On Saturday, April 29, the Indiana Historical Society (IHS) partners with Indianapolis Motor Speedway on a special “Kick-off to May” event to celebrate the history of “The Greatest Spectacle in Racing.” IHS invites guests to the Eugene and Marilyn Glick Indiana History Center, located at 450 W. Ohio St. in downtown Indianapolis, from 10 a.m. […]
The Indiana Historical Society (IHS) proudly announces two educators from Indiana contributed to a new classroom resource exploring Revolutionary Ideals, a collection of lesson plans and essays in preparation for the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence in 2026. Lesson plan authors from Indiana are Alan Birkemeier, a teacher at Central […]
The Indiana Historical Society (IHS) proudly announces two teachers from Indiana have been nominated for the Patricia Behring Teacher of the Year award. The award — recognizing the pivotal role teachers play in the lives of students — is sponsored by Patricia Behring, widow of the late Kenneth E. Behring, who previously sponsored the National […]
Thomas D. Hamm has been appointed the new county historian in Wayne County. Hamm is a native of New Castle, Ind., where he graduated from Chrysler High School in 1975. He attended Butler University on a debate team scholarship. There he studied with the eminent Indiana historian Emma Lou Thornbrough. He then did graduate work […]
In the latest book from the Indiana Historical Society (IHS) Press, “Sydney Pollack: A Subliminal Existentialist,” film historian Wes D. Gehring captures the respected director’s career by examining 10 of what Gehring considers Oscar-winner Pollack’s most telling pictures. This work weaves the story of Pollack’s life and career through 10 of his films: They Shoot […]
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 on Saturday, March 11. The contest included students from Brown, Hamilton, Hancock, Hendricks, Madison and Marion counties. Approximately 204 students took part in Saturday’s contest, with […]
INDIANAPOLIS (March 6, 2023) — 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 South region contest on Saturday, March 4. The contest included students from Brown, Monroe, Perry, Shelby and Washington counties. Approximately 70 students took part in Saturday’s […]
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 IPS region contest on Wednesday, March 1. The contest included students from Marion County. Approximately 33 students took part in Wednesday’s contest, with finalists advancing to the 2023 NHDI […]
The Indiana Historical Society (IHS)’s newest exhibit, Chuck Taylor All Star, opens March 4 at the Eugene and Marilyn Glick Indiana History Center, located at 450 W. Ohio St. in downtown Indianapolis. The exhibit explores the story of the man, Charles Hollis Taylor — better known as “Chuck” Taylor — and his iconic Converse All […]
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 West region contest on Saturday, February 25. The contest included students from Parke and Sullivan counties. Approximately 43 students took part in Saturday’s contest, with finalists advancing to the […]
