Category Archives: Press Release

Documents That Shaped America Exhibit at Indiana Historical Society Showcases Significant Written Works

The Indiana Historical Society (IHS)’s newest exhibit, Documents That Shaped America, opens May 21 at the Eugene and Marilyn Glick Indiana History Center, located at 450 W. Ohio St. in downtown Indianapolis. America’s founding was influenced by many different writers, philosophers, politicians and leaders. Beginning May 21, the IHS will showcase many of these significant […]

More Than 300 Students Learn about Debate and Diplomacy in History at National History Day in Indiana State Contest

The Indiana Historical Society (IHS) proudly announces more than 300 students from schools across the state took part in the 2022 National History Day in Indiana (NHDI) State Contest on Saturday, April 30 at Marian University in Indianapolis. NHDI is a year-long program dedicated to enhancing history education in Indiana’s schools. NHDI is a project-based, […]

Celebrate Independent Bookstore Day with Free Admission to the Indiana Historical Society

The Indiana Historical Society (IHS) invites you and your book-loving friends to enjoy free admission to the Eugene and Marilyn Glick Indiana History Center as part of Independent Bookstore Day on Saturday, April 30. From 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., guests can shop the Basile History Market’s brand-new product lines and get amazing prices on […]

The Remnant Trust Comes Back Home to Indiana, Bringing Rare Printed Collection

The Indiana Historical Society (IHS) is pleased to announce a groundbreaking partnership with The Remnant Trust and the Columbia Club — one that will bring an incredible collection of rare, printed materials back to Indiana. The Remnant Trust, a 501(c)3 nonprofit and Indiana-based organization, has chosen to move its collection and base of operations to […]

Registration Open for 2022 Midwestern Roots Genealogy Conference

Registration is now open for the 2022 Midwestern Roots research conference presented by the Indiana Historical Society (IHS), taking place Friday, July 15 and Saturday, July 16, with a pre-conference on Thursday, July 14, at Indianapolis Marriott East, located at 7202 E. 21st Street. Midwestern Roots aims to connect people to their family story with […]

Finalists Announced for National History Day in Indiana South Region Contest

The Indiana Historical Society (IHS) proudly announces students have been selected to advance to the National History Day in Indiana (NHDI) State Contest after a successful South region contest on Saturday, March 12. The contest included students from Bartholomew, Brown, Hamilton, Hancock, Kosciusko, Marion, Monroe, Perry, Shelby, Vanderburgh and Washington counties. Approximately 80 students took […]

Finalists Announced for National History Day in Indiana IPS Region Contest

The Indiana Historical Society (IHS) proudly announces students have been selected to advance to the National History Day in Indiana (NHDI) State Contest after a successful IPS region contest on Wednesday, March 9. The contest included students from Marion county. Approximately 63 students took part in Wednesday’s contest, with finalists advancing to the 2022 NHDI […]

Dimensions in Testimony Exhibit at Indiana Historical Society an Interactive Journey into Holocaust History

The Indiana Historical Society (IHS)’s newest exhibit, Dimensions in Testimony, opens March 12 at the Eugene and Marilyn Glick Indiana History Center, located at 450 W. Ohio St. in downtown Indianapolis. Brought to IHS in partnership with CANDLES Holocaust Museum and Education Center, this groundbreaking project from USC Shoah Foundation enables people to ask questions […]

Finalists Announced for National History Day in Indiana Central Region Contest

The Indiana Historical Society (IHS) proudly announces students have been selected to advance to the National History Day in Indiana (NHDI) State Contest after a successful Central region contest on Saturday, March 5. The contest included students from DeKalb, Hamilton and Marion counties. Approximately 222 students took part in Saturday’s contest, with finalists advancing to […]