What is a Barrio and why is it lost? First, Barrio is the Spanish word for neighborhood. It is typically …
2020 is here and with it comes an exciting year of Women’s Suffrage Centennial celebrations. With the sheer amount of …
Many families are like mine, with stacks of heirlooms and photographs dating back multiple generations scattered about different relatives’ homes, …
I recently cataloged a charming miniature book, Whatever Happened to Valley Mills, Indiana? According to the Miniature Book Society, “In the …
Featured image: An artist's rendering of the Exposition Building in 1874. As part of my job with the Indianapolis Bicentennial Project, I …
Potica (po-TEET-sa) is a traditional Slovenian walnut bread, usually made around Christmas and Easter. Both sides of my family are …
It’s that time of year again; cooler days, longer nights, an electric stirring to the air as plans are made …
Many museums pride themselves on their collections. These collections are held in the public trust, meaning that although the museum …
On Friday, Oct. 18, the History Center was rocked by another historic murder, during this year’s Whodunit? event. No fear, …
For me, this time of year is all about celebrations. Not only are we celebrating birthdays and anniversaries in my …