Putnam County Museum hosts ‘Rollin’ and Tumblin’: An Introduction to Rock Polishing’

Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at 1:08 PM

By Staff report

This free event will take place at Putnam County Museum on Saturday, July 19, 10-11:30 a.m.

“Let’s be honest. We all like rocks,” says Executive Director Rachel Lewis. “They’re just one of those things that fascinate people of all ages. This event will build on existing interests and provide the spark for new collectors.”

This event will include examples of different rock tumblers, educational rock identification stations, a microscope table at which you can choose a rock to take home and have the chance to examine it up close, a sanding station so you can polish up your rock, and a wire-wrapping table. All attendees will receive a pre-polished rock, a rock you yourself polish at the event, a rock ID chart, and the opportunity to wire-wrap and take home one of your rocks as a pendant.

All ages are welcome to this free event, which will be held inside and outside, weather depending. “There truly will be something for everyone,” says Rachel. “Bring the whole family!”

If you would like to get involved as a volunteer, please reach out to Rachel Lewis at the Putnam County Museum (rlewis@putnamcountymuseum.org) or Janet Panoch (panoch@msn.com).

The Putnam County Museum is located at 1105 North Jackson Street, just north of downtown Greencastle. Opening hours are Monday-Friday 10-4 and Saturday 12-4.

Admission to the museum is free.