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. […]
INDIANAPOLIS (March 23, 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 Central Region Contest on Saturday, March 20. The contest included students from Marion, Hamilton, Shelby, Boone, Fayette and Tippecanoe counties. As part of […]
INDIANAPOLIS (March 8, 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 South and IPS Regional Contest on Saturday, March 6. The contest included students from Marion County and Washington County. As part of IHS’s […]
The Indiana Historical Society (IHS) is looking for volunteers to serve as virtual judges for the 2021 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) is celebrating February as Black History Month with a virtual workshop and a special History Happy Hour. On Saturday, February 6, IHS and the Virtual Genealogical Association are hosting a research roundtable, “Black History is Everyone’s History.” This virtual workshop will start with a few questions about participants’ backgrounds and […]
