It’s March Madness! The first two rounds of the NCAA Tournament have finished. This year, four Indiana teams made it to the Big Dance Purdue, Indiana University, Butler and Notre Dame. Unfortunately, only the Hoosiers and the Irish still have a shot at the championship. With the state of Indiana well represented in this year’s […]
Since March is Women’s History Month, I figured I would share a story regarding Hoosiers’ fight in the pursuit to pass the Equal Rights Amendment in the 1970s. The Equal Rights Amendment was first introduced to Congress in 1923, but it did not pass through both houses until 1972. The proposed 27th Amendment’s goal was […]
When you hear someone talk about the history of jazz, your first thought might be New Orleans. But did you know Indianapolis had its own famous jazz scene starting in 1821 and lasting until the 1970s? Indiana Avenue in downtown Indy was home to Madam Walker Theatre and several nightclubs where many local jazz musicians […]
Couldn’t make it to New York Fashion Week and Paris Fashion Week is just too far away? Here’s a sneak peek, la 1937. A perk of working at Indiana Historical Society is that sometimes I get a sneak peek of what’s new in the collection. This time it’s really new to us. This Janal?ne Fashion […]
It’s Black History Month. The month we learn and celebrate the achievements of black Americans. Here at the History Center, students and teachers can research the Hoosier ties of one of the most famous black female business owners Madam C.J. Walker. While Walker wasn’t born in Indiana, she is a notable Hoosier who created her […]
Tippecanoe and Tyler, too! We Polked you in ’44, we shall Pierce you in ’52. Who but Hoover? Happy Days Are Here Again. Ah, campaign season. The Iowa Caucuses are over, and New Hampshire is just around the corner. But so often, the campaigns just feel as if they’re all talk and bumper stickers and […]
On Monday, Jan. 18, the History Center along with our sponsor, HealthNet is offering free admission, performances, programs and service opportunities in celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. In remembrance of the leader of the Civil Rights Movement, I thought it fitting to take a minute to remember King’s connection to the Hoosier state. […]
IHS has been preparing for the State Bicentennial for years, and we can’t wait to show off our new offerings books, events, programs and special exhibits commemorating our great state. They are designed to reach every Hoosier, whether a fourth grader touring You Are There 1816: Indiana Joins the Nation or a book lover reading […]
You hear odd things in the hallways of the History Center. Recently, I heard “The Great Squirrel Invasion of 1822.” That got my attention, so I did some digging. Though it sounds hilarious, and the picture it paints is even more so, this was a devastating incident for Indianapolis residents and farmers. We know all […]
One of the best parts of working at a place like IHS is that there?s always something new to discover. Sometimes you stumble across cool images, collections or book titles. Other times you stumble across items that are a twist on a classic. Take this miniature book titled Pandora?s Box as an example. At 2 […]
