Indianapolis Colts: The Exhibit Now Open at the Indiana History Center INDIANAPOLIS—As a new era of professional football in Indiana unfolds, the Indiana Historical Society (IHS) invites guests to connect with the story of the Indianapolis Colts and how the team embodies the values, drive and heart of the city they call home. Indianapolis Colts: […]
Indianapolis—The Indiana Historical Society (IHS) is proud to announce that longtime Indiana Repertory Theatre executive artistic director Janet Allen, Olympic gold medalist and Indiana Fever star Tamika Catchings, corporate and philanthropic leaders John and Sarah Lechleiter, and Hulman & Company President and CEO Mark Miles will be honored at the annual Indiana Living Legends Gala. […]
Indianapolis—The Indiana Historical Society (IHS) is pleased to announce the 2017 Concerts on the Canal lineup. The popular summer series returns to downtown Indianapolis Thursday nights, May 25 through July 27, and features a special Fourth of July concert. In addition, IHS is offering free admission and extended hours at the Eugene and Marilyn Glick […]
Indianapolis—Discover immigrant ancestors, as well as the family black sheep, tinkerers and inventors, when the Indiana Historical Society (IHS) hosts the Legal Genealogist. Over the course of a two-day workshop, May 19 and 20, Judy G. Russell will lead five sessions aimed at getting legal records to reveal their secrets. All sessions will take place […]
Indianapolis—A one-of-a-kind history experience is headed to Hoosier communities across the state. The Indiana Historical Society (IHS) is proud to present History on Wheels, a 53-foot double expandable semi-trailer and state-of-the-art traveling exhibit that will visit festivals, schools and other special events. “For decades, the Indiana Historical Society has dedicated resources to giving people a […]
Indianapolis—Three Indianapolis bookstores are teaming up to celebrate Independent Bookstore Day with literary parties. On Saturday, April 29, guests of the Indiana Historical Society’s (IHS’s) Basile History Market, Bookmamas and Kids Ink Children’s Bookstore will be treated to free activities, book signings, discounts and prizes. In addition, those who visit multiple stores will be entered […]
Indianapolis—The Indiana Historical Society (IHS) is expanding its free annual Preservation Week Road Show to include digital scans, in addition to one-on-one consultations with appraisers and conservators. This year’s event is Saturday, April 22, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., at the Eugene and Marilyn Glick Indiana History Center in downtown Indianapolis. Now in its […]
Indianapolis—Families can step right up for free admission when the Indiana Historical Society (IHS) continues its circus tradition. On Saturday, March 25, IHS will host its 16th annual Circus Day celebration, featuring family-friendly carnival activities, live performances and the Indiana Experience. Circus Day runs from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Eugene and Marilyn […]
Indianapolis—In one of the Indiana Historical Society’s (IHS’s) most moving You Are There exhibits to date, visitors will be introduced to Italian prisoners of war in the chapel they built at Camp Atterbury—their home away from home. The exhibit, You Are There 1943: Italian POWs at Atterbury, debuts March 4, 2017, and runs through August […]
Indianapolis—For one night only, the Indiana Historical Society (IHS) is bringing bourbon enthusiasts together for a tasting that features more than a dozen distilleries and a silent auction of rare items. Indy’s Premier Bourbon Affair, hosted by IHS and presenting partner Payless Liquors, takes place Friday, Feb. 17, from 6:30 to 10 p.m., at the […]
