Want to get closer to history and take a virtual step back in time? The Indiana Historical Society (IHS) has made two of its popular features — You Are There and Be Heard exhibits — available online. And you can access them for free! “We are so excited to make some of our most popular […]
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 West region contest on Saturday, February 26. The contest included students from DeKalb, Kosciusko, Parke and Sullivan counties. Approximately 48 students took part in Saturday’s contest, with finalists advancing […]
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 Northwest region contest on Saturday, February 19. The contest included students from Kosciusko, Marshall and St. Joseph counties. Approximately 100 students took part in Saturday’s contest, with finalists advancing […]
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 Northeast region contest on Saturday, February 12. The contest included students from Kosciusko, Noble and Whitley counties. Approximately 41 students took part in Saturday’s contest, with finalists advancing to […]
In the latest release from the Indiana Historical Society (IHS) Press, “Looking Forward, Giving Back: The Jewish Merchants of Downtown Indianapolis,” author Kenneth L. Turchi traces the 150-year history of the Jewish merchants, offering a glimpse of a more genteel time when shopping downtown was a special experience. Jewish business owners came to America from […]
Two new Indiana county historians have been appointed in Marshall and Martin counties, with their terms beginning January 2022. New Marshall County Historian Kurt West Garner was born in Bremen to a family who traces its roots to pre-county organization, and is a lifelong resident of Marshall County. In 2008, Garner established a historic preservation-focused […]
The Indiana Historical Society (IHS) is looking for volunteers to serve as virtual judges for the 2022 National History Day in Indiana (NHDI) contests. NHDI is a yearlong program dedicated to enhancing history education in Indiana’s schools. Students in grades four through 12 explore a historical subject that fits under the annual theme. This year’s […]
The Indiana Historical Society (IHS)’s newest exhibit, Jewish Merchants of Downtown Indianapolis, opens tomorrow, January 15, at the Eugene and Marilyn Glick Indiana History Center, located at 450 W. Ohio St. in downtown Indianapolis. The exhibit expands on the history of Jewish merchants — Hiram Passmore Wasson, William Herman Block, Leopold Strauss and others — […]
In honor of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s efforts for his community, the Indiana Historical Society (IHS) has set aside a day to help Hoosiers learn more about his efforts and his legacy, and engage in acts of service. A daylong celebration with free special programs takes place on Monday, January 17 from 10 […]
In the latest release from the Indiana Historical Society (IHS) Press, “Building Community: The Flanner and Buchanan Families of Indianapolis,” author Julie Young shows how the name Buchanan is not only synonymous with Indianapolis but is recognized and respected among funeral directors throughout the United States. Celebrating its 140th anniversary, Flanner Buchanan’s longevity as a […]
