The Vigo County Historical Museum is known for the legend of Stiffy Green, a devoted bulldog who was stuffed and placed in a mausoleum after his death from grief, with the original concrete form now displayed at the museum. Other haunted stories include the legend of a painting of a nun from St. Mary-of-the-Woods College who died before completing her self-portrait, with visitors claiming to see the faceless spirit in the area where the college building once stood. The museum's Haunted Legends Exhibit popularizes these local tales, often with Stiffy Green being the most iconic and a popular attraction. The Legend of Stiffy Green: The story of Stiffy Green began in the early 20th century with John G. Heinl and his bulldog, who died from grief on the steps of his master's tomb. Stiffy Green was stuffed and placed in the Heinl family mausoleum to guard the tomb, with the legend stating he had glowing green eyes that would glare at anyone who approached. The actual stuffed bulldog was donated to the Vigo County History Center (now the Vigo County Historical Museum) after the mausoleum was vandalized in the 1980s. Stiffy Green has become a popular local legend and a key exhibit at the museum, especially in October, with visitors getting spooked by his story. The museum also features a legend about a nun from St. Mary-of-the-Woods College who died before completing her self-portrait. Her spirit is said to haunt the grounds where the college building once stood, often seen without a face, a detail that evokes curiosity and fear. The museum's exhibit allows visitors to learn about these and other local ghost stories, making it a popular destination for those interested in the paranormal.