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"The mission of the Hendricks County Historical Museum is to collect, preserve and interpret items relating to the people, places and events of Hendricks County and to stimulate public interest in the heritage of the county through education, exhibits and special programs."
 The museum is located in the former Sheriff's Residence and jail. Built in 1866 at an approximate cost of $30,000, it served as the county jail until 1974. The building is now owned and maintained by the county. The museum staff is responsible for the contents and display of the collections.
The two-story brick structure is the only surviving example of
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The museum will be closed again January and February, 2011 for continued restoration. In preparation of the 150th anniversary of the beginning of the Civil War, we plan to do restoration in our military room. Due to previous water damage, layers of wallpaper on the walls and ceiling will be removed, cracks in the walls will be repaired and the room willl be painted. This work will be financed through grant monies and donations.
We are in hopes a second project can be done in the working kitchen. The kitchen was where the sheriff's family prepared their meals and where the matron prepared meals for the prisoners. The kitchen has a tin ceiling that is in need of paint removal and restoration to the original look. We will be seeking donations and grant money for this project also.
The museum operates on donations, memberships and grants for the upkeep of the inside of the building and collection needs.
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