INDIANAPOLIS—A new biography shares the never-before-told life story of Father Boniface Hardin, a Benedictine monk best known as the founder of Martin University, Indiana’s only Predominantly Black Institution (PBI). The Indiana Historical Society (IHS) Press and Martin University are pleased to announce the release of Pickin’ Cotton on the Way to Church: The Life and […]
INDIANAPOLIS—The Indiana Historical Society (IHS) invites guests to celebrate the contributions and legacy of an Indianapolis icon with the opening of its latest exhibit, You Are There 1915: Madam C.J. Walker, Empowering Women. Through the new exhibit, visitors will learn about this self-made millionaire and the successes and struggles she and her beauty product empire […]
INDIANAPOLIS—The Indiana Historical Society (IHS) is proud to announce Angela Ahrendts, Dan and Beth Elsener, Eva Kor, and Peyton Manning are being recognized as its 2019 Indiana Living Legends. This year’s class of Living Legends will be honored at the annual gala on Thursday, July 25, at the Eugene and Marilyn Glick Indiana History Center, […]
INDIANAPOLIS—The Indiana Historical Society (IHS) is issuing a call to action to neighborhoods, community groups and individuals ahead of the Indianapolis Bicentennial. IHS is seeking new historical resources about the city to be included in its Indianapolis History Collecting Initiative, generously supported by a $100,000 grant from Lilly Endowment Inc. The initiative is the first […]
INDIANAPOLIS—A popular summer series returns to downtown Indianapolis with new bands, as well as long-time favorites. The Indiana Historical Society (IHS) invites guests to the 2019 Concerts on the Canal season, with live music and Free Admission Thursdays, May 30 through July 18. All Concerts on the Canal performances are from 6 to 8 p.m., […]
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 […]
