Recognizing the popularity of family history and genealogy for all age groups, the Indiana Historical Society presents a wide variety of publications and programs that help acquaint Hoosiers with their ancestors.

FAMILY HISTORY PUBLICATIONS: Family historians seek connections between themselves and their ancestors. Through its family history publications the Indiana Historical Society weaves richly colored historic threads with rare source material, family records, and expert guidance to connect readers with their ancestors’ lives.

FAMILY HISTORY AND GENEALOGY PROGRAMS: The IHS offers a wide range of educational opportunities throughout the year, from basic genealogy workshops to lectures featuring regional and national family history experts.

FAMILY HISTORY RESEARCH: The Indiana Historical Society Collections include an abundance of unique resources that can be of assistance to family history researchers. The resources are available at the William Henry Smith Memorial Library and through its Web pages, accessible at http://www.indianahistory.org/library/. The library’s vast collection of manuscripts, visual materials, and rare published volumes help create a clearer image and understanding of the time in which your ancestors lived. Maps, on-site genealogy databases, Civil War diaries, club and organizational records, and personal papers are among the many treasures that may help in illuminating the past.

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