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Eugene and Marilyn Glick Indiana History Center 450 West Ohio Street, Indianapolis, IN 46202

Indiana Experience Admission $13 Adult$12 Seniors 60 and older$5 Youth ages 5 through 17$2 Access Pass HoldersFree Children under 5Free IHS MembersFree Educators and Military Free parking with admission in lot off New York.

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Madam C.J. Walker Overview

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Madam C.J. Walker Overview

Madam C. J. Walker, the successful businesswoman who defied the racial and gender constraints of her time, has become a key part of our national historical narrative. Central to her story is the way she used her personal success to forcibly change long-established business, social, and political networks and foster new ones that empowered African Americans and women.

Section 1: Madam C.J. Walker Intro

Section 2: Born Sarah Breedlove

Section 3: Walker in Indianapolis 1910–1916

Section 4: Walker Builds Her Business

Section 5: Walker’s Business Booms

Section 6: Walker’s Philanthropy and Activism

Section 7: Walker’s Death and Legacy

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ExhibitsClosedWilliam H. Smith Memorial LibraryOpen 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through SaturdayHistory MarketOpen 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through SaturdayStardust Terrace Café HoursOpen 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Saturday