In the fifteen years plus that I have been on staff in the Indiana Historical Society, I’ve discovered one of my favorite groups to work with are genealogists. While we do have some traditional resources, such as AncestryLibrary and NewspaperArchive that assist genealogists in their quest for dates (birth, marriage, death), most of our resources […]
Darrel Radford has been appointed the new county historian in Henry County. Radford replaces Richard Ratcliff, who retired earlier this year after serving 40 years as Henry County historian. Radford has been a journalist for 46 years and served in editor roles in New Castle, Knightstown, Winchester and Hartford City. His column, “Historically Speaking,” has […]
The Indiana Historical Society (IHS) is seeking nominations for eight annual awards given out at the Founders Day Dinner each year. With these awards, IHS recognizes outstanding individuals whose efforts have enriched the lives of others by conveying awareness and appreciation of Indiana’s history on local, regional and statewide levels. IHS is looking for nominations […]
One of the landmarks for ending discrimination based on sex in the U.S. education system came with the signing of Title IX in 1972. To showcase the impact of this important law during the past 50 years, the Indiana Historical Society (IHS) has opened its newest exhibit, Title IX: A Legacy of Access. Open through […]
The Indiana Historical Society (IHS) proudly announces 302 students from schools across the state took part in the 2021 National History Day in Indiana (NHDI) State Contest virtually on Saturday, May 1. NHDI is a yearlong program dedicated to enhancing history education in Indiana’s schools. The 2021 theme is “Communication in History: The Key to […]
Just over a year ago, my beloved mother, Lynne Calvin Borman, passed away. She played so many important roles in my life: teacher, role model, confidante, cheerleader and companion … just to name a few. Simply put, Mom was my best friend. Although I miss her terribly, I am incredibly grateful for the time we […]
Cinco de Mayo is a Mexican holiday widely celebrated in the United States since the late 1800s. Ever wonder why? First, you need to understand the history and significance of this day. Cinco de Mayo, or the fifth of May, commemorates the Battle of Puebla in 1862 where Mexico defeated the French. Those less familiar […]
For most of April and early May in 1968, the eyes of the nation turned to the Hoosier State. Reporters and television correspondents from around the country flocked to Indiana to report on the state’s Democratic presidential primary. The primary campaign 53 years ago attracted such wide attention due to the entry into the race […]
INDIANAPOLIS (March 31, 2021) — The Indiana Historical Society (IHS) proudly announces students have been selected to advance to the National History Day in Indiana (NHDI) State Contest after the successful Indiana North Region Contest on Saturday, March 27. The contest included students from Kosciusko, Whitley, St. Joseph, Allen, Marion, DeKalb, Perry, Marshall and Monroe […]
“Sunny Day Sweepin’ the clouds away On my way to where the air is sweet Can you tell me how to get? How to get to Sesame Street” Since November 1969, children have grown up spending their mornings learning from well-known characters such as Big Bird, The Cookie Monster, Oscar the Grouch, Bert and Ernie. […]
