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Madam C.J. Walker in the driver seat with three female passengers, one in front and two in back.

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Tuesday through Saturday10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Eugene and Marilyn Glick Indiana History Center 450 West Ohio Street, Indianapolis, IN 46202

Indiana Experience Admission Free IHS MembersFree Children under 5$9 Adult$8 Seniors 60 and older$5 Youth ages 5 through 17 Free parking with admission in lot off New York.

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You Are There 1939

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Journey through time with our award-winning You Are There exhibit series, the virtual wonder of Destination Indiana and more.
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Students and teachers alike enjoy and benefit from hands-on experiences, immersive environments and more.
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From weddings and parties to corporate meetings, rooms inside our building are the perfect fit and create a lasting impression.
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From students to researchers to history enthusiasts, thousands of people connect with the millions of items in our premier archive for the history of Indiana and the Old Northwest – and you can, too.
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Indiana’s Storyteller Connecting people to the past

Immersive time-travel experiences. Innovative programs. Extensive archives. Statewide services. Compelling stories. From award-winning exhibits to millions of items from Indiana’s past, the Indiana Historical Society brings history to life for all ages. We do your history.

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•Featured Event•

Concerts on the Canal

Our Concerts on the Canal series is Indy’s favorite Thursday night summer hangout! This year, see your local favorites from Living Proof to Gordon Bonham to Jessie Brown.

Thursdays, May 30 through July 18

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The Hoosier Motorist Collection

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April 23, 2019

Digital Diaries: Wandering Off Course

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Valuable Resource Gets Some TLC Thanks to One of You

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Family History and Genealogy Conference Supported by Ancestry

Explore your family’s Midwestern roots with a variety of nationally renowned speakers at the Crossroads of America, featuring Blaine T. Bettinger, D. Joshua Taylor, and more on July 19 and 20 with preconference events on July 18!

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Since 1830, the Indiana Historical Society has been Indiana’s Storyteller,^™ connecting people to the past by collecting, preserving and sharing the state’s history.

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