The Hendricks County Arts Council, Inc. (HCAC) was established as a not-for-profit organization to promote, encourage and increase the awareness of the arts in Hendricks County. HCAC strives to provide financial support, services and other programs for a variety of arts organization and/or individual artists and the community as a whole. The HCAC is the founder of several arts events, including the county wide art tour - ArtsGo! - each spring.

Hendricks County Arts Council
P.O. Box 315
Danville, IN 46122
www.hendrickscountyarts.org

If you are looking for history, yet want to experience modern traditions; Hendricks County has a variety of theatres for you to enjoy. The Royal Theater in Danville combines historical uniqueness with modern-day entertainment. The Royal now plays current films and every Thursday features a classic movie, such as the hometown tale "Hoosiers," or the Alfred Hitchcock thriller "Rear Window." Similar to the Royal is the Village Theater, located in downtown Plainfield.

The Royal Theater
59 South Washington Street
Danville, IN 46122
317-745-1499
www.royaltheaterdanville.com

The Village Theater (currently closed for renovation)
119 West Main Street
Plainfield, IN 46168
317-839-1191

The Hendricks Civic Theater plays host to musicals and dramas throughout the year. Previously housed at "the little church by the side of the road" in Maplewood, the Theatre Company has now prepared to relocate to the Long Street Playhouse just north of Danville. The Long Street Playhouse was built in 1895 and used for many years as a church, but is now becoming the County's only live-action theater house.

Hendricks County Civic Theatre
317-252-9626
www.hendrickscivic.com

Taking a drive through Plainfield means driving on one of the nation’s longest-lasting infrastructures, the Old National Road (US Highway 40). This road runs directly through Plainfield, and is considered that community's Main Road. Nationally, the road begins in Baltimore, Maryland, and ends in St. Louis, Missouri, and the road was considered a top priority in the George Washington leadership of the United States. There are 80 markers throughout the state of Indiana, including Plainfield, which indicates the stretch of road as a historic landmark.

There are also four Hendricks County structures that were originally libraries funded through the philanthropic generosity of Andrew Carnegie. These libraries were in communities such as Brownsburg, which received its grant in 1912; Danville, which received its grant in 1902; Coatesville, which received its grant in 1914; and Plainfield, which received its grant in 1911. Of these structures, only Danville remains a library, other parties now occupy the other locations.

Indiana National Road Association (U.S. 40)
765-478-3172
www.indiananationalroad.org

Pittsboro is home to the 1883 One Room School which offers a rare look back at a simpler time. The school offers group programs including an educational field trip opportunity where today's students can portray pupils from over a century ago. They have the opportunity to experience a school day as it was in the late 1800's.

The Pittsboro One Room School
206 N. Meridian St.
Pittsboro, IN 46167
317-994-2000
www.pittsborooneroomschool.org

Enjoy a bit of nostalgia on the east side of Hendricks County with the Clermont Deluxe Drive In Theatre. Recently featured in InTake Magazine, the drive in was noted for it's "great atmosphere...and high quality FM radio and speakers that are remarkably clear." The drive-in is open seven nights a week, with two screens to choose from, each showing two different movies for a total of four choices. Contact the drive in for show times and movie selections. Closed during the winter.

Clermont Deluxe Drive In Theater
1031 East Highway 136
Indianapolis, IN 46234
317-291-1560

Hendricks County
Historical Museum
170 South Washington Street
Danville, IN 46122
317-718-6158
www.plainfieldlibrary.net
HOURS: Re-opening May 2007
Call for appointment