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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$13 Adult$12 Seniors 60 and older$5 Youth ages 5 through 17 Free parking with admission in lot off New York.

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Basile History Market

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Whether you’re looking for information on a specific part of Indiana history, images from the state’s past or an expert to put an issue into historical context, the Indiana Historical Society is a wonderful resource for media outlets.

Contact Rachel Hill Ponko, director, public relations, at (317) 233-8814 or rhillponko@indianahistory.org for assistance, including high resolution images.

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Indiana Historical Society Receives Best Practices Award October 4, 2019

INDIANAPOLIS—The Indiana Historical Society (IHS) proudly announces it is the recipient of the Best Practices Award from the Association of …

New IHS Press Book Shares Never-Before-Told Life Story of Martin University Founder Father Boniface Hardin September 24, 2019

INDIANAPOLIS—A new biography shares the never-before-told life story of Father Boniface Hardin, a Benedictine monk best known as the founder …

New IHS Exhibit Celebrates Life and Legacy of Madam C.J. Walker September 10, 2019

INDIANAPOLIS—The Indiana Historical Society (IHS) invites guests to celebrate the contributions and legacy of an Indianapolis icon with the opening …

Indiana Historical Society Announces 2019 Indiana Living Legends May 15, 2019

INDIANAPOLIS—The Indiana Historical Society (IHS) is proud to announce Angela Ahrendts, Dan and Beth Elsener, Eva Kor, and Peyton Manning …

IHS Issues Call to Action Ahead of City’s Bicentennial May 9, 2019

INDIANAPOLIS—The Indiana Historical Society (IHS) is issuing a call to action to neighborhoods, community groups and individuals ahead of the …

IHS Announces 2019 Concerts on the Canal Lineup, Free Admission Thursdays April 18, 2019

INDIANAPOLIS—A popular summer series returns to downtown Indianapolis with new bands, as well as long-time favorites. The Indiana Historical Society …

Recent Press Releases

October 2019Indiana Historical Society Receives Best Practices Award

September 2019New IHS Press Book Shares Never-Before-Told Life Story of Martin University Founder Father Boniface Hardin New IHS Exhibit Celebrates Life and Legacy of Madam C.J. Walker

May 2019Indiana Historical Society Announces 2019 Indiana Living Legends IHS Issues Call to Action Ahead of City’s Bicentennial

April 2019IHS Announces 2019 Concerts on the Canal Lineup, Free Admission Thursdays More than 500 Students Explore Triumph and Tragedy in History at NHDI State Contest IHS Introduces Be Heard: Asian Experiences in Indiana

March 2019IHS’s Independent Bookstore Day Celebration Expands with Author Festival Early Registration Open for Midwestern Roots Genealogy Conference IHS Press Author Finds Inspiration in Family Tree New IHS Exhibit Digs into Indiana’s Past

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ExhibitsOpen 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through SaturdayWilliam H. Smith Memorial LibraryOpen 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through SaturdayHistory MarketOpen 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through SaturdayStardust Terrace Café HoursOpen 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Saturday