Events – Lyles Station

Please join Lyles Station Historic School and Museum in celebrating Black History Month. We have a video posted on our YouTube Channel and on our Facebook and Instagram pages every day in February featuring individuals and their accomplishments.

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Join The Fun At Lyles Station

The Lyles Station Historic School and Museum hosts various special events throughout the year to fortify ties within the community and to raise funds for the museum.

For more information on the Civil War Experience, click HERE.

To register for the Civil War Experience, click HERE.

Roots & Ripples

Where history, nature, and curiosity connect

Session 1:

Saturday, March 14, 2026 – Insect Investigations

Saturday, April 11, 2026 – From Seed to Sprout

Saturday, May 9, 2026 – Ecosystem Explorers

Saturday, June 13, 2026 – Splash Into Summer

1–4 PM

Lyles Station | Princeton, IN

$10 per person | Ages 2+

One ticket includes admission to BOTH attractions

Tickets available on site

Join Mudpuppy Palace and Lyles Station for an immersive, hands-on afternoon exploring the stories, science, and surroundings that connect our past to the present.

Explore history at Lyles Station:

1920s heritage classroom

Interpreter room focused on agriculture

Reflection gallery

Life in the 1800s

Historic log cabin on site

Get curious with Mudpuppy Palace:

Insect investigations & bug activities

Nature-based learning

STEAM activities

Hands-on exploration for all ages

Food trucks and concessions available — or pack a lunch and make a day of it!

Roots & Ripples is perfect for families, educators, and lifelong learners looking to connect history, nature, and hands-on learning in one unforgettable afternoon.

Two experiences

One ticket

Endless discovery

Annual Events

Juneteenth Celebration

Celebrates the national holiday that marks the end of slavery in the United States with music, food, and reflection.

A Night At The Museum

Lyles Station takes pride in showcasing amazing stories in a whole new way – celebrating our collective histories and providing entertaining and educational experiences made better together.

Experience the struggle for freedom on the Underground Railroad at Lyles Station. Meet historical figures as they make daredevil escapes, face unfathomable challenges, and continue to pave the road on the Underground Railroad with their courage and blood.

Farm To Table

This event celebrates the farming legacy of the Lyles Station community with locally sourced food and entertainment. This is a nod to those who continue the time-honored tradition of working the land to feed the world.

The Corn Maze

This classic fall favorite is a fun time for the entire family, young and old. The maze, which covers several acres, provides a wonderful opportunity to get lost in nature. The maze is open every weekend in October, with the last weekend featuring the Haunted Maze!