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| Barb Kaucahk, Kwanis Club President with Hancock County Historian Joe Skvarenia |
In 2016, the Indiana Historical Society and the Indiana Historical Bureau reappointed local history expert Joe Skvarenina as Hancock County historian. Skvarenina of Greenfield, who began serving in the position in 1991, will serve another four-year term.As a volunteer, the county historian serves as an ambassador and collaborator with different groups and acts as an educator about county history.In 2015, Skvarenina received the Herbert Hawkins Award from the Indiana Historical Society for his contributions to the preservation of local history.
Skvarenina told of the spoke about the 1828 election, construction of the National Road, James Whitrcomb Riley, Will Vawter, and Leo Harris. In 1924, the Greenfield Kiwanis Club provided the leadership to create the city's first public park, Riley Park. In subsequent years the Kiwanis Club provided the leadership and volunteers to improve the Park.Skvarenina writes a weekly column for the Daily Reporter, sponsored by NineStar Connect, and hosts a history program for the utility provider’s cable network. He has written several books on county history.
Skvarenina told of the spoke about the 1828 election, construction of the National Road, James Whitrcomb Riley, Will Vawter, and Leo Harris. In 1924, the Greenfield Kiwanis Club provided the leadership to create the city's first public park, Riley Park. In subsequent years the Kiwanis Club provided the leadership and volunteers to improve the Park.Skvarenina writes a weekly column for the Daily Reporter, sponsored by NineStar Connect, and hosts a history program for the utility provider’s cable network. He has written several books on county history.
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