Unboxed is a YouTube video series produced by the Indiana Historical Society that highlights our archival collections and gives voice to Indiana stories. These are short (3-5 minute) videos that are perfect for the classroom or the casual history buff. The series gives an inside look at special collections and how they’re stored in our […]
Latinos have been calling Indiana home for well over a century. While the largest communities have existed in both Lake and Marion Counties, Lake County had long retained high population numbers for about 90 years. As the early population began to grow so did the needs of the community. Those needs presented as an opportunity, […]
Lately, I have processed two collections in particular that featured couples who enjoyed long marriages. I always find it fascinating to see photos of people in different stages of their lives. In this case, it was interesting to see these couples when they were young and enamored with each other, and then when they were […]
It’s so easy in Indiana, and specifically in Indianapolis, to focus on the Indy 500 or other events at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway when seeking out materials illustrating National Motorsports Month. However, except for the lovely illustration of that race shown above, I managed to track down a variety of other motorsports and events to […]
In August, we observe many obscure days. Some of my favorites have to do with pets, especially dogs, but as I have tackled at least one of those previously, I decided to look at a couple of the other days included for the month. This led me to National VEEP Day, celebrating the line of […]
INDIANAPOLIS (July 30, 2025) — The Indiana Historical Society (IHS) is pleased to announce the appointment of Jeanene H. Letcher as the new county historian for Lake County. Letcher currently serves as President and Historian of the Lake County Historical Society and is the Indiana Room Specialist at the Crown Point Community Library. She holds […]
July marks the celebration of Independence Day, when people come together to honor the nation’s history. Across the country, families and friends gather for festive barbecues, parades, and dazzling fireworks displays that light up the summer night skies. It’s also a time to enjoy classic American traditions, including delicious food, cold refreshing treats like lemonade, […]
Spanning three generations, the Harrisons played active roles in the political and economic development of Latin America during a century of transformation. The 19th century was a time when European imperial powers were waning, and newly independent Latin American nations were emerging. It was also a period when the idea of Pan-Americanism began to take […]
Through its Heritage Support Grants program, the Indiana Historical Society (IHS) awarded more than $49,000 to 16 local history organizations representing 14 Indiana counties. The program provides funding for high-priority projects in the areas of collections stewardship, capacity building, sustainability, and planning at local, county, and regional historical societies, museums, and sites across Indiana. Heritage […]
Some of my earliest memories include watching my grandmother sew and sleeping with the quilts that she and my great-grandmother made for me. I thought of this while searching for an article topic for the Spring/Summer 2024 issue of Connections. I wanted to choose something that was not only personal to me but also to […]
