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Local History Services
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Reaching Hoosiers statewide
The Local History Services department is staffed by people who have worked in small organizations and understand the challenges and opportunities local historical organizations face. We assist local historical societies, museums, libraries, archives, genealogy groups and preservation groups to promote Indiana’s history statewide.
We are here to help you make your local history organization better and look forward to working with you. Contact us at (317)234-0170 or localhistoryservices@indianahistory.org.
Are you trying to find an answer to a specific local history question? Contact a local history resource or the William H. Smith Memorial Library at the Indiana Historical Society.
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Tamara Hemmerlein
Director, Local History Services
(317) 234-0170
Jeannette Rooney
Assistant Director, Local History Services
(317) 233-8913
Karen DePauw
Coordinator, Local History Services
(317) 233-3110
Bryce Gorman
Fundraising Educator, Local History Services
(317) 234-9514
Online Resources
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Workshops and Webinars
Training for local history practitioners
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Consulations and Site Visits
Customized training at your place
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Traveling Exhibits
Borrow a traveling exhibit to display at your site.
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Meetings
In your neighborhood
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Find a Local History Contact
Find local historical societies, genealogical societies and county historians.
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Full Staff DirectoryOur Hours
ExhibitsOpen 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through SaturdayOpen 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. SundayWilliam H. Smith Memorial LibraryOpen 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through SaturdayHistory MarketOpen 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday
Open 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. SundayStardust Terrace Café HoursOpen 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Saturday
Open 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday