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The citizens of Rockville were not pleased. The U.S. Treasury Department's Section of Painting and Sculpture had promised them a …
If you read my blog on a regular basis, you might recall a post from last year entitled “Celebrating the …
When I am on the road with the Local History Services department, the folks who run local history organizations often …
For Indianapolis Colts: The Exhibit, the Conservation department assisted with preparing several textile artifacts for display. The most challenging objects …
Is your bracket still intact? No, not the one you're thinking of – it's Archives March Madness here at IHS. …
In the spring of 1938 a reporter for the Indianapolis Times newspaper, John Bartlow Martin, seeking to break away from …
Lake life is a term that has taken off recently in Instagram tags, clothing lines and even lifestyle TV shows. …
I cataloged this book at the end of 2017, and I find it interesting for multiple reasons. Firstly, I enjoy …
I like architecture – a lot. But do you know what really makes me happy in the archives? Finding building plans that …
Well-behaved women seldom make history. – Laurel Thatcher Ulrich Our collections are full of stories of strong, gutsy ladies bucking tradition …
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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