We Do History - Indiana Historical Society

Plan Your Visit

Outside View of the Indiana Historical Society Building

Plan your visit

Monday, Wednesday through Saturday10 a.m. to 5 p.m.Tuesday10 a.m. to 8 p.m.SundayNoon 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.

Shopping and dining

Basile History Market

Stardust Terrace Café

Happening right now!

Local History Services

Heritage Support Grants

Floor Plans

Canal Level

Main Level

Second Level

Fourth Level

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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Our Staff

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

Lending, professional standards and more

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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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Drop us a line

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Our Hours

ExhibitsOpen 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday
Open 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday
Open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday
Open 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
Open 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday
Open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday
Open 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. SundayStardust Terrace Café HoursOpen 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday
Open 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday
Open 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday
Open 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday