Ethnic Expo 2021 is a series of events celebrating cultures that come together in Columbus, Indiana to create a vibrant, welcoming community! This event is one of the largest and most beloved local festivals hosted right here in the heart of Columbus. New in 2021,...
Columbus is an exceptional Indiana town, filled with everywhere art and unexpected architecture. Every year, thousands of visitors arrive to explore its bustling streets and take in its astonishing creativity, and now you can discover Columbus at your own pace using...
In 2021 we’ll be celebrating Columbus and Bartholomew County’s bicentennial all year long! We’ll honor our past, find common ground in our present, and imagine possibilities for our future. Keep an eye out for special bicentennial events and learn about some of the...
By Connie Nimmo Thorn Columbus, Indiana, is home to many big names, but one name has defined the entrepreneurial spirit of the community: Cummins. Clessie Lyle Cummins’ story starts in rural Indiana where he built his first steam engine at 11 years old. A few years...
By Connie Nimmo Thorn Columbus, Indiana, is home to many small, local businesses. The eclectic boutiques and distinctive eateries give downtown an artistic flair. But, there’s one business that has given Columbus flavor for over 100 years. In 1900, the Zaharako...
photo courtesy The Republic newspaper By Connie Nimmo Thorn It’s almost impossible to tell the story of Columbus, Indiana, without mentioning two people: J. Irwin and Xenia Miller. The Miller family legacy can be found around every corner. J. Irwin...
