COLUMBUS, Ind. – In honor of the inaugural Chuck Taylor Day on Saturday, June 7, the Bartholomew County Historical Society (BCHS) has announced the release of limited edition, custom-designed Converse Chuck Taylor All Star sneakers—a bold tribute to Columbus native Chuck Taylor and the city’s world-renowned design legacy.
These one-of-a-kind shoes feature Paul Rand’s beloved “Dancing Cs” in an exclusive design that fuses creativity, history, and community spirit. It’s your chance to own a piece of Columbus heritage in true All-Star style.
The limited-edition Chuck Taylor Converse All Star shoes, custom-designed to feature Paul Rand’s iconic “Dancing Cs,” are available exclusively by pre-order. A $100 donation to the Bartholomew County Historical Society is required for low-top shoes, while high-top shoes are available for a $110 donation. Orders must be placed by April 22, with pre-payment required and no refunds.
The shoes will not be sold at the Chuck Taylor Day event and are only available through this special pre-order opportunity. Order in person at BCHS, 524 3rd Street, in Columbus, or online here.
Celebrate the legacy of a hometown hero on Chuck Taylor Day on June 7 at the Bartholomew County Historical Society and surrounding properties. The day will feature basketball-themed fun, music, food and drinks, kids’ activities, and the unveiling of a giant Chuck Taylor shoe sculpture at BCHS.
Everyone should wear their “Chucks” to the 6 p.m. group photo on Library Plaza. The photo will be submitted to the Guinness Book of World Records for the most people wearing Chuck Taylors in one place.
For more information, call the Bartholomew County Historical Society at 812-372-2541 or visit in person at 524 3rd Street, Tuesday-Thursday, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
