New Harmony
This film is presented courtesy of the Indiana University Libraries Film Archive (IULFA):
Released in 1971, this film traces the history and significance of New Harmony, Indiana, from its communal origins to its contemporary renaissance as an historic landmark. Explains that when the Harmonists moved from Indiana to Pennsylvania, Robert Owen purchased their holdings and recruited many educators in an effort to create a new social movement emphasizing intellectual freedom. Observes that even though his experiment did not meet his expectations, many of his group remained in New Harmony making valuable contributions to the Midwest and the nation.
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Tour of New Harmony
Take a tour of New Harmony, Indiana!
Atheneum 40th Anniversary Celebration: The Future of New Harmony as a Cultural Town Panel Discussion
As a part of the 40th Anniversary Celebration of Richard Meier's New Harmony Atheneum, this panel discussion was held on Thursday, October 10, 2019. The topic was The Future of New Harmony as a Cultural Town and included local and regional “role models”. It was moderated by regional broadcasting legend, Mike Blake, from WFIE.
The participants included:
• Dr James Beeby, Dean of the College of Liberal Arts at the University of Southern Indiana and Professor of History
• Annette Buckland, Retail Entrepreneur and owner of The Mews
• Jeremy Efroymson, Efroymson Family Fund
• Fred Frayser, President Board of Trustees, Working Men’s Institute
• Docey Lewis, Artist and Cultural Entrepreneur
• Kent Parker, Investor, Philanthropist, Developer of Church Street Commons and Bicentennial House
• Dr George Rapp, Philanthropist, New Harmony Paint-Out and Hoosier Salon
• Kent Schuette, Professor emeritus of architecture and urban design at Purdue University
• Sherrianne Standley, Robert Lee Blaffer Foundation
A special thanks to our Speaker Series sponsor, Hafer.
Historic New Harmony is a unified program of the University of Southern Indiana and the Indiana State Museum and Historic Sites. By preserving its utopian legacy, Historic New Harmony inspires innovation and progressive thought through its programs & collections.
Disclaimer:
The views and opinions expressed by any individuals during the course of these lecturers are their own and do not necessarily represent the views, opinions, or positions of the University of Southern Indiana or any of its subsidiary programs or divisions. The channel, site, and all materials contained herein or otherwise affiliated were produced in good faith for educational purposes.
Copyright Notice:
This content is copyrighted by the University of Southern Indiana, Historic New Harmony and the 2019 Atheneum 40th Speaker Series. It is to be used for educational and non-commercial purposes only and is not to be changed, altered, or used for any commercial endeavor without the express written permission of the University of Southern Indiana. Appropriate legal action may be taken against any person, organization, or entity attempting to misrepresent, charge, or profit from the educational materials contained here.
New Harmony Indiana
This presentation is about a little town in the Midwest that has absolutely captured me. When I need a long weekend getaway to relax this is my go to place. It’s hard to describe New Harmony Indiana. It’s eclectic, a garden town, romantic, a place of peace, a spiritual place.
It really is not suited for kids, there isn’t anything there for them, and they will be bored stiff. In other words this is a place where you get away from your kids. I know that may sounds mean, but hey, you that have kids know that sometimes you need a break from all kids – including yours.
No, this place is better suited for couples wanting quite time, people who love history and nostalgia and those who find peace dwelling amongst well-manicured hedges and flowers.
New Harmony is a small town with a population of around eight hundred, but those 800 people are very proud of their little town and everything I have seen has been immaculately kept. The really neat thing is everything is in walking distance.
Some things you should do when you go to New Harmony
Visit the gardens interspersed all over town.
See the sculptures
Visit the water fountains
Walk around the lake
Stay at New Harmony Inn
Eat at least one meal at the Red Geranium Restaurant
Visit the hedge maze
Take the walking tour the visitor center offers (most excellent)
Rent a bicycle built for two or a golf cart if that is more your style.
Take in some of the stores around Main Street (they are soooo eclectic)
Sara’s Harmony Way is a must visit for coffee or wine.
Visit the Working’s Man Institute (this is a must)
Visit the New Harmony Theatre when there is play or concert in town.
The Main Café makes the best breakfast anywhere!
And there are many more places to eat and visit all within walking distance - sooo much more. If you go and like it feel free to send me a gift certificate for a night’s stay at the New Harmony Inn – LOL!!! Seriously if you live in the Midwest you should consider this place. Guys this just might be what you and the little lady need. Below are some links that will help you.
New Harmony Indiana
New Harmony - A bike ride through history and dreams, covering trails around the community.
New Harmony Inn - Visit us today
Renew, reflect, and rejuvenate during your stay in historic New Harmony, Indiana.
Nestled on the bend of the Wabash River in the Southwest corner of the Hoosier state, the New Harmony Inn in Indiana is a relaxing haven for leisure getaways, business, romance, and group travelers. Winding paths, labyrinth gardens, fountains, waterfalls and sculptures create an ambiance of peace and tranquility in a lakeside setting.
Our charming resort destination is located less than 30 minutes from downtown Evansville, Indiana and is only two hours east of St. Louis, Missouri or west of Louisville, Kentucky on Interstate 64, Exit 4. Call us today for reservations 800-782-8605
New Harmony Indiana Spiritual Retreats
The perfect place for Spiritual Retreats and other events at the New Harmony Inn Resort and Conference Center in historic New Harmony, Indiana. Book today. Call 812-682-4431
New Harmony, Indiana
Historic New Harmony, Indiana in the fall.
New Harmony Grotto
Frederick Kiesler's GROTTO for Meditation was originally comissioned by Jane Blaffer-Owen to be built in New Harmony, Indiana in 1963. The project was unrealized but has been reimagined as a digitally fabricated open air structure designed by students and faculty at the University of Houston Gerald D. Hines College of Architecture using the new facilities at the Burdette Keeland Design Exploration Center. The University has commissioned the Grotto to be designed for a new garden next to the Architecture building. The New Harmony Garden and Grotto aspires to be a campus landmark and a tribute to the patronage of Mrs. Owen and to the spirit of New Harmony.
FORGOTTEN (New Harmony Bridge)
One of my favorite bridges located in Southern Illinois/Indiana.
2013 07 04 New Harmony Indiana
Video of the Harmonist Society second settelment
The Roofless Church in New Harmony, Indiana
Exploring the Roofless Church built during the 50s in the very unique and former utopian experiment town of New Harmony in Posey County, Indiana.
Atheneum 40th Anniversary Speaker Series: Aaron Betsky
Neither the Beginning or the End: Heteropias in the United States
President of the School of Architecture at Taliesin, former Director of Cincinnati Art Museum. Trained at Yale, Betsky has worked as a designer for Frank O. Gehry & Associates and Hodgetts + Fung, taught at SCI-Arc and served as the director of the 11th Venice International Architecture Biennale.
A special thanks to our Speaker Series sponsor, Hafer.
Historic New Harmony is a unified program of the University of Southern Indiana and the Indiana State Museum and Historic Sites. By preserving its utopian legacy, Historic New Harmony inspires innovation and progressive thought through its programs & collections.
Disclaimer:
The views and opinions expressed by any individuals during the course of these lecturers are their own and do not necessarily represent the views, opinions, or positions of the University of Southern Indiana or any of its subsidiary programs or divisions. The channel, site, and all materials contained herein or otherwise affiliated were produced in good faith for educational purposes.
Copyright Notice:
This content is copyrighted by the University of Southern Indiana, Historic New Harmony and the 2019 Atheneum 40th Speaker Series. It is to be used for educational and non-commercial purposes only and is not to be changed, altered, or used for any commercial endeavor without the express written permission of the University of Southern Indiana. Appropriate legal action may be taken against any person, organization, or entity attempting to misrepresent, charge, or profit from the educational materials contained here.
Wabash River Bridge in New Harmony, IN
Aerial footage of the Wabash River bridge in New Harmony, IN September 2017.
Music: Cinematic Piano by AShamaluevMusic
The Old Dam - Wabash River - New Harmony, Indiana
The Old Dam is a rock formation on the Wabash River just below New Harmony, Indiana. I'm no longer surprised when I hear people say they've never seen it, so I decided to take my drone out and capture it from the air.
This is an early edit of a flyover with the DJI Phantom 3 Professional.
Atheneum 40th Anniversary Speaker Series: Michelangelo Sabatino
Ten Year Development of Avant-Garde in the Cornfields: Architecture, Landscape, and Preservation in New Harmony”
Professor and Director PhD Program in the College of Architecture, Illinois Institute of Technology. Former Dean and Inaugural John Vinci Distinguished Research Fellow. Co-editor of Avant-Garde in the Cornfields: Architecture, Landscape, and Preservation in New Harmony.
A special thanks to our Speaker Series sponsor, Hafer.
Historic New Harmony is a unified program of the University of Southern Indiana and the Indiana State Museum and Historic Sites. By preserving its utopian legacy, Historic New Harmony inspires innovation and progressive thought through its programs & collections.
Disclaimer:
The views and opinions expressed by any individuals during the course of these lecturers are their own and do not necessarily represent the views, opinions, or positions of the University of Southern Indiana or any of its subsidiary programs or divisions. The channel, site, and all materials contained herein or otherwise affiliated were produced in good faith for educational purposes.
Copyright Notice:
This content is copyrighted by the University of Southern Indiana, Historic New Harmony and the 2019 Atheneum 40th Speaker Series. It is to be used for educational and non-commercial purposes only and is not to be changed, altered, or used for any commercial endeavor without the express written permission of the University of Southern Indiana. Appropriate legal action may be taken against any person, organization, or entity attempting to misrepresent, charge, or profit from the educational materials contained here.
The Roofless Church (New Harmony, Indiana)
In the small town of New Harmony, Indiana, is an unusual architectural curiosity: the Roofless Church. Built in 1960, to be simple and yet emphasis deeper truths, there’s really nothing else like it. It’s four brick walls and an open courtyard for praying and meditating upon God. The central concept is that we put too much emphasis on buildings and not enough on the people inside: cultivating faith, much like grain in a field, is where it’s at.
Is a new harmony possible without the presence of history?
Is a new harmony possible in a developing community, if all is destroyed and built upon? The ripple effect is present and every change has the power to bring harmony or destruction to the person standing next to you.