The Indiana Historical Society (IHS)’s newest exhibit, Indiana Lore: Tracing the Roots of Indiana’s Tall Tales, is now open at the Eugene and Marilyn Glick Indiana History Center, located at 450 W. Ohio St. in downtown Indianapolis. The exhibit takes a look at many of Indiana’s local legends — from the Beast of Busco, the […]
The Indiana Historical Society (IHS) is proud to announce A’Lelia Bundles, Albert Chen, Joseph and Sarah Ellen Mamlin, and Cynthia Simon Skjodt are being recognized as its 2021 Indiana Living Legends. This year’s class of Living Legends will be honored at the annual gala on Thursday, October 7, at the Scottish Rite Cathedral, located at […]
The Indiana Historical Society (IHS) recently announced its support of 18 local historical societies and organizations representing 15 Indiana counties. The IHS issued more than $500,000 during its most recent Heritage Support Grants program, an initiative launched in 2015 and made possible by a grant from Lilly Endowment Inc. The current iteration of the program […]
The Indiana Historical Society (IHS) is proud to host historian and musician Joshua A. Thompson as part of the Lacy Family Distinguished Lecturer Series. “The Jazz State of Indiana with Joshua A. Thompson” is presented by the Lacy Foundation with support from the Indianapolis Jazz Foundation and Indy Jazz Fest. It takes place Thursday, August […]
The Indiana Historical Society (IHS) is excited to announce a new partnership with Ted Green Films (TGF). This partnership will couple the IHS’s collections, expertise and capacity with TGF’s incredible and historically-important storytelling to document and share Hoosier history in order to increase historical understanding and awareness. All of TGF’s film footage will be added […]
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 […]
