Daviess County Historical Society & Museum
212 E. Main St. Washington, IN
(812) 257-0301
The Daviess County Historical Society & Museum
The Daviess County Museum is dedicated to the preservation of the 200-year history of Daviess County, IN through exhibits, programs, archives, and more.
Reduced Hours
Always Free Admission
We Are Open!
The museum is available during the day by appointment. See the section below for more details
Please note that due to reduced staff capacity we are not able to process new artifact donations at this time, please keep your treasures on hold for now!
Our Current Status Regarding COVID-19
The museum is not yet available for walk-in tours. We are available most days for tours during normal business hours if you call ahead. Please call us upstairs at (812) 257-0301 or (812) 698-1510 and we will try to accommodate your access. We hope to have our normal service available again soon.
DCHS Membership Program
Support Your Local History
Becoming a DCHS member is the most convenient way to support the mission of the historical society. Members enjoy great benefits including the bimonthly newsletter with exclusive features and notifications of upcoming museum events. Click here to download and print the membership form.
Donating in honor or memory of someone? Let us know below. Please include your name and the honoree with your message.
DCHS Membership Levels
Individual - $25
Family - $40
Friend - $100
Patron - $250
Sponsor - $500
Partner - $1000
The Home of Your History
The Daviess County Historical Society is dedicated to collecting and maintaining the history of our community. We maintain the Daviess County Museum in the old Masonic Lodge on Main Street in Washington, originally built in 1869. The museum is filled with artifacts and exhibits to educate and entertain all ages of Daviess County residents and visitors alike. It also holds an archives room with many resources for researchers.
Currently Featured Exhibits
Discover Daviess County in ways you never have before with our curated exhibits.
Daviess County Rails
Many families in Daviess County can trace their lineage through the railroad industry. Learn about some of these generations of railroaders and the development of the railroad lines of Daviess County. Newly revised and expanded for 2021
Pioneer Tools
See our collection of tools that helped build the economic development and daily life of Daviess County through the years.
Museum Events
Celebrate Art in Daviess County: A Sunday Afternoon Art Show
June 6, 1-5 PM
The Daviess County Museum showcases the past and future of Daviess County artists with a special walk-in gallery show Sunday, June 6th, from 1 to 5 PM. We will recognize the legacy of the Daviess County Art League with pieces from affiliated artists mixed with selections from young artists in the area
Daviess County Military Review
The DCHS is currently planning a publication documenting Daviess County veterans past and present. If you have information on a military veteran please download this form (PDF or Word) and return it to the museum with a photograph and optional short (200 words or less) biography. You may bring a photograph to the museum to be scanned and returned to you the same day. Submissions may also be sent by email to .
Contact Us
212 E Main St Washington IN United States 47501
(812) 257-0301