On Friday, members have an opportunity to visit the Ropkey Armor Museum which is one of the largest and finest collections of U.S. tactical military vehicles in the country. Fred Ropkey has restored tanks from W.W. I through the Iraq War, as well as Jeeps, motorcycles, and airplanes. You will see a jet that was designed to take off and land both vertically and horizontally. It is the only one in existence and was used by Neil Armstrong. Next is the General Lew Wallace Study and Museum, a National Historic Landmark dedicated to celebrating the legacy of Lew Wallace, Civil War Major General, diplomat, inventor, and world-renowned author of "Ben-Hur". Yes, Charlton Heston has been here!
Saturday, attendees can see the Rotary Jail Museum, built in 1882 and used until 1973. Unbelieveable! You gotta see it!! It was the first of nine rotary jails in the U.S. and is currently the only one in operating condition.
Other options for the afternoons are canoeing and kayaking down Sugar Creek to Shades or Turkey Run State Park. Also available is the 4 1/4 mile Sugar Creek Trail for walking or biking on the west side of town. Shades State Park and Pines Hills Nature Preserve (the first dedicated nature preserve in the state and the most highly patronized) are not far. There are three or four golf courses in the country..........you may want to bring your clubs. The Mid'town Museum of Native Cultures just up the road on US 136....one lady's collection....she loves her hobby. And for those railroad buffs, the Linden Depot Museum, built in 1907, is the oldest junction depot in Indiana. It has been restored to the 1950's era of railroading with numerous artifacts on display.
You won't want to miss this great rally, so send in the registration form today!
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