Many interesting events are planned at the John Hay Center, 307 E. Market St., Salem.

Coming events include a Charitable Giving Workshop – Lunch and Learn. The workshop will be presented by Travis Nicks with Thrivent Charitable Impact and investing. The workshop is Saturday, Jan. 27, at 11:30 a.m. at The Depot Railroad Museum, 206 S. College Ave., Salem. Those wishing to attend should RSVP Sara Day at (812) 620-0922.

In February its movie time with ”A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur’s Court” starting at 7 p.m. at the Depot. The viewing  is free and to the public, although donations will be appreciated.

Another Lunch and Learn is scheduled Saturday, Feb. 10, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.. at The Depot Railroad Museum, 206 S. College Ave. Salem. Cost is $10.00. Reserve a spot by calling Sara Day at (812) 620-0922. The session will on "Black History in Washington County." The workshop will be presented by local historian Drew Wright.

Jeremy Elliott, Executive Director of the John Hay Center, encourages everyone to come learn about county history. Elliott says, “Take a tour, people are amazed at what we have here.”