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Gene Stratton-Porter State Historic Site

1205 Pleasant Point

Rome City

(260) 854-3790

Year round

The Cabin at Wildflower Woods is the beloved home and final resting place of Gene Stratton-Porter, one of Indiana's most widely read authors and one of the world's first nature photographers and conservationists. The Gene Stratton-Porter Memorial Society seeks to share her legacy with visitors by telling her story and making her achievements relevant for today's society and future generations.

Recommended for:

Colleagues
Couples
Families
Friends
Solo
Teens
with Fido

Featuring:

Art
Birding
Cemeteries
Covered pavilion
Educational
Event space
Historic interest
Meeting space
Nature
Picnicking
Public access waterway
Shopping - specialty
Trails
Weddings

ANNUAL EVENTS:

For more local events and happenings, explore the Community Calendar.

What
Season
Upcoming Date(s)
Color a Brighter Future' 5k/1 mile Color Run
Spring
May 17, 2025
Birds and Booze
Fall
Date to be announced
Wildflower Walk
Spring
April 26, 2025
Mother's Day Tea Time
Spring
May 3, 2025
A Dream of Beauty
Winter
To be announced
Owl-oween
Fall
October 11, 2025
Gene's Annual Birthday Celebration
Summer
August 17, 2025
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