All aboard! When you visit the Indiana State Fair from July 29 through August 21, hop on board the Indiana Historical Society’s (IHS) Indiana History Train to check out an exhibit celebrating the heart of basketball in the United States. The Indiana History Train is three freight train cars on approximately 200 feet of standalone […]
The Indiana Historical Society (IHS) has added more than 5,000 new scans to its Indiana Jewish Historical Society (IJHS) Digital Collection a project made possible by a grant from the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS), administered by the Indiana State Library. IHS received the $15,000 Library Services Technology Act (LSTA) grant in […]
The Indiana Historical Society (IHS) is proud to announce Alpha Blackburn, SFC Sammy L. Davis, Rabbis Sandy and Dennis Sasso, Cardinal Joseph W. Tobin, C.Ss.R., and Dr. Carolyn Yau Yan Woo are being recognized as its 2022 Indiana Living Legends. This years class of Living Legends will be honored at the annual gala on Thursday, […]
The Indiana Historical Society (IHS) proudly announces several Indiana students received special awards and honors at the National Contest for the National History Day (NHD) program held virtually from June 12-18. The prizes were announced during a virtual ceremony June 18 at University of Maryland, College Park. Each year at the National Contest, officials choose […]
The Indiana Historical Society (IHS)’s newest exhibit, From Indiana with Love: Photos and Stories from Cold War Indiana, opens June 11 at the Eugene and Marilyn Glick Indiana History Center, located at 450 W. Ohio St. in downtown Indianapolis. The exhibit, located in the Lanham Gallery, will explore documents and photos that portray Indiana’s role […]
A popular summer series returns to downtown Indianapolis with a spectacular lineup of entertainers. The Indiana Historical Society (IHS) invites guests to the 2022 Concerts on the Canal season along with Free Admission Thursdays, June 2 through July 14. All Concerts on the Canal performances are from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Eugene and […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 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 […]
