser Orchid Collection bsu.edu/orchids

Charles W. Brown Planetarium bsu.edu/planetarium

Emens Auditorium The Marilyn K. Glick Center for Glass bsu.edu/emens bsu.edu/art/glickcenter

Come experience our more than 300 student, faculty, and visiting artist performances. bsu.edu/music

BALL STATE UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MUSIC

visitmuncie.org | 800.568.6862 MUNCIE’S GATEWAY TO THE WORLD OF ART 2021 W. Riverside Ave Muncie, Indiana 47306 bsu.edu/artmuseum Free Admission

The E. B. and Bertha C. Ball Center 400 Minnetrista Boulevard Muncie, IN 47306

• Non-credit classes • Community forums • Book and author programs • Magna cum Murder Crime Writing Festival

For More Information (765) 285-8975 [email protected] www.bsu.edu/ebball

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Sports & Recreation

GOLF

BOWLING

TRAILS

PARKS

SWIMMING

SKATING/SKATE-BOARDING

RECREATION

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5 Tool The Arsenal LLC 5 Tool Academy is Delaware County’s premiere and 115 S. Walnut St., Muncie, IN softball indoor training facility. 765-702-9188 9000 W. Smith Rd., Yorktown, IN munciecrossfit.com 765-759-9310 5tool.net YMCA At the Y, we nurture kids’ potential through sports, child America Multi-Sport care and exploration; we help people live healthier and fuller We provide communities and individuals with extraordinary lives through fitness, nutrition education, friendships and health & wellness events and services focused on Christian programs; and we support our neighbors by giving back in practices providing opportunities to improve spirit, mind ways that strengthen community. and body through “Life Changing Finish Lines.” A staff of 500 S. Mulberry, Muncie, IN many seasoned athletes leading 175 extremely motivated 765-281-YMCA volunteer race team captains in 7 Indiana cities: Muncie, muncieymca.org Selma, Noblesville, Yorktown, New Castle, Lawrence, and Richmond with many more communities to come. We’ll YWCA help you finish your first 5k Walk to your first MudMan, 310 E. Charles, Muncie, IN Mini Marathon or even a Triathlon/Duathlon; we are across 765-284-3345 America and right here at home to get you and your family muncieywca.org there. 400 E. Jackson St., Muncie, IN GOLF americamultisport.com Ball State Athletics - Worthen Arena Albany Golf Club The Ball State Cardinals have 19 Division I athletic teams 18 holes, par 71 that provide family-friendly entertainment for the Muncie 10 minutes north of Muncie on Highway 67 community. Information on all sports can be found at 1100 E. Golf Course Dr., Albany, IN www.ballstatesports.com and tickets for football, basketball 765-789-4366 and volleyball can be purchased by calling 888-BSU-TICKET. albanygolfclub.com Worthen Arena, Muncie, IN 888-BSU-TICKET Cardinal Hills ballstatesports.com Cardinal Hills Golf Course is an 18-hole public golf course located 10 minutes East of Muncie. Cardinal Hills is family BSU Recreation Center & Outdoor Pursuits friendly and offers the most affordable rates in the area. Award winning fitness and recreation center, classes and Call (765) 288-2731 to book your tee time! competitions. Equipment rental for biking, kayaking, hiking, 18 holes—par 71 fun yard games and much more! many services are available 6,351 yards to the public, call for details. Slope/rating 125/70.2 1700 Neely Ave., Muncie, IN 3900 S. Whitney Rd., Selma, IN 765-285-1753 765-288-2731 bsu.edu/recreation cardinalhills.com Muncie SportsPlex Crestview 5 Softball diamonds and 11 soccer fields Looking for a quality course, affordable prices, and an 700 N. Country Club Rd., Muncie, IN enjoyable atmosphere? Keep Reading. Hit the driving 765-284-2700 range or take a PGA lesson before playing our 18 hole munciesportsplex.net Championship or 9 hole Executive courses, and don’t miss our fully stocked golf shop. Munciana Volleyball Club 18/9—par 71/29 200 S. CR 600 W., Yorktown, IN 6,168/373 yards 765-744-9012 Slope/rating 120/69.5 munciana.com 3325 S. Walnut St., Muncie, IN 765-289-6952 crestviewgolf.net

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Delaware County Country Club Liberty Bowl Private, club members only. 1115 S. Liberty, Muncie, IN Country Club Road, Muncie, IN 765-288-1858 765-288-0238 delawarecc.com Munsee Lanes 601 E. 26th St., Muncie, IN Elks Country Club & Lodge #245 765-282-5911 Golf, restaurant & banquet room. 18 holes—par 71 TRAILS 6,384 yards 909 N. CR 500 W., Muncie, IN 765-759-7779 Cardinal Greenway muncieelks245.com Paved trails. Wheelchair accessible. Horse trail in rural areas.Cardinal Greenway is a 62-mile rail-to-trail spanning Lakeview 5 counties from Richmond through Muncie to Marion. 18 holes—par 72 The paved asphalt trail is free, open dawn to dusk and 6,400 yards welcomes walkers, runners, cyclists, rollerbladers and is Slope/rating 117/68/8 ADA-accessible. The Historic Wysor Street Depot is the site 18921 N. CR 150 E., Muncie, IN of Greenway headquarters. 765-396-9010 700 E. Wysor St., Muncie, IN 765-287-0399 Maplewood cardinalgreenways.org 18 holes—par 72 6,205 yards Slope/rating 115/68.5 4261 E. CR 700 S., Muncie, IN 765-284-8007 3325 S. Walnut St. maplewoodgolfmuncie.com Muncie, IN 47302 MD’s Golf Academy 765-289-6952 Indoor and outdoor driving range and lessons. Crestviewgolf.net 3022 W. Cornbread Rd., Muncie, IN 765-289-4637 The Player’s Club 18 holes, 6,198 yards Slope/Rating 133/73.5 · 18 hole championship course 6610 W. River Rd., Yorktown, IN · 9 hole executive course 765-759-8536 theplayersclubgolf.com · Large practice area · Full stock golf shop BOWLING · PGA golf lessons · Tournament facilities Cardinal Lanes Call for hours L.A. Pittenger Student Center 2000 University Ave., Muncie, IN 765-285-1943 Mulligan’s is known for its famous hand breaded Clancy’s Village Bowl tenderloin, but the clubhouse also serves breakfast, 4805 N. Wheeling Ave., Muncie, IN 765-289-4161 lunch, and dinner 7 days a week. clancysvillagebowl.com

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White River Greenway Prairie Creek Reservoir White River Greenway is a six-mile paved asphalt trail Camping, cabin rental, swimming, pontoon rental, ATV, following the river through Muncie’s city center. It resides horse trails & more. Southeast Delaware County on city-owned land, but is managed by Cardinal Greenway, 7801 S. CR 560 E., Selma, IN Inc. It is free, open dawn to dusk, and welcomes walkers, 765-747-4776 runners, cyclists, rollerbladers and is ADA-accessible. cityofmuncie.com 700 E. Wysor St., Muncie, IN 765-287-0399 Westside Park cardinalgreenways.org Playground, softball diamond, basketball court, and picnic shelters. Parking for White River Greenway Cardinal Equestrian Trail West River Rd. & Tillotson, Muncie, IN The Cardinal Equestrian Trail is an earthen horse and 765-747-4858 hiking trail paralleling the Cardinal Greenway. It begins cityofmuncie.com at the Medford Trailhead (550 South) just off SR 35, connects to the Prairie Creek horse trail, and continues SWIMMING toward Richmond. 765-287-0399 cardinalgreenways.org Prairie Creek Reservoir Beach Southeast Delaware County Prairie Creek Reservoir Equestrian Trail 7801 S. CR 560 E., Selma, IN Trail head located on County Road 475 East on the West 765-747-4776 side of Prairie Creek Reservoir. Earthen trails connecting to cityofmuncie.com Cardinal Equestrian Trail. Primitive restrooms, hitching rails, picnic tables and camping. Haul in your/horses own drinking Tuhey Pool water. Tuhey Pool is the city’s premier park attraction due to its 765-747-4776 50 meter swimming pool and central location. It’s walking distance to downtown and Ball State University. It’s situated adjacent to 3.5 miles of paved trails along White River and 1 PARKS mile from Cardinal Greenway with its 50 miles of paved trails. White River Blvd & N. Wheeling Ave., Muncie, IN Heekin Park 765-747-4734 Rental cabins, tennis, softball and playground. tuheypool.com Memorial Dr. & Madison, Muncie, IN 765-747-4858 SKATING/SKATEBOARDING cityofmuncie.com Mansfield Park Gibson Skating Rink Fishing, reception hall, gazebo, playground, picnic 2610 S. Mock Ave., Muncie, IN shelter, shuffle board, horse shoe pits and more. 765-282-2971 Parking for Cardinal Greenway. South side of Muncie off 26th St. Muncie Skate Park 2801 S. Eaton Ave., Muncie, IN Indiana’s largest indoor skate park for BMX bikes, 765-288-3818 skateboards and inline skates. Visit muncieskatepark.com for timings and session prices. McCulloch Park 5450 N. Wheeling Ave., Muncie, IN Softball diamond, soapbox derby, playground, rental cabin, 765-216-6781 picnic shelters, basketball court disc golf course and more. muncieskatepark.com Parking for White River Greenway. N. Dr. MLK Jr. Dr. and Centennial, Muncie, IN 765-747-4858 cityofmuncie.com

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MINIATURE GOLF

Lyndenbrook Falls Miniature Golf. Seasonal. 3575 N. Briarwood Ln., Muncie, IN 765-284-3764 RECREATION

Canoe Trips by Canoe Country White River canoeing, kayaking & tubing. 7109 S. River Rd., Daleville, IN 765-378-7358 888-378-7358 canoeindiana.com The Muncie Dragway Escapades Family Fun Center The Muncie Dragway was honored to be named the Your destination for family fun! Come play on our three- NHRA Division 3 track of the year in 2014! Muncie story indoor play maze! Climb through the tunnels and Dragway reined supreme over tracks from Illinois, tubes, splash into the ball pit, & fly down the slides! Then, Michigan, Ohio and Indiana. Be sure to visit their win some prizes while you’re checking out our indoor arcade online schedule and set a date to experience the with over 20 different games! great racing at Muncie Dragway! munciedragway.com 4241 W. Williamsburg, Muncie, IN 765-289-1000 escapadesfamilyfun.com Muncie Dragway Family fun an eighth mile at a time! SR 67 N., Muncie, IN 765-789-6831 Office 765-789-8470 Track munciedragway.com WORK OUT HERE Prairie Creek Reservoir Camping, swimming, pontoon rental, cabin rental, ATV, EVERYONE horse trails, sailing club & more. The second largest city park in the U.S.! Southeast Delaware County GETS STRONGER 7801 S. CR 560 E., Selma, IN 765-747-4776 AWAY & Guest Passes cityofmuncie.com Riverside Canoe Outfitters • Aquatics 7109 S. River Rd., Daleville, IN • Tennis 765-378-1388 • Cardio whiterivercanoeing.com • Free Weights • Running Track Special Boat Service • More! Seasonal Aug. – Oct. Call for reservation. 7221 Gregory Rd., Albany, IN YMCA OF MUNCIE 765-789-8457 www.muncieymca.org indianaoutfitters.com/sbs 765-281-YMCA

Muncie Visitors Guide Freddy It was August 9, 1953 and there was a record crown in Akron, Ohio for the All-American Soap Box Derby. Freddy Mohler, a 14 year old, from Muncie, Indiana had traveled to the derby in hopes of winning and he did just that.

He was about to run in the final heat for the championship that day but didn’t even realize it. He thought there was still one more heat to go. To his surprise he won the world championship!

Soap Box Derby racing was quite popular in 1953 and Freddy became an instant icon. He took a victory ride in the first Corvette ever made, he appeared on two television shows and received a hero’s welcome home where the mayor of Muncie presented him with a key to the city and the governor of Indiana visited his home.

“All the dreams I’ve ever had have come true,” he said in 1988. “I have the derby to thank for that.”

Freddy passed away at age 75 in 2014.

Photo Courtesy Akron Beacon Journal Kemp Machine Works

Kemp Machine Works (later known as B-K Machine), founded 1905, was a mainstay for machine services for local industries and for automotive applications and was in business for 100 years in Muncie. They began the business about the same time that inventors began putting noisy gasoline engines in new-fangled automobiles. Originally located on South Liberty Street it later moved to 1215 South Franklin Street.

In addition to general machining jobs Kemp was working on designing and building engines for aircraft about six years after the Wright Brother’s historic 1903 flight. One motor by Kemp is displayed at the Smithsonian Institute and the Oregon State Museum. By the end of WWI Kemp slowed production of aircraft engines.

The Muncie Aero Club was formed in 1912 and George Kemp served as president. Kemp had been interested in airplanes since the early flights in 1903 and he even knew Orville Wright. Much like the automobile, airplanes came from carriage and blacksmith shops and have grown into the great industry we know today. The Aero club tested small planes which only rose 5 to 6 feet off the ground on a small field at the intersection of Country Club Road and Highway 32.

In 1918 Muncie seen the first real airplane flight ever over the city. In 1925 the South Hackley Street Airport was dedicated. This land is now a residential area. Then in September of 1932 the Muncie Airport was dedicated.

Want to learn more about aviation history? Visit Muncie’s Model Aviation Museum where you can learn how model planes were used to experiment about flight long before the first flying plane was built.

Sources: The Muncie Evening Press, Ball State University Archives and Special Collections

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Racing Wednesday: Open 5:00pm. Time trials 5:30pm. Racing 8:00pm. Friday: Open 6:00pm. Racing 6:30pm. Saturday: Open noon. Time trials 3pm. Racing 6:00pm. Special Events: Open early, check schedule or call 765-789-8470 Sunday: Open 8:00am. Time trials 10:00am. Racing 1:00pm.

Admission Regular admission thru spectator gate is $10 adults, 11 and under FREE Special events may be higher. Check web site for FREE sponsor nights!

Parking All spectator parking is FREE on the west side of the track.

NIGHT OF FIRE NOSTALGIA NATIONALS August 1 October 3

Rain date August 2 Rain date October 4 CARPET 8 PLUS COLOR TILE Food and souvenirs on grounds. Just a few minutes north of Muncie on Highway 67

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Best Western Muncie BED & BREAKFAST 3011 W. Bethel Ave., Muncie, IN 765-282-0600 Grandview River House 800-528-1234 Grandview River House is an exceptional location for meetings and special events. Situated on the tranquil White Cardinal Inn & Suites River, the entire facility is available for weddings, corporate 3302 N. Everbrook Ln., Muncie, IN meetings, extended stays and events. The wonderfully 765-216-1675 appointed and spacious modern executive quality home has marvelous river views and a beautifully landscaped Comfort Inn Micro/fridges in all rooms, free wifi, indoor pool, and fitness patio overlooking the river. If you are looking for peaceful center. Furnished kitchenettes available. seclusion – you’ve found it. Grandview River House is 3400 N. Marleon, Muncie, IN located on 50 acres of grounds and rolling farmland 765-587-0294 including a 2 acre fishing lake – yet close to the amenities comfortinn.com/hotel/IN248 of Muncie. 13000 E. Stanley Rd., Selma, IN Days Inn 765-468-6099 3509 N. Everbrook Ln., Muncie, IN grandviewriverhouse.com 765-288-2311 800-329-7466 McDowell-Nearing House Bed & Breakfast daysinn.com Hoosier hospitality at its best. Four guest rooms, private baths, all the comforts of home. Close to BSU – walk to the Econo Motel football stadium. Discounts offered for business travelers, 1201 E. 29th St., Muncie, IN seniors and veterans. BSU parents stay 6 nights and 7th 765-288-5559 night is free. 2005 N. Tillotson, Muncie, IN Fairfield Inn 765-282-7912 4011 W. Bethel Ave., Muncie, IN mcdowellbedandbreakfast.com 765-282-6666 800-228-2800 River Gardens Bed & Breakfast fairfieldinn.com Safe homelike setting. Free hot breakfast selected from menu. Free wifi and cable. Call for reservation. Hampton Inn 4610 S. Burlington Dr., Muncie, IN 4220 Bethel, Muncie, IN 765-284-2964 765-288-8500 rivergardens-indiana.com hilton.com HOTELS Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites 4201 W. Bethel Ave., Muncie, IN 765-289-4678 Baymont Inn & Suites 800-465-4329 Free continental breakfast, free wifi, refrigerator, microwave hiexpress.com and coffee maker in every room, fitness center, indoor pool, close to area attractions. Muncie Inn 3400 Chadam Ln., Muncie, IN 414 N. Madison St., Muncie, IN 765-284-4200 765-282-5981 800-JAMESON jamesoninns.com Best Way Inn 4000 N. Broadway Ave., Muncie, IN 765-288-3671

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Pittenger Student Center Hotel Camp Red Wing Conveniently located on campus, The Ball State University Operated by BSA. Reservations only. Hotel offers 24 rooms and one suite, free parking, wireless 5754 Inlow Springs Rd., Muncie, IN internet, and cable TV. Additional amenities include the 765-288-0223 Student Center Tally food court, which hosts Starbucks and Taco Bell Delaware Co. Exposition Center, Inc. Ball State University 172 sites, 30 amp electric, water. Showers and dump 2000 University Ave., Muncie, IN station on site. 765-285-1555 1210 N. Wheeling Ave., Muncie, IN bsu.edu/studentcenter/hotel 765-288-1854 delawarecountyfair.net Red Carpet Inn 3400 S. Madison St., Muncie, IN Prairie Creek Reservoir 765-288-1911 Camping, cabin rental, swimming, pontoon rental, ATV, 888-315-2378 horse trails & more. Southeast Delaware County Super 8 Motel 7801 S. CR 560 E., Selma, IN 3601 W. Fox Ridge Ln., Muncie, IN 765-747-4776 765-286-4333 cityofmuncie.com 800-800-8000 Travel Inn 15701 W. Commerce Rd., Daleville, IN 765-378-0888 800-800-8000 CAMPING

Big Oak Park Campground 9401 N. 500 W., Muncie, IN 765-358-3208 Camp Munsee Operated by Wapehani Girl Scout Council. Reservations only. 5701 S. CR 475 E., Selma, IN 765-282-7024

Muncie Visitors Guide Appeal to the Great Spirit

The statue, owned by the City of Muncie, is a memorial to Edmund B. Ball. After his death in 1925, his family searched for a suitable memorial to him. They settled on a replica of the “Appeal to the Great Spirit” cast in bronze and erected on a site just east of the Ball family homes on the north side of the White River in Muncie. The original sculpture was created by Cyrus Dallin in 1909 and is a Plains Indian. The statue and surrounding park were dedicated in 1929.

The Myth of the Chief

The statue at Granville and Walnut Avenues “Appeal to the Great Spirit” by sculptor Cyrus Dallin is an iconic symbol for our great city. Many refer to the man on the horse as Chief Munsee. But, the Indian depicted did not live in this area, the Indians of this area were Woodland Indians, and the city of Muncie isn’t named for that same non-existent chief.

For information on more outdoor art in Muncie and Delaware County visit online at visitmuncie.org

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Meetings & VENUES

WEDDINGS

CONVENTIONS

REUNIONS

SCHOOL DANCES

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The Ball Room at Cardinal Hills Delaware County Exposition Center The Ballroom at Cardinal Hills is available for banquets, The fairgrounds is a perfect venue for wedding receptions, meeting space and more. The Ballroom can accommodate class/family reunions, fundraising events and more. up to 350 people. Winter storage available too. 3810 S. Whitney Rd., Selma, IN 1210 N. Wheeling Ave., Muncie, IN 765-289-9891 765-288-1854 munciereceptionhall.com. delawarecountyfair.net Ball State University Pittenger Center Grandview Conference Center/Retreat Meeting space, lodging and bowling under one roof. Host your next business or family event at our tranquil 2000 W. University Ave., Muncie, IN country retreat, perched on the banks of the White River. 765-285-1390 13000 E. Stanley Rd., Muncie, IN bsu.edu 765-468-6099 grandviewriverhouse.com Ball State University Alumni Center The BSUAA seeks to be an advocate for alumni, to enrich Horizon Convention Center their lives, and involve them with Ball State University. Horizon Convention Center boasts 47,000 square feet of 2800 W. Bethel Ave., Muncie, IN usable space including 23,000 square feet of exhibit space 765-285-1080 for meetings of up to 1,000 attendees. 888-I-GO-4BSU 401 S. High St., Muncie, IN bsu.edu/alumni 765-288-8860 horizonconvention.com Cornerstone Center for the Arts Cornerstone offers several beautiful spaces perfect for Innovation Connector holding wedding receptions, proms, company workshops, Innovation Connector develops and stimulates business parties, conferences, and not-for-profit events. growth for clients. Cutting edge conference rooms are 520 E. Main St., Muncie, IN available for client and community use. 765-281-9503 1208 W. White River Blvd., Muncie, IN cornerstonearts.org 765-285-4900 innovationconnector.com The Living Room Downtown meeting and banquet venue, where we work with you to achieve your goals. 130 W. Jackson St., Downtown Muncie, Muncie, IN Thelivingroommuncie.com Meg’s Country Celebrations Specializing in barn weddings, retreats, workshops, birthdays and other themed events. Located just outside of Muncie near Eaton. 765-729-6694 megscountrycelebrations.com Minnetrista Minnetrista is the ideal venue to host your next meeting, conference, or gathering! With six indoor meeting spaces, available audio visual technology, and an array of catering options, Minnetrista is the perfect location to suit your orga- nization’s needs and budget. 1200 N. Minnetrista Pkwy., Muncie, IN Meg’s Country Celebrations 765-282-4848 minnetrista.net

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There are numerous other meeting locations to serve a variety of meeting and reception needs. Please contact the Muncie Visitors Bureau office for more information.

All Seasons Banquet Hall American Legion, Muncie Ball State University Delaware Country Club, Muncie E.B. Ball Mansion, Muncie Eagles, Muncie Elks Country Club, Muncie Fraternal Order of Police, Muncie Headquarters IVY Tech Community College, Muncie Knights of Columbus, Muncie Mansfield Park, Muncie Muncie Area Career Center Muncie Children’s Museum Muncie Parks Muncie Public Libraries Murpah Shrine Club, Muncie Cardinal Hills Banquet Room Vera Mae’s Bistro & Banquet Hall Veterans of Foreign Wars Village Banquet Facilities YMCA YWCA

Theme and plan your conference or meeting around a local event or festival.

Call the Muncie Visitors Bureau for event and festival information.

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Local Dining

AMERICAN

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MEXICAN

PIZZA

ICE CREAM / YOGURT / SMOOTHIES

Cammack Station NITE LIFE

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Cammack Station (Seasonal) AMERICAN Enjoy seating inside and out, sandwiches named after the town’s old timers, yummy ice cream and shakes, as well 12th St. Café as home made salads and side items. Menu items are Friendly, cozy, home-like atmosphere. Breakfast, lunch and homemade and delicious! dinner specials are prepared fresh daily. Stop in for prompt 9200 W. Jackson St., Muncie, IN courteous service. 765-759-3871 1900 S. Mock Ave., Muncie, IN 765-286-1901 Chesterfield’s Deli - Downtown Operated by Ivy Tech Community College culinary arts Amazing Joe’s Grill - Downtown faculty and students. Cash only. Best Steaks, Best Service, Guaranteed. 102 S. Walnut St., Muncie, IN “The Answer is Yes!” 765-289-2291 x1108 909 N. Wheeling Ave., Muncie, IN Concannon’s Pastry Shop - Downtown 765-288-9470 Pies, cakes, cookies and pastries…did we mention pies? amazingjoes.com Concannon’s is filled with temptation from the signature chocolate crème filled cake to turnovers and carmel corn. Bird’s Smokehouse BBQ They have been family-owned since 1959 and is a sweet Slow-cooked hickory smoked meats are featured in this Muncie tradition. friendly log cabin just blocks from I-69 (exit 34). Tender 620 N. Walnut St., Muncie, IN pulled pork, ribs, chicken and beef brisket all get smokey 765-288-8551 on site, and then join signature giant spuds and traditional sides such as green beans and macaroni and cheese. Concannon’s Bakery Café & Coffee Bar 9008 S. Walnut St., Daleville, IN Delicious! Come in and try any of our delicious treats, meals 765-378-1900 and coffee. Cakes, cupcakes, bread, cookies, donuts, birdssmokehousebbq.com deli sandwiches, salads, candied popcorn, chocolate, ice cream, coffee and hot meals (Thurs – Sat). Bruner’s 4801 West Baker Lane, Muncie, IN 47304 Where friends meet to eat. 765-288-9820 2200 W. Kilgore Ave., Muncie, IN 765-288-2711 The Cup 1606 W. University Ave., Muncie, IN Burkie’s Drive-In (Seasonal) 765-216-7790 Burkies is an old-fashioned drive-up and eat-in-your-car spot with bell-hops in attendance. Their fresh hand-cut Eva’s Pancake House fries have won awards, and they go well with the burgers, Their full breakfast menus offers something for everyone but tenderloins, steak and cheese, chicken, barbeque and the secret recipe buttermilk pancakes are the feature: they coneys on the tray in your window. Open year round. are light, but with perfect texture, slightly sweet and served 1515 W. Jackson St., Muncie, IN with butter and confectioners sugar. There is a full lunch 765-282-4355 menu as well, but Eva’s closes after lunchtime. 1617 N. Wheeling Ave., Muncie, IN The Caffeinery - Downtown 765-896-9219 The Caffeinery is a coffee shop and tea house that evaspancakehouse.com specializes in gourmet coffees, loose leaf teas, and espresso-based beverages. You can count on their Lowery’s Candies highly skilled baristas to execute your coffee and/or Our family has been hand-dipping gourmet chocolates in tea needs with artistic precision. Muncie with the best ingredients for over seventy years. 401 S. Walnut St., Muncie, IN Open Labor Day to Mother’s Day. thecaffeinery.com 6255 W. Kilgore Ave., Muncie, IN 800-541-3340 loweryscandies.com Merk’s Family Dining at the Airport Full service Premium Ice Cream Shoppe with Full Menu. 5201 N. Walnut, Muncie, IN 765-282-6375 visitmuncie.org | 800.568.6862 local dining 54

Mulligan’s Damask Cafe Come in to Mulligan’s, family friendly restaurant, home of the Damask Cafe is Muncie’s only healthy authentic Hand-Breaded Tenderloin. Now serving breakfast, lunch, Mediterranean restaurant offering a cozy dining and dinner, 7 days a week. Don’t forget to check out our bar room and a patio hookah lounge. including beer, wine, and liquor. 3201 W. Bethel Ave., Muncie 765-273-7338 3325 S. Walnut St., Muncie, IN damaskcafe.com 765-289-6952 Domo Pete’s Duck Inn 3124 N. Granville, Muncie, IN Great food in a laid back friendly atmosphere! Just a short 765-751-1111 drive from Muncie, about 10 minutes. You’ll find our food the best and price worth the drive. From nacho’s to prime rib. Dumpling House We have won Muncie’s finest in several categories for the It is the only Asian grocery store and only Chinese last 6 years. 21 and older. restaurant that offer traditional Chinese food in 721 W. Walnut St., Albany, IN Delaware County. 765-789-8488 421 S. Tillotson Ave., Muncie Retro Diner 765-287-8190 2421 S. Madison St., Muncie, IN First Wok 765-216-7182 3802 W. Bethel Ave., Muncie, IN Student Center Tally Ball State University 765-289-7698 The Student Center Tally food court features traditional grill Fuji Sushi and Hibachi fare, an expansive salad/fruit bar, homestyle cuisine, soups, Dine as Fuji for a memorable evening where dishes are and a lunchtime chef’s station showcasing the talents of prepared at your table by expert chefs, with only the Chef Jason Reynolds, whose creative culinary combinations finest in steak, chicken and seafood delights. are a customer favorite Monday-Friday. 1705 W. McGalliard Rd., Muncie L.A. Pittenger Student Center 765-288-8833 University Ave. & Talley Ave., Muncie, IN fujisushimuncie.com 765-285-2331 Sitara Indian Cuisine Two Johnny’s - Downtown 1601 W. McGalliard Rd., Muncie, IN 125 E. Charles St., Muncie, IN 765-288-8688 765-254-1830 sitaramuncie.com Vera Mae’s Bistro - Downtown Thai Smile Vera Mae’s Bistro offers upscale dining in two beautifully Near Ball State University with a wide array of Thai restored buildings in downtown Muncie. Full service bar with cuisine. From hot to mild, residents have especially taken extensive wine list. Live piano. Café seating. to the curry puffs, filled with chicken and sweet potatoes, 209 S. Walnut St., Muncie, IN the pineapple-tangerine chicken, Mongolian barbeque, and 765-747-4941 the three-flavored chicken. Spicier fare includes Basil – a veramaes.com dish made with your choice of meat, or the pad kee-mao, one of Atin’s favorites. A selection of beers and wines is The Wedge Artisan Grilled Cheese available, but no mixed drinks. A variety of grilled cheese sandwiches, homemade 2401 N. Tillotson Ave., Muncie, IN soups and sides. 765-289-8989 6400 W. Kilgore Ave., Muncie 765-215-8308 Thai Kitchen yorktowngrilledcheese.com 1413 S. Walnut St., Muncie, IN 765-288-4786 CHINESE / JAPANESE / ETHNIC

China Express 1805 W. University Ave., Muncie, IN 286-5298

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Fuji Sushi & Hibachi of Muncie Pizza King 1705 W. McGalliard Rd, Muncie, IN 11 locations to choose from. No time to visit while you are in 765-288-8833 Muncie. They will ship their famous pizza right to your door! McGalliard Rd., Muncie, IN Tuppee Tong Thai - Downtown 765-288-7724 310 W. Main St., Muncie, IN Pizzakingindiana.com for listing of all local locations. 765-283-3101 ICE CREAM / YOGURT / SMOOTHIES GREEK Berrywinkle Frozen Yogurt Victor’s Gyros & Family Restaurant 700 S. Tillotson, Muncie, IN Make-Your-Own Serve yourself from our selection of 21 flavors of Fro-Yo 765-288-1777 brand frozen yogurt and more then 40 toppings including victorsgyros.com seasonal fresh fruit. 115 S. Tillotson Ave., Muncie, IN MEXICAN 282-1699

Casa del Sol - Downtown Dairy Dream (Seasonal) 204 S. Walnut St., Muncie, IN Family owned since 1953! 765-216-7801 805 W Walnut St., Albany, IN 765-789-4721 Ciudad Colonial Café seating. Orange Leaf 3501 N. Granville Ave. Muncie Mall, Muncie, IN At Orange Leaf you are the master of your dessert! Start 765-284-8747 with the best frozen yogurt in 16 unique flavors. Then customize your creation by adding any of our 36+ specialty LaHacienda toppings. Weigh, pay and enjoy. 2620 S. Madison St., Muncie, IN 832 E. McGalliard Rd., Muncie 765-289-0909 765-288-3920 myorangeleaf.com Puerto Vallarta Mexican 3503 N. Wheeling Ave., Muncie, IN The Island Muncie (Seasonal) 765-282-8191 The Island Muncie is your tropical paradise get-away! 4000 N. Broadway Ave., Muncie, IN Located on Cardinal Greenway, The Island has delicious 765-287-8897 fruit smoothies, ice cream, Jamaican Jerk Chicken, and 508 S. Tillotson Ave., Muncie, IN many more snacks. Enjoy the beach feel of The Island 765-288-5825 complete with beach chairs, sand and palm trees! Cardinal Greenway north of McGalliard 400 W. McGalliard Rd., Muncie, IN PIZZA 765-284-1757 theislandmuncie.com Greek’s Pizzeria 1600 W. University Ave., Muncie, IN NITE LIFE 765-284-4900 813 E. McGalliard Rd., Muncie, IN 765-282-7492 Fickle Peach - Downtown greekspizzeria.com - Menu available online The Fickle Peach is a local favorite downtown with many different types of beer on tap as well as bottled. They also offer a large selection of vintage beers, malt beverages and wine. The Fickle Peach also serves bratwurst, Chicago style hotdogs and more. 21 and older. 117 E. Charles St., Muncie, IN 765-282-5211 theficklepeach.com visitmuncie.org | 800.568.6862 local dining 56

Heorot Pub & Draught House - Downtown The Downtown Farm Stand - Downtown Draft Magazines top 300 Beer Bar in America six years The Downtown Farm Stand is a full service market in running. In 2015 it was the only Indiana location to make downtown Muncie with a seasonal selection of meat, the list! On the third floor of the Heorot you will find Wolves’ dairy, eggs, produce, bulk foods, and canned goods from Head Brewing. Wolves’ Head along with over 70 drafts and Indiana’s finest farms and regional producers. The store is over 350 bottled selections are available. 21 and older. complete with quality organic food as well as offering safe 219 S. Walnut St., Muncie, IN and natural cleaning, personal hygiene and eco-friendly 765-287-0173 paper products. 125 E. Main St., Muncie, IN New Corner Brewing Company 765-288-3775 A local Muncie brewery, hand-crafting fresh beer for some downtownfarmstand.com of the most passionate, knowledgeable and discerning craft-beer drinkers anywhere. Their beers can be found at Farmer’s Market at Minnetrista the Heorot Pub & Draught House in downtown Muncie. Minnetrista includes 40 acres of beautiful gardens, a Beer sampling (free) and Growlers are available to farmers market and a museum along the historic White purchase at the brewery. River in downtown Muncie. This non-profit was founded by 1900 W. Mt. Pleasant Blvd., Muncie the Ball Brothers, and one exhibit details the history of the 765-730-4376 Ball Jar. The seasonal farmer’s market is open from June newcornerbrewing.com through October, and Minnetrista hosts many regional culinary events throughout the year, including cooking Oasis Bar and Grill demonstrations and a February chocolate celebration. Oldest family owned bar in Indiana. Daily lunch and drink 1200 N. Minnetrista Pkwy., Muncie, IN specials. Best bar food in town - hand breaded tenderloin 800-428-5887 and cheeseburgers are our specialty. Breakfast served daily. minnetrista.net “Where friends meet”. 21 and older. 1811 S. Burlington Dr., Muncie, IN Fisher Meats 765-282-8326 Fisher Meats is family owned by 8th generation meat cutters and sausage makers. We provide the largest Savage’s Ale House - Downtown selection of fresh cut meats in the Muncie area. We offer a 21 and older. complete line of our own custom made luncheon meats, 127 N. High St., Muncie, IN sausages, bacon, and hams that have won many national 765-282-9962 and state awards. savagesalehouse.com 2800 N Walnut St, Muncie IN 47303 765.282.1609 The Silo - Downtown 21 and older. Lahody Meats 223 S. Walnut St., Muncie, IN At Lahody Meats travel back in time to an old-fashioned 765-212-2936 butcher shop, with good old-fashion service. Lahody Meats prides themselves with their never frozen, always Timbers Lounge fresh meat that comes only from America. The beef comes 21 and older. from Nebraska, pork from Iowa, chickens and eggs from 2770 W. Kilgore, Muncie, IN Indiana, and veal and lamb from Wisconsin. Lahody’s also 765-286-5323 features Boar’s Head Deli products, farm fresh produce, Red Gold canned products and more! SPECIALTY GROCERY / 1308 N. Wheeling Ave., Muncie, IN 765-216-7240 FARMERS MARKET / WINERY lahodymeats.com

Asian Market 421 S. Tillotson Ave., Muncie, IN 765-287-8190

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Landess Farm Stop out at Landess Farm with your family and enjoy fun in the sun while picking your own fresh produce, including strawberries, tomatoes, sweet corn and more! With locations in Anderson, Daleville and Muncie, Landess Farm also has fruits and vegetables available to buy pre-packaged at any location. Landess Farm has been family owned in Daleville since 1920. 6000 W. County Rd. 700 S., Daleville, IN 765-759-9937 landessfarm.com Rhums Farm 3009 S. Hoyt, Muncie, IN 765-282-5000 Tonne Winery The Answer is Yes! We offer 15 locally made wines, beautiful tasting room, daily free tasting of our award winning wines and Best service and best steaks a unique wine gift selection. 101 W. Royerton Rd., Muncie, IN 765-896-9821 tonnewinery.com Guaranteed amazingjoes.com 765-288-9470

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MUNCIE, INDIANA Home to award-winning brews + wines, making it a must-stop town for your adult beverage experience. HEOROT PUB & DRAUGHT HOUSE Heorot has been listed on the Draft Magazine’s Top 100 Beer Bars in America six years running, with 70+ drafts and over 350 bottled selections avail- able. On the third floor of the Heorot you will find Wolves’ Head Brewing. Enjoy one of the best selections of craft and import beers in the Midwest. 219 S. WALNUT STREET 765.287.0173 | TWITTER @HEOROTPUB NEW CORNER BREWING COMPANY A brewer that is proud to be part of such a rich, local tradition, with a mission to supply locally-brewed, unique beers to some of the best taverns and pubs in the Midwest. 1900 W. MT. PLEASANT BLVD #G 765.730.4376 | NEWCORNERBREWING.COM TONNE WINERY Tonne Winery of Muncie was the winningest Indiana Winery at this year’s Indy International Wine Competition, having been awarded the Governor’s Cup for Indiana Winery of the Year. They were also named Indiana Wine of the Year for their Semi-Dry Traminette. 101 W. ROYERTON ROAD 765.896.9821 | TONNEWINERY.COM

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Damask Cafe is Muncie’s only healthy authentic Mediterranean restaurant. We offer cozy dining room and a patio hookah lounge. Damask (765) 273-7338 • DamaskCafe.com 3201 West Bethel Ave. • Muncie, Indiana

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The question is often asked why Garfield is used on the Muncie Visitors Bureau logo and many other places around town. The answer is quite simple…Jim Davis, the creator of Garfield, lives and maintains his creation studio, PAWS, Inc., right here in Delaware County. We are very proud of being the home of this famous feline.

On your next visit to Muncie, why not travel the Garfield Statue Trail. Statues created during Garfield’s 25th birthday celebration are located throughout the community. A map with statue locations can be printed from our web site (www. visitmuncie.org) located in the Art and Culture section.

Muncie Garfield plush in a variety of sizes and poses are available at Muncie Visitors Bureau, 3700 S. Madison, Muncie, IN Roller Polo

“Roller polo” was a hockey game which developed into a popular league sport in several Midwestern cities in the 1880s. Muncie had roller polo teams by 1885 and it was so popular it became a high school sport. The glory days of this fad ended in the 1890s. Muncie was well known for the manufacturing of roller skates. Mr. Thad A. Nelly, of Muncie, held a patent for what was known as the “Muncie Roller Skate”.

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Around the County

ALBANY, IN

CAMMACK, IN

SELMA, IN

YORKTOWN, IN

DALEVILLE, IN

GROUP TOURS

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ALBANY, IN YORKTOWN, IN Albany is a small community in Delaware County just Just west of Muncie, Yorktown is proud to be home to north east of Muncie and home to PAWS, Inc. the studio The Players Club which was awarded Indiana’s East Region for Garfield. Must Play Course in the 2006 Indiana Golf & Travel Guide. The downtown district offers unique shopping and dining. A ten minute drive has never been so rewarding! Be sure to dine at one of Albany’s locally famous restaurants. Annual community events such as the Buck Creek Festival and Luminary Walk are always a favorite. If golf is your game you don’t want to miss the opportunity to play on the Albany Golf Course. Munciana Volleyball Club 200 S. CR 600 W., Yorktown, IN Albany Golf Course 765-744-9012 18 holes, par 71 munciana.com 10 minutes north of Muncie on Highway 67 1100 E. Golf Course Dr., Albany, IN The Player’s Club 765-789-4366 Indiana’s East Region Must-Play Course 2006 Indiana albanygolfclub.com Golf & Travel Guide 6610 W. River Rd., Yorktown, IN Patrick Gallery 765-759-8536 Paintings by Alan Patrick theplayersclubgolf.com 5809 E. Pottery Rd., Albany, IN 765-282-7848 DALEVILLE, IN alanpatrick.com Daleville is located in the southwest corner of Delaware County just off Interstate 69. A quiet convenient stop for SELMA, IN travelers. Selma is home to the popular Blue Bird Days festival, located East of Muncie on Jackson. This annual festival Great American Flea Market A large two-story building with capacity of 200 booths. Live takes place in August and offers a variety of festival activi- entertainment on weekends. Food courts. Inside and outside ties. vending. Offering antiques, leather goods, collectibles and Hoping to visit the local Greenways? You will want to be much more. sure and shop at Goldman’s Bike Shop for every type bike SR 67 S. at I-69, Daleville, IN or accessory imaginable. 765-378-1933 Goldman’s Bike Shop Located on Hiway 32 east, 3 miles east of Muncie Canoe Country Canoe, kayak and tube rentals. bypass, we are easy to find. Goldman’s have recumbents Seasonal April thru October. and adult 3-wheelers, do bicycle sales, parts and service. Weekends only except by appointment. Proud supporters of the Cardinal Greenway. 7109 S. River Rd., Daleville, IN 9310 E. Jackson, Selma, IN 765-378-7358 765-282-2453 888-378-7358 d.bicycle.tripod.com

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When Mary (Youse) Maxon died in 1982, she left her house and its contents to the Delaware County Historical Society, with the provision that the organization establish and maintain a museum of Delaware County History on the premises. The Moore-Youse house became a home museum, and the Heritage Library Resource Center was established next door. Three generations of Moore- Youse women and their families lived in the house. Each of them added to the exceptional mix of furniture, china, linens, and other household items, endowing the home with its own unique charm. A number of paintings by Muncie artist J. Ottis Adams also decorate the walls.

Rebecca Hackley originally owned the land on which the house was built, having been given 672 acres by the U.S. government for work done by her father, William Wells. William was the adopted son of Miami Indian Chief Little Turtle. The house was built in 1849, by Anderson Carter, who purchased the land from Daniel H. Andrews and his wife, Mary Jane Gilbert. Mary Jane was the daughter of Goldsmith Gilbert, founder of Munseytown (Muncie).

The house first came into the Moore family after Samuel Porter Wilson purchased the two-story structure in April of 1864. Two months later he sold it to his daughter, Clara Jane (Wilson) Moore. The Moore’s enlarged the four-room house in the 1870′s to better accommodate their growing family. They added an entry hall, dining room, kitchen, an upstairs bathing area, a sitting room, and another bedroom. Porches appeared after 1883. When Clara died in 1904, she left the house to her daughter, Mary Elizabeth (Moore) Youse, a.k.a. Mame. When Mame died in 1943, she left the house to her daughter Mary (Youse) Maxon.

If you would like to schedule a group tour, please call us at (765) 282-1550. The Hemingray Glass Company

The Hemingray Glass Company was founded by Robert Hemingray and Ralph Gray in 1848 Cincinnati, Ohio. In 1888 the company announced it start production in Muncie, Indiana. By 1890 they were operational. They are well known for being the largest manufacturer of glass insulators.

Fire struck the Muncie plant on June 18, 1892 and the factory had to be rebuilt. By 1911 they were running at least four furnaces seven days a week. During the 1920s machines started taking the place of people. Rather than lose employees Hemingray began to make other items such as bottles. The 1930s brought the great depression. In 1933 Hemingray was bought by Owens-Illinois. This was the same year prohibition was repealed which meant more demand for bottles but the deal to sell had already been made.

In 1937 the one billionth Hemingray insulator was made. From 1948 to 1951 the Hemingray division of Owens-Illinois was known as American Structural Products. It became the Kimble division of Owens-Illinois in 1952.

In the 1950s the demand for insulators started to decline. In the 1960s they started production of face plates for televisions. By 1966 they were no longer producing insulators or glass blocks. In 1972 the plant closed its doors for good. On September 4, 2011 the Hemingray Glass Company site became a historic site exactly 123 years after they moved to Muncie.

Imagine this…. The Hemingray Glass Company was cranking out 50,000,000 insulators per year back in 1907! Want to learn more of their interesting history? Enjoy “The Hemingray Glass Co, A Most Colorful History” – by Clarice Gordon.

Source: hemingray.net

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SURROUNDING COUNTIES

Blackford County For information about Blackford County contact: Blackford County Economic Development 765-348-4944 angelfire.com/in3/34IN Henry County For more information on Henry County contact: Henry County Visitors Bureau 2020 S. Memorial., Ste. 1, New Castle, IN 47362 765-593-0764 henrycountyin.org Jay County For more information on Jay County contact: Jay County Visitors Bureau 118 S. Meridian St., Suite. C, Portland, IN 47371 260-726-3366 visitjaycounty.com Madison County For more information on Madison County contact: Madison County Visitors Bureau 6335 S. Scatterfield Rd., Anderson, IN 46013 765-643-5633 heartlandspirit.com Randolph County For more information on Randolph County contact: Randolph County Visitors Bureau

111 S. Main St., Winchester, IN 47394 Park Motorsports Castle New 765-584-3266 roamrandolph.org Jay County Tractor and Engine Show

visitmuncie.org | 800.568.6862 In the Area 6857

Wysor street depot Wysor Street Depot

The Cincinnati, Richmond and Muncie Depot (also known as the Wysor Street Depot) was built in 1901. It was acquired by the Chesapeake and Ohio Railway in 1920. The station was used for passenger train service throughout the 20th century and was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1997. Restored in 2004 it now serves as the headquarters office of the Cardinal Greenway. On

display inside are photos and artifacts of the depots Cardinal Greenway Cardinal history. Cardinal Greenways offers free bike rental at the depot along with meeting space, souvenirs and community information. Cardinal Greenways

Cardinal Greenways is a private, not-for-profit organization that encompasses the Cardinal Greenway, White River Greenway, Historic Wysor

Street Depot and Cardinal Equestrian Trail. Horse Trail Horse

The Cardinal Greenway is the longest rail-trail in Indiana and spans 62 miles from Marion through Muncie to Richmond in East Central Indiana. Towns along the trail include Muncie, Marion, Gas City, Gaston, Blountsville, Losantville, Economy, Williamsburg, Webster and Richmond.

A variety of events and programs are offered on the Barn Round trails and at the depot throughout the year. For their calendar of events and more information visit www. cardinalgreenways.org.

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Demographics & Important Numbers City and County Offices Emergency

City of Muncie, Mayor...... 765-747-4845 Police...... 911 (non-emergency) 765-747-4838

Delaware Co. Commissioners...... 765-747-7730 Fire...... 911 (non-emergency) 765-747-4807

Muncie-Delaware Co. Road Information Chamber of Commerce...... 765-288-6681 Indiana State Police...... 765-567-2125

Population Hospital IU Ball Memorial...... 765-747-3111 City of Muncie...... 70,500 +/-

Delaware County...... 117,600 +/- Time Zone

State of Indiana...... 5.5 million +/- Eastern Standard Time

Weather

Average temperature for January...... 33ºF

1 6 2 Average temperature for July...... 85ºF

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Transportation

Taxi Service Mr. Nice Guy Taxi...... 765-278-9855 PDQ Taxi...... 765-284-8294

Trasportation to and from Indianapolis Airport Indy Park Ride & Fly...... 888-230-0300 Lakefront Lines, Inc...... 800-331-5009

Bus City Bus / M.I.T.S...... 765-282-2762 1 BLACKFORD COUNTY 4 HENRY COUNTY Airport 2 JAY COUNTY 5 MADISON COUNTY Delaware County Regional Airport...... 765-747-5690 3 RANDOLPH COUNTY 6 GRANT COUNTY WE MAKE

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