Explore Indiana’s African-American history and earn a chance to win great prizes!

In celebration of Black History Month, children and families can learn about Indiana’s rich African-American history and earn a chance to win great prizes by taking the Indiana Black History Challenge. Participants investigate Indiana black history facts and answer a series of multiple-choice questions on a game card or online.

Take the 2010 Indiana Black History Challenge Feb. 1 through 27 for your chance to win a Family Fun Pack including an overnight stay at the Hilton Hotel in downtown Indianapolis, an IHS family membership, a gift certificate to The Best Chocolate in Town, four tickets to the Indiana State Museum and a special invitation to the grand opening of the Indiana Experience at the Eugene and Marilyn Glick Indiana History Center on March 20, 2010.

Open to all ages; one entry per person.

Game Card and Official Rules
The Indiana Black History Challenge is recommended for ages 13 and under. Download and print an official game card, use the study guide to answer the questions and return the completed card to an Indianapolis-Marion County Public Library location or the History Center in Indianapolis.

Take the 2010 Challenge Online
Take the 2010 Indiana Black History Challenge online.

Study Guide and Glossary
Read the study guide to investigate inportant people and places related to Indiana's black history.

Research at the William H. Smith Memorial Library
Learn more by researching the IHS collections or visiting any IMCPL location.

Bibliography
Download and print a list of sources to consult for more information.

Teacher Letter
Teacher may download and print instructions for involving classrooms in taking the Challenge.

Teacher Evaluation
Teachers who choose to compete and return this evaluation will receive a classroom prize.

Special Notice:
Teachers and Student Group Leaders, get your students involved in the Challenge! E-mail us for more information.