The Indiana Historical Society recently announced its support of more than 30 local historical societies and organizations from around the Hoosier state. The IHS issued more than $2.5 million during its most recent Heritage Support Grants program, an initiative launched in 2015 and made possible by a grant from Lilly Endowment Inc. The current iteration […]
The latest release from the Indiana Historical Society (IHS) Press is a young adult novel about a Shaker teen during the Civil War. “A Heart Divided: A Shaker Teen During the Civil War” by Elizabeth O’Maley is the story of Anna Stewart, who was raised by Shakers in Pleasant Hill, Kentucky, after being orphaned at […]
The Indiana Historical Society (IHS) celebrates the Indianapolis bicentennial with a new exhibit inviting guests to step back in time to a scene featuring characters who worked on the city’s centennial pageant. You Are There 1920: Celebrate Indianapolis! opens to the public today, Sept. 18, at the Eugene and Marilyn Glick Indiana History Center, located […]
A host of local organizations are joining together to present the Suffrage Centennial Block Party, a celebration of the 100th anniversary of women voting in Indiana. The Block Party is a week of free talks, parties, workshops, happy hours and fun — online and in your backyard. The Suffrage Centennial Block Party takes place from […]
The Indiana Historical Society (IHS) is launching “Project Take a Stand: Listening to the Voices of Protest,” expanding its collecting initiative of African American history in Indiana to include issues of police brutality, systemic racism and efforts to stand up against these issues. Hoosiers throughout the state are encouraged to send writings, photos, drawings and […]
The Indiana Historical Society (IHS) proudly announces several Indiana students received special awards at the National Contest for the National History Day (NHD) program held remotely from June 14-20. The prizes were announced during a virtual ceremony June 20 at University of Maryland, College Park. Each year at the National Contest, officials choose one junior […]
On June 4, 2020, the Indiana Historical Society (IHS) issued a statement in support of the protests against systemic racism and police brutality toward Black Americans. We are committed to using history to contribute to positive change and build a more inclusive and equitable society. As such, the IHS will take the following actions to […]
INDIANAPOLIS — Stay connected to the stories of the Hoosier state while you’re sheltering at home. Join the Indiana Historical Society (IHS) for History Happy Hours, a series of insightful online conversations with some of Indiana’s most interesting historians. History Happy Hours are live virtual conversations via Zoom, with the opportunity for a question-and-answer session […]
INDIANAPOLIS — The Indiana Historical Society (IHS) proudly announces 469 students from schools across the state took part in the 2020 National History Day in Indiana (NHDI) State Contest virtually from April 17-27. NHDI is a yearlong program dedicated to enhancing history education in Indiana’s schools. Through the 2020 theme of “Breaking Barriers in History,” […]
INDIANAPOLIS — Want to dig into Indiana’s history from the comfort of your home? Now you can! The Indiana Historical Society (IHS) is offering valuable — and free — virtual resources and e-learning opportunities to fellow Hoosiers and visitors from around the globe. Virtual resource options include games and trivia, educational resources for teachers and […]
