History
Legacy
Local Places
Local Opportunities
100

Muncie became a city in ___

1865

100

They founded Ball State University and IU Health Ball Memorial.

Ball Brothers

100

40 acres of land that contains a museum and garden areas that is right next to campus. Known for its Bob Ross Experience and Farmer's Market events.

Minnetrista

100

Paint with a certified Ross instructor where the famous painter created projects for years. (Nov 10th - 18th)

Bob Ross Painting Workshop

200

Where Minnetrista is currently used to be ____ house that burned down in the 60s.

Frank C. Ball's

200

This museum has been in the fine arts building of BSU since 1935.

The David Owsley Museum of Art Garfield

200

A grill in Muncie with the slogan "the answer is YES!"

Amazing's Joes

200

Free community event at the Minnetrista to walk around and see lights, treats, and holiday shopping. (Dec 2nd & 3rd at 5-9p)

Enchanted Luminaria Walk

300

There was a famous study about living in America was based from Muncie. They called Muncie ___ instead (to leave it anonymous). 

Middletown

300

The longest rail trial project in Indiana (60mi)

Cardinal Greenway

300

An off-price retailer purchasing secondary market goods from major brands and retailers.

Buyer's Market

300

This Christmas movie is being performed in the Civic Theatre. (Nov 25 - Dec 23rd)

A Christmas Story

400

The earliest settlers into Muncie came as___

farmers, service workers, and merchants

400

Muncie is the birthplace of this comic strip.

Garfield

400

A local theater downtown that's been open since 1904.

The Civic Theatre

400

A volunteer event to help pick up trash around a body of water.

White River Clean-Up

500

This Native American land was stolen and colonized in what is currently known as Muncie.

Myaamiaki

500

In 1910, Muncie transitioned to this kind of city after the Ball family mason jar business.

Manufacturing City

500

Café known for its vegan and gluten-free menu.

Sea Salt and Cinnamon

500

Planting a tree in order to honor the memory or to celebrate a special person or occasion in your life.

Jim Reese Memory Tree Program