Author: Melissa Arnold

It’s Read Across America Day!  Around the town of Santa Claus, it’s A Visit from St. Nicholas, A Christmas Carol, and How the Grinch Stole Christmas (yes, they were all books first), that make …

A guest post by Emily Thompson, former Executive Director of the Santa Claus Museum & Village.  “Dear Santa Claus, Indiana, Does Santa Claus live in …

We have spring fever, what about you? Even though we have seen a few snow flurries recently, the first day of spring is only a …

On this day in 1862, Abraham Lincoln signed a proclamation that abolished slavery in Washington D.C. Eight and a half months later, President Lincoln would …

Off the beaten path, situated on a scenic country road, Pepper’s Ridge Winery is brimming with locals, out-of-towners, and regulars. It’s a peaceful retreat during …

“Happy birthday to you, happy birthday to you, happy birthday Abraham Lincoln, happy birthday to you!”  On this day in 1809, Abe Lincoln was born …

In the spirit of Valentine’s Day, we thought we’d share a sweet story from a request we received. A 3-year-old girl made a Valentine bag …

What is there to do? Where can we eat? What time does it open? We have planning tools for that. If these are questions you …

Thinking about how to treat your sweetie for Valentine’s Day this year? Or maybe it’s a weekend to spend with friends and family? Either way, …

Tree leaves are bursting with green and the birds  are singing nonstop which must mean… spring is here!  And do you know what goes well …

Santa Claus, Indiana, and Lincoln’s Indiana Boyhood Home not only offer family-friendly activities everyone can enjoy but also budget-friendly prices so you can enjoy more! …

As adults, we often focus on planning the perfect vacation and making sure we don’t forget anything as we pack. But, maybe we need to …