The Indiana Historical Society (IHS) proudly announces several Indiana students received special awards at the National Contest for the National History Day (NHD) program held virtually from June 13-19. The prizes were announced during a virtual ceremony June 19 at University of Maryland, College Park. The 2021 National Contest virtually hosted almost 3,000 students across […]
A popular summer series returns to downtown Indianapolis with a spectacular lineup of entertainers. The Indiana Historical Society (IHS) invites guests to the 2021 Concerts on the Canal season along with Free Admission Thursdays, July 1 through July 29. All Concerts on the Canal performances are from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Eugene and […]
The Indiana Historical Society (IHS) is sparking excitement around reading with its Summer Youth Book Club for ages 9-13. Participants meet once a week over Zoom and connect with peers across Indiana to explore important topics, contribute to great conversations, meet a special guest and participate in hands-on activities led by the IHS education staff. […]
The Indiana Historical Society (IHS) is offering special $5 admission deals all summer long! All advance admission tickets are $5 to visit the Eugene and Marilyn Glick Indiana History Center now through September 4. Adult tickets are regularly priced at $13, and senior tickets are $12. But throughout the summer, a family of four can […]
Darrel Radford has been appointed the new county historian in Henry County. Radford replaces Richard Ratcliff, who retired earlier this year after serving 40 years as Henry County historian. Radford has been a journalist for 46 years and served in editor roles in New Castle, Knightstown, Winchester and Hartford City. His column, “Historically Speaking,” has […]
The Indiana Historical Society (IHS) is seeking nominations for eight annual awards given out at the Founders Day Dinner each year. With these awards, IHS recognizes outstanding individuals whose efforts have enriched the lives of others by conveying awareness and appreciation of Indiana’s history on local, regional and statewide levels. IHS is looking for nominations […]
One of the landmarks for ending discrimination based on sex in the U.S. education system came with the signing of Title IX in 1972. To showcase the impact of this important law during the past 50 years, the Indiana Historical Society (IHS) has opened its newest exhibit, Title IX: A Legacy of Access. Open through […]
The Indiana Historical Society (IHS) proudly announces 302 students from schools across the state took part in the 2021 National History Day in Indiana (NHDI) State Contest virtually on Saturday, May 1. NHDI is a yearlong program dedicated to enhancing history education in Indiana’s schools. The 2021 theme is “Communication in History: The Key to […]
INDIANAPOLIS (March 31, 2021) — The Indiana Historical Society (IHS) proudly announces students have been selected to advance to the National History Day in Indiana (NHDI) State Contest after the successful Indiana North Region Contest on Saturday, March 27. The contest included students from Kosciusko, Whitley, St. Joseph, Allen, Marion, DeKalb, Perry, Marshall and Monroe […]
INDIANAPOLIS (March 31, 2021) — Four new Indiana county historians have been appointed in Clinton, Lake, Posey and Warrick counties, with their terms beginning March 2021. In 1981, through an effort to improve the historical communication network in the state, the Indiana Historical Society and the Indiana Historical Bureau established the Indiana County Historian Program. […]
