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 remotely from June 14-20. The prizes were announced during a virtual ceremony June 20 at University of Maryland, College Park. Each year at the National Contest, officials choose one junior […]
INDIANAPOLIS — Stay connected to the stories of the Hoosier state while you’re sheltering at home. Join the Indiana Historical Society (IHS) for History Happy Hours, a series of insightful online conversations with some of Indiana’s most interesting historians. History Happy Hours are live virtual conversations via Zoom, with the opportunity for a question-and-answer session […]
INDIANAPOLIS — The Indiana Historical Society (IHS) proudly announces 469 students from schools across the state took part in the 2020 National History Day in Indiana (NHDI) State Contest virtually from April 17-27. NHDI is a yearlong program dedicated to enhancing history education in Indiana’s schools. Through the 2020 theme of “Breaking Barriers in History,” […]
INDIANAPOLIS — Want to dig into Indiana’s history from the comfort of your home? Now you can! The Indiana Historical Society (IHS) is offering valuable — and free — virtual resources and e-learning opportunities to fellow Hoosiers and visitors from around the globe. Virtual resource options include games and trivia, educational resources for teachers and […]
INDIANAPOLIS — The Indiana Historical Society (IHS) is launching a collecting initiative to document the COVID-19 pandemic and its impact on Indiana in real time. IHS requests the input and collaboration of Hoosiers throughout the state for “Telling Your Story: Documenting COVID-19 in Indiana.” Hoosiers are encouraged to send writings, photos, drawings and even short […]
Evansville, Ind. — 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 Southwest region contest on Friday, March 13. The contest included students from Brown, Perry, Vanderburgh and Washington counties. As part of IHS’s commitment to prioritizing the health […]
Hanover, Ind. — 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 Southeast region contest on Saturday, March 14. The contest included students from Brown, Marion, Monroe and Washington counties. As part of IHS’s commitment to prioritizing the health […]
“You Are There 1927: Gennett Studio” opens March 14 at History Center The Indiana Historical Society (IHS) invites guests back in time to visit a musical recording business that, while short-lived, helped define American music for generations to come. “You Are There 1927: Gennett Studio” opens Saturday, March 14, at the Eugene and Marilyn Glick […]
INDIANAPOLIS — 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 Central region contest at Carmel High School in Carmel on Saturday, Mar. 7. The contest included students from Hamilton, Hendricks, Madison, Marion, Shelby and Tippecanoe counties. Approximately […]
INDIANAPOLIS — The latest release from the Indiana Historical Society (IHS) Press commemorates the centennial of women receiving the right to vote in the United States. “We Must Be Fearless”: The Woman Suffrage Movement in Indiana by historian Anita Morgan examines the struggles and triumphs of a myriad of Hoosier women banding together to seek […]
