Cancel

    Open app

    Search

    Harrison County Discovery Center

    4.3 (3 reviews)
    Closed 12:00 pm - 4:30 PM

    Services - Harrison County Discovery Center

    Venue rental

    Harrison County Discovery Center Photos

    You might also consider

    Recommended Reviews - Harrison County Discovery Center

    Your trust is our priority, so businesses can't pay to alter or remove their reviews. Learn more about reviews.
    Yelp app icon
    Browse more easily on the app
    Review Feed Illustration

    7 years ago

    Helpful 4
    Thanks 0
    Love this 2
    Oh no 0
    Photo of L S.
    0
    1319
    3615

    6 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    7 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    Ask the Community - Harrison County Discovery Center

    You might also consider

    Verify this business for free

    Get access to customer & competitor insights.

    Verify this business

    Waverly Hills Sanatorium - 08.29.25 former tuberculosis treatment center that became a notorious haunted site in Louisville... Google it

    Waverly Hills Sanatorium

    (133 reviews)

    Paranormal treasure [Louisville KY]…read more Hubby wanted to do this tour when he learned that it was located in Louisville. I tried booking online thru Eventbrite but all tours that weekend were fully booked. I decided to give it a shot and called them. They were able to squeeze us in the first tour of the evening which was 9:00p. We arrived 15 mins early as instructed and made our way inside the gothic building. As many other curious visitors of Waverly Hills we were in search of history, architecture and the paranormal. There was a sign posted inside as we were registering: "This establishment is reported to be Haunted. Management is NOT responsible and cannot be held liable for any actions of any Ghosts/Spirits on these premises." www.theRealWaverlyHIlls.com Background: Waverly Hills Sanatorium was a former tuberculosis hospital in Louisville KY. TB was widespread in the area, resulting in a waiting list to stay at the sanatorium. Despite its name, Waverly Hills was not a mental hospital; a sanatorium is any institution that provides treatment and convalescence for chronic illnesses. Our tour guide was a member of the Historical Society. The experience included a guided tour where we were lead, at least partially, across all 5 floors and we also had the chance to look down the body chute. Waverly Hills has a reputation as one of the most haunted places in America and has been featured on ghost hunting shows as "Ghost Hunters," "Ghost Adventures," "Paranormal Lockdown," and "Buzzfeed Unsolved." There were some 30 of us in the tour... the historical stories shared with us were interesting and cool but I did not feel any of the following: full grabs, see shadows, apparitions, or shadow people, feel permanent residents walking up to people, taps, temp changes-cold spots, or hotspots, heard screams, footsteps nor door slamming. Too many people on our tour but I can't complain because we were just lucky to get in as extras. Waverly Hills Sanatorium is on the National Register of Historic Places for both its significance historically, as well as the architectural significance of the building. Review #3911

    Visited here recently for the haunted house! I bought the RIP tickets so we received a mini-tour…read morebefore the haunted house portion (as well as a fast pass for the line). Just from my experience alone, I can tell the employees here really love working here as tour guides. They care for the building, it's history, and it's past patients. The staff are very informative on the history and building and love to share what they know when asked! A lovely experience and was a longer tour than expected for being a mini-tour. The haunted house had a decent amount of scare actors and the overall decoration and atmosphere were great. They provide food and drinks for purchase after, as well as a small gift shop. Notice: Bathrooms are accessible AFTER the haunted house. Until you reach the exit, there are port-a-potties available before you enter the building.

    Fort Duffield Park & Historic Site

    Fort Duffield Park & Historic Site

    (5 reviews)

    Just south of where Dixie Highway (US 31 West) crosses the Salt River, along the riverbanks of the…read moreOhio River, this historical marker is at the intersection with Main Street of West Point, KY. It is opposite a gas station (in July 2020, Valero). The marker is on two sides. On the one side, "During the Civil War, Louisville was an important supply depot for the Union army. The Louisville & Nashville Railroad (L&N), which ran east of West Point, was vulnerable to Confederate attacks. Needing to protect supplies at Louisville and the Union line of supply via the L&N Turnpike, in late 1861, Gen. W. T. Sherman built fortifications on the hill above West Point. Over." And on the other side, "In Nov. 1861, the 9th Michigan Inf., led by Col. W. W. Duffield, built Fort Duffield, a 1,000 foot long earthen wall with 10 angles of fire. A number of men who died from disease or accident were buried on the hill south of the fort. In Feb. 1862, the 9th Mich. built a bridge across Salt River that became an important transportation route for Union operations in the area." The fort was a serpentine wall of earth with ten fields of fire. Originally, there was a one-mile clearing between the fort and any trees, but since the fort's abandonment the forest has grown back around the fort. A fresh water spring was inside the fort. It saw use in 1862, and was abandoned when it appeared that the war would never come near. [Review 13598 overall, 917 of 2020.]

    This earthen hilltop fortification is presently accessed by an abandoned road. The section of still…read morein-use road leading up to the park doesn't look a whole lot better, and the park doesn't seem that well-maintained. However, it is an interesting site with a nice view. While there was some signage, I was surprised by how hard to tell what the history of the place was; perhaps if there are guided events at the large amphitheater you get more. The main use of the place was to hike, and for that it wasn't bad at all.

    Leora Brown School - Leora Brown School Historical Marker

    Leora Brown School

    (1 review)

    I've been taking a trip down memory lane as I look at old photos, articles, and notes from my…read morethirty years of doing my Tenderness Tour outreach event. As someone who attended a Black college for my undergrad and who has spent a good amount of time immersed in the Black community, I often make it a point when I visit cities and towns to explore sites that are important to the diversity of Indiana. The Leora Brown School is one such site. Located in Corydon, Indiana - the state of Indiana's first capitol - the Leora Brown School is a one-room schoolhouse that was built in 1891 for the sole purpose of educating African-American children. It is one of Indiana's oldest schools established for that purpose and Brown's family largely spearheaded the effort to restore the school. Originally known as the "Corydon Colored School," it was one of the first African-American schools and had its first graduating class in 1897. Leora Brown was one such graduate and she would go on to attend Blaker's Teachers College in Indianapolis. Once she graduated from college, she returned to Corydon and would teach in the school for the next 26 years until the end of segregation (theoretically, anyway). The building has been beautifully restored including a ramp that offers wheelchair access. It's a historical site and cultural center. Part of the original blackboard is still in the building. The state of Indiana has marked the school with a Historical Marker. In 1949, Indiana did move toward desegregation (slowly). In 1950, all public schools were required to be integrated. In practice, this eliminated many teaching jobs for African-American teachers as they had difficulty finding work in formerly all-white schools. This included Leora Brown. The school was restored around 1993. This is definitely a must-see for history buffs and those interested in Indiana's history of addressing racism. Since Corydon has an abundance of history to see, it's a delightful day trip that I would highly recommend.

    Saint Meinrad Archabbey - Tours

    Saint Meinrad Archabbey - Tours

    (2 reviews)

    We have driven by the arch abbey so many times and have also driven around the grounds but had…read morenever been inside the church. During a cousin's getaway we decided to spend some time here and man are we glad we did. So beautiful and so much history here. We we're greeted in the visitor center and we're given a lot of great information. We started off on our self tour. We started off in the cemetery where there are some very old and interesting tombstones. We also visited the church. It's absolutely incredibly beautiful. Do yourself a favor and visit!! It's very spiritual and relaxing special place

    So I'm not Catholic and here I am at Saint Meinrad's Cathedral for the free tour and feeling very…read morewelcomed. Wow this place is huge and beautiful. Since I don't know what heaven looks like, I love visiting places of worship that will give me a glimpse of that wonderful place. Our monk tour guide was very Informative and funny. One guest asked, "How can you tell the difference between a fryer and a priest.)" He said look for the halo around his head. There is so much history here and a story for everything. The stain glass windows tell of the B-attitudes. The Monks prayer chapel has all 12 zodiac constellation on the ceiling so they can "pray all night long." The list goes on, of lovely things to see. Set your fit bit and stroll for about 3,000 steps. We ended our tour with a quick prayer and a final note, "Let's all agree to meet again in Heaven, but not too soon." Have fun everyone. HINT: They are on Central Time here!! I totally forgot about the time difference. Hope this info helps someone. Hint: Good news if you have and electric car. They have a charging station in the guest parking area. Hint: you are inside, outside and on stairs Hint: find the gift shop 1st and then it's just a short drive up the hill to the the visitor center where the tours begin. I used Waze navigation and it turned me in too soon. Don't do that.

    Harrison County Discovery Center - museums - Updated May 2026

    Loading...
    Loading...
    Loading...