INDIANAPOLIS—The Indiana Historical Society (IHS) proudly announces 550 students from schools across the state took part in the 2019 National History Day in Indiana (NHDI) state contest, Saturday, April 13, at the University of Indianapolis. Through the 2019 theme of “Triumph and Tragedy in History,” students explored the impact of historic events, such as the […]
INDIANAPOLIS—The Indiana Historical Society (IHS) invites guests to hear stories about Indiana’s Asian community—both past and present—with the opening of its new exhibit, Be Heard: Asian Experiences in Indiana. The exhibit, on display April 27 through July 27 at the Eugene and Marilyn Glick Indiana History Center, celebrates the community that has been calling Indiana […]
INDIANAPOLIS—Authors from across the state are coming together for a special event hosted by the Indiana Historical Society (IHS). IHS is celebrating the fifth annual National Independent Bookstore Day on Saturday, April 27, with an Independent Author Festival. From 1 to 4 p.m., 18 authors will be at the Eugene and Marilyn Glick Indiana History […]
INDIANAPOLIS—Early registration is open for a genealogy conference jam packed with ways to explore your family tree. The Indiana Historical Society (IHS) proudly announces details for Midwestern Roots 2019, July 19 and 20, at the Indianapolis Marriott East, located at 7202 E. 21st St. in downtown Indianapolis. The two-day event is designed for anyone bitten […]
INDIANAPOLIS—More than 150 years after the worst maritime disaster in U.S. history, the story of the steamboat Sultana takes on new life, thanks to an author who found inspiration in her own family tree. The Indiana Historical Society (IHS) Press invites readers along for the journey with the release of Yours: The Civil War, a […]
INDIANAPOLIS—The Indiana Historical Society (IHS) invites guests to dig into the past with the opening of its latest exhibit, You Are There 1939: Exploring Angel Mounds. The new exhibit will take guests back in time to an archaeological dig at Angel Mounds in Southern Indiana, where workers are on the brink of uncovering a once-thriving […]
INDIANAPOLIS—The Indiana Historical Society (IHS) invites families to celebrate Indiana’s circus tradition with its 18th annual Circus Day, a free event featuring carnival activities, live performances and access to the award-winning Indiana Experience. Circus Day takes place Saturday, March 30, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., at the Eugene and Marilyn Glick Indiana History Center, […]
INDIANAPOLIS—Indiana history is full of fascinating women whose famous last names overshadowed their own unique accomplishments. For one night only, the Indiana Historical Society (IHS) brings to life their stories with the return of the popular Women’s History Month program, “History in Four Bites: Women Behaving Badly.” The program takes participants through a series of […]
INDIANAPOLIS—The Indiana Historical Society (IHS) announces an extraordinary night of bourbon tasting in downtown Indianapolis has even more to offer in its third year. Indy’s Premier Bourbon Celebration, presented by Payless Liquors, features more bourbons than ever before, as well as the Indiana debut of American Freedom Distillery’s Horse Soldier® Bourbon. Guests will be among […]
INDIANAPOLIS—Just in time for Presidents Day, a new book tells the story of the only president elected from the Hoosier State. On February 18, the Indiana Historical Society (IHS) Press will launch the 13th volume in its Youth Biography Series, Mr. President: A Life of Benjamin Harrison, by award-winning author and Indiana native Ray E. […]
