Historic Society: Resident Stories

Welcome to our Resident Stories section! Here, you can explore engaging videos featuring first-hand accounts from residents, sharing their unique experiences. While many stories focus on our community, you'll also find tales from significant historical periods that are both informative and educational. Join us in discovering these captivating narratives that connect us all.

1948 Tornado

From the Coatesville, Indiana Historical Society Meeting held on May 16th, 2019, this is the story of the Tornado of 1948 on Good Friday. These stories are witness accounts of that day in 1948 as told by Glen "Bucky" Walters, Darrell Storm and Bob & Hope Hanlon.

The Story of Gisela Henderson

This story/interview was done on August 25th, 2022 in Coatesville, Indiana. This interview is not a story about Coatesville, but a discussion about history. This is Gisela's story as a young girl in Germany during the rise of Hitler. It covers her father's in the anti-Hitler movement, her and her families narrow escape from Germany, and more.

Warning: Some content, discussion, and words in this interview could be disturbing and/or offensive to some viewers.