Dr. Randy Miles will speak at 2 p.m. Sunday at the Carnegie Museum of Montgomery County. His presentation is titled, Heritage Barns of Montgomery County and West Central Indiana: Cultural History and Role of the Indiana Barn Foundation.
Born and raised in Montgomery County, Miles is a soil scientist who spent his career as a professor at the University of Missouri, returning to Montgomery County to enjoy retirement in Waynetown. He currently works as a barn assessor and is an Indiana Barn Foundation board member. His talk on historic barns is free and open to the public. Light refreshments will be served.
This talk is being held in conjunction with the Museum’s recently opened local history exhibit, Montgomery County Then & Now: Centennial Farms & Heritage Barns, which features the agricultural history of Montgomery County since its founding in 1822 through today. From agriculturalists like the Runyan family whose farms celebrated centennial and bicentennial milestones, to historic barns around the county, to hundreds of local families participating in FFA and 4-H, Montgomery County has a rich and dynamic connection to the farming community. The exhibit will run through Oct. 31.
The Carnegie Museum is located at 222 S. Washington St. Admission is free, and the museum is wheelchair and stroller accessible. The Carnegie Museum is open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday.
