Lantern light lends an old-time aura to the town’s first postmaster’s house as walkers stop to listen to some old-time Griffith history told by Peter Ghrist, who led the tour, but is off camera.
The Griffith Lantern Tours were Officer Ghrist’s idea as a fun way to let people know about the early days of their town and, hopefully, to raise the profile of the Griffith Historical Society, as well.
The tour features old-time photos blown up so walkers standing in front of a current structure can see what once stood there. We are grateful to Walgreens, 407 W. Glen Park, Griffith, for sponsoring the event.
The tours ran every week from early September through early October. Plans are to continue the tours in the spring.
Our first walking tour was a success! Join us for our second on September 18th at 7pm! The tour will start at the Griffith Historical Park and Museum — 201 South Broad St., Griffith, IN 46319.
Griffith History Museums 