Pioneer Village 3333 Indiana 60, Mitchell, IN 47446

Pioneer Village is a museum and tourist attraction located at 3333 Indiana 60, Mitchell, Indiana, United States. The institution is part of Spring Mill State Park, which showcases the interconnectedness of the natural and cultural worlds. The village was founded in the early 1800s, with pioneers utilizing the water from cave springs to power various mills and a distillery.

Visitors can explore the history of the village through the park's interpretive facilities, including the Pioneer Village, Lakeview Activity Center, Grissom Memorial, and Twin Caves Boat Tour. The park offers a variety of public programs year-round, allowing guests to learn about the environment and history of the area.

Selected caves at Spring Mill State Park and Cave River Valley Natural Area are open for limited access for self-guided recreational groups, with registration required through the Indiana Karst Conservancy. Additionally, the park offers hiking trails of varying difficulties, showcasing the natural beauty of the landscape.

The restored Pioneer Village, founded in 1814, contains 20 historic buildings to explore, with heritage interpreters demonstrating period crafts. The Nature Center overlooks Spring Mill Lake and features exhibits on the park's natural and cultural history, including live animal displays.

Visitors can also enjoy outdoor activities such as renting kayaks, pedal boats, row boats, and canoes during the summer season. The park offers a variety of hiking trails, including a mountain bike trail, as well as the Stagecoach Trail that follows an old roadbed.

The Grissom Memorial at the park honors astronaut Virgil "Gus" Grissom, showcasing his contributions to the space program. The memorial features exhibits on Grissom's life, including his space suit and the Gemini 3 Molly Brown spacecraft. Pioneer Village and Spring Mill State Park offer a unique blend of history, nature, and outdoor recreation for visitors to enjoy.