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Outside View of the Indiana Historical Society Building

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

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

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Indiana Experience Admission $13 Adult$12 Seniors 60 and older$5 Youth ages 5 through 17$2 Access Pass HoldersFree Children under 5Free IHS MembersFree Educators and Military 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.

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Press Releases (180)

Finalists Announced for National History Day in Indiana Central Region Contest March 9, 2020

INDIANAPOLIS — The Indiana Historical Society (IHS) proudly announces students have been selected to advance to the National History Day …

IHS Press Releases Popular History of Struggle for Women’s Right to Vote in Indiana March 6, 2020

INDIANAPOLIS — The latest release from the Indiana Historical Society (IHS) Press commemorates the centennial of women receiving the right …

Finalists Announced for National History Day in Indiana South Region Contest March 2, 2020

Franklin, Ind. — The Indiana Historical Society (IHS) proudly announces students have been selected to advance to the National History …

Finalists Announced for National History Day in Indiana Northwest Region Contest February 24, 2020

Mishawaka, Ind. — The Indiana Historical Society (IHS) proudly announces students have been selected to advance to the National History …

Finalists Announced for National History Day in Indiana Northeast Region Contest February 18, 2020

Fort Wayne, Ind. — The Indiana Historical Society (IHS) proudly announces students have been selected to advance to the National …

Indiana Historical Society Introduces Exhibit Celebrating the Contributions of Hoosier Women February 6, 2020

“Be Heard: Women’s Voices in Indiana” open now through April 18 INDIANAPOLIS — The Indiana Historical Society (IHS) invites guests to …

Recent Press Releases

September 2020IHS Press Releases Young Adult Novel About Shaker Teen During the Civil War Indiana Historical Society Celebrates Indianapolis Bicentennial with New Exhibit

August 2020Several Hoosier Organizations Celebrate 100th Anniversary of Women’s Right to Vote in Indiana

July 2020“Project Take a Stand” Expands Indiana Historical Society’s Collecting of African American History in Indiana

June 2020Indiana Students Receive Special Awards, Honors at National History Day Contest

May 2020Bring Your Own Beverage to Indiana Historical Society’s History Happy Hours More Than 400 Students Break Barriers in History at National History Day in Indiana State Contest

March 2020Indiana Historical Society Offers Free Virtual Resources and E-Learning Opportunities Indiana Historical Society Launches Collecting Initiative to Document COVID-19 in Indiana Finalists Announced for National History Day in Indiana Southwest Region Contest Finalists Announced for National History Day in Indiana Southeast Region Contest “The Cradle of Recorded Jazz” Brought to Life in New Indiana Historical Society Exhibit

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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. Tuesday through SaturdayStardust Terrace Café HoursOpen 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday