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Unknown to most and surprising to many, Indiana is home to one of the most diverse and rich circus cultures …
The newest You Are There: That Ayres Look, is unlike any previous exhibition in the Indiana Experience. This exhibit dives …
It seems that time capsules never really leave the news these days. Both nationally and closer to home, people are …
The Preservation Imaging Lab recently completed the Clowes Family Digital Collection, the largest collection to be digitized by IHS to …
The new year is upon us and spring is coming soon. For me, that means it's time to de-clutter my …
The William H. Smith Memorial Library collects and preserves the history of Indiana including old letters, maps, and photographs so …
In my seven years of work in the Local History Services department of IHS, first as assistant director and then as …
We just celebrated National Archives Month at the Indiana Historical Society! Did you know that IHS has some of Indiana's …
"I've lived in Columbus all my life," says 92-year-old Robert Brown. He is sharply dressed and wearing a conductor's hat. …
Hello, Indiana local history organizations! I am Kelsey Smith, the new intern at Local History Services. I am currently a graduate student …
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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