953 N. County Road, 500 W.
Princeton, IN 47670
812.385.2534
The Lyles Station Museum displays the story of
what the black community had to endure in Lyles
Station and recreates a sense of life and learning
in the town during the 1920s, when the school
was new and the community was thriving.
Celebrating freedom & Success in Indiana,
Lyles Station stands as one of the last
remaining African American settlements in the
state. Settled in the early 1800's this
community's heritage is preserved in the
renovated Lyles Station School. It's Heritage
Classroom provides students the opportunity
to to experience a day in the life of school
children in the early 1900's. The school also
features a museum, gift shop, meeting facilities
and a period garden
.
Visiting students will experience a day in the life
of African-American school children in the early
1900’s.
Please help us preserve the
heritage of
Lyles Station.
Museum Hours:

Saturdays 1pm -
4pm

Fall Hours:
Sat.
1pm - 4pm
or by appointment

Summer Hours
Tues - Sat
1-4pm
* special
appointments can
be made.

Closed Mondays, New
Years' Day, Easter,
Thanksgiving &
Christmas Day

General Admission
Adults              $5
Youth (under 17)    $3
Senior Citizens      $4

For group rates call
(812) 385-2534
Lyles Station's "Underground Railroad"
Traveling Trunks.

These trunks will be available for area teachers to bring
into their classrooms for up to 1 month.
Each trunk contain a treasure trove of books, artifacts,
photos and music from the 1800's, complete with lesson
plans to help teach their students the African American
struggle for freedom.

These trunks were made possible by a generous grant from
Old National Bank.

Teachers may email their request for the trunk to
director@lylesstation.org