Welcome!
The Friends of the Limberlost work to preserve the legacy of Gene Stratton-Porter by supporting efforts to ensure that the Limberlost State Historic Site remains a viable educational and historical resource, and by supporting the restoration of wetlands in the Limberlost Territories.
At a time when most women stayed home as housewives, Gene explored the Limberlost swamp and its natural wonders. As well as running the household and raising her daughter, she took and processed her own photographs and wrote nature studies, magazine articles and many widely read novels.
When Gene Stratton-Porter came to live here, the Limberlost Swamp was still an extensive wilderness, even a bit scary. However, efforts to drain the swamp for agricultural use, logging for lumber and natural gas exploration were already starting. In our time only small separate areas are left.
You can help us protect this legacy by becoming a Friend of the Limberlost.
Please consider becoming a member of the Friends of the Limberlost or making a donation.
Besides giving you the satisfaction to know that you are helping preserve our inheritance, your membership will give you free admission to the Limberlost Indiana State Historic Site (the Limberlost Cabin), a 10% discount on purchases in our gift shop, and a subscription to our quarterly newsletter.
Download the membership form here.
We are a 501(c)3 not-for-profit organization so your contributions in membership fees and donations are tax deductible to the extent of the law.
