


If you are interested in sponsoring a local child, or if you would like to register a student for ArchiCamp, contact Tom Meeks at or by phone at 76. Sales were slow at first only 2,800 copies were sold in the first seven months after its release, but the book became popular among readers around the world. We would like to thank our 2023 donors to date: American Legion Byron Cox Post 72, Crawfordsville Main Street, Marie Stocks, Montgomery County Extension Homemakers, Montgomery County Retired Teachers Association and Psi Iota Xi - Gamma Xi Chapter. Ben-Hur made Wallace a wealthy man and established his reputation as a famous author. In order to provide this experience to families for only $25, organizers rely on donations from organizations, businesses and individuals to sponsor students for $75. For more information about ArchiCamp and to download a registration form, visit. Snacks and drinks will be provided each day, but campers should bring a sack lunch.

Drop-off and pick-up are at the Carriage House on the grounds of the Lew Wallace Museum off Elston Avenue. During the two-day camp, students will learn about Crawfordsville’s architectural heritage, including the historic Study building.Īmong the activities, campers will take walking tours of the neighborhood around the Study, learn architectural terms, make architecture-based crafts, build local buildings from cardboard boxes, and learn about careers in historic preservation and discuss preservation successes in our community.Ĭamp begins at 9 a.m. The camp will be held June 27-28 and registration is now open.ĪrchiCamp is an architecture-based camp that uses historic architecture to educate and excite children about local history and instills stewardship and responsibility for our cultural heritage. This June the General Lew Wallace Study & Museum will host ArchiCamp in partnership with Indiana Landmarks.
