INDIANAPOLIS—The Indiana Historical Society has appointed Jody Blankenship as President and CEO. Blankenship, a long-time leader at some of the country’s most distinguished state historical societies, joins the Indiana Historical Society after serving as Chief Executive Officer of the Connecticut Historical Society. The Indiana Historical Society, one of the largest and most prominent historical societies […]
INDIANAPOLIS—The latest recipient of the Indiana Historical Society’s (IHS’s) Eli Lilly Lifetime Achievement Award has contributed to an awareness and appreciation of Indiana’s history—locally, statewide, regionally, and even nationally—for decades. IHS is proud to recognize Robert G. Barrows of Indianapolis with the prestigious award, given annually to an individual who has made extraordinary contributions to […]
INDIANAPOLIS—The Indiana Historical Society (IHS) is issuing a call for award nominations ahead of its annual Founders Day celebrations. The awards recognize deserving teachers, historians and organizations who bring awareness to and express appreciation for Indiana’s history on local, regional and statewide levels. New this year, an additional award will recognize an outstanding collaborative history-based […]
INDIANAPOLIS—The Indiana Historical Society (IHS) is pleased to announce the 2018 Concerts on the Canal lineup. The popular summer series returns to downtown Indianapolis on Thursday nights, June 7 through July 26. In addition, concert Thursdays feature free admission to the Eugene and Marilyn Glick Indiana History Center, located at 450 W. Ohio St., with […]
INDIANAPOLIS—The Indiana Historical Society (IHS) is proud to announce Leonard Hoops, Sallie W. Rowland, Deborah Hearn Smith and Jeffrey H. Smulyan are being recognized as the 2018 Indiana Living Legends. This year’s class of Living Legends will be honored at the annual gala, Friday, July 27, at the Eugene and Marilyn Glick Indiana History Center, […]
INDIANAPOLIS—The Indiana Historical Society (IHS) proudly announces more than 500 students from 40 schools around the state took part in the 2018 National History Day in Indiana (NHDI) state contest, Saturday, April 14, at Ivy Tech’s campus in downtown Indianapolis. The 2018 national theme is “Conflict and Compromise in History,” and students explored the impact […]
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 […]
