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When many people think of the Indiana Historical Society, most minds often gravitate toward archives of the state?s history. This …
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Our first encounter with an object is usually with our eyes, closely followed by that fifth human sense called touch. …
The intrinsic nature of things makes objects vulnerable to damage as they age. All objects have special physical needs based …
Ok, storage seems simple, but beyond handling with care, how and where our valuables are stored will actually affect long-term …
I?d like to talk a little about books now. Books are complex objects. They?re made from a variety of materials …
Paper was invented in China where they had their own methods, but most historic papers in North America come from …
I?ve overseen the preservation of thousands of the historic maps, manuscripts and other works on paper in our collection for …
For the times, they are a changin?. So goes the Dylan tune of a while ago and so it goes …
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ExhibitsOpen 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through SaturdayOpen 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. SundayWilliam H. Smith Memorial LibraryOpen 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday
Open 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. SundayHistory MarketOpen 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday
Open 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. SundayStardust Terrace Café HoursOpen 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday
Open 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday