Palm Sunday Tornadoes Exhibit
Hosted by Greentown Historical SocietyLearn about the deadly 1965 Palm Sunday tornado outbreak and its impact on the people of Greentown, Indiana.
Event Details
On April 11, 1965, one of the worst tornado outbreaks in U.S. history struck Indiana, leaving paths of destruction in the central and northern parts of the state.
Howard County was hit hard. Over the course of about 20 minutes, a tornado leveled the towns of Russiaville and Alto and killed 13 people in and around Greentown in the eastern part of the county. Across Indiana, 137 people lost their lives.
In recognition of the 60th anniversary of the Palm Sunday tornadoes, the Greentown Historical Society presents an exhibit about the destruction the tornadoes caused, the impact they had, and the recovery efforts. Through text, photos, and artifacts, the exhibit tells the stories of Greentown residents who were affected and their resilience in rebuilding the community.
The Palm Sunday tornadoes exhibit is on view at the Greentown Historical Society through December 6. The historical society is open Mondays and Saturdays from 1 to 4 p.m.
For more information, email office@greentownhistoricalsociety.org or call 765.628.3800.
This program received support from an Indiana Humanities Action Grant.