Indiana Historical Society

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09/11/2026

Today, we remember the lives lost on September 11, 2001, honor those who responded with courage, and reflect on a day that forever changed our nation.

You can visit this 9/11 memorial located outside IHS.

On this day in 1952, Dwight D. Eisenhower brought his presidential campaign to Indianapolis.During his visit, Eisenhower...
09/09/2026

On this day in 1952, Dwight D. Eisenhower brought his presidential campaign to Indianapolis.

During his visit, Eisenhower’s motorcade traveled down Indiana Avenue, stopping at the Indianapolis Recorder to meet editor Marcus C. Stewart Sr. as crowds gathered in the street.

Two months later, Eisenhower defeated Adlai Stevenson to become the 34th president of the United States.

Time for another game of Who’s That Hoosier? 👀See how quickly you can guess this one. The answer is revealed on the last...
09/07/2026

Time for another game of Who’s That Hoosier? 👀

See how quickly you can guess this one. The answer is revealed on the last slide!

How well do you know your Hoosier sports history? ⛹️Put these four moments in order from earliest to most recent, then d...
09/03/2026

How well do you know your Hoosier sports history? ⛹️

Put these four moments in order from earliest to most recent, then drop your answer in the comments! Correct answer will be revealed tomorrow.

09/01/2026

Every visitor experiences Freedom's Framework a little differently.

From unexpected discoveries to meaningful conversations, here's what a few guests had to say after exploring the exhibit.

What will stand out to you? Come visit soon to find out!

Get your tickets:

https://indianahistory.org/visit/

*Exhibit presented by Efroymson Family Fund. Additional support from Indianapolis Rotary Foundation and Ayres Foundation.

Let’s play another game of 2 Laws and a Lie. 👀Two of these are true and one’s a lie. Leave your guesses for the lie in t...
08/28/2026

Let’s play another game of 2 Laws and a Lie. 👀

Two of these are true and one’s a lie. Leave your guesses for the lie in the comments! Answer will be revealed tomorrow.

Happy National Dog Day! 🐶These good boys and girls have been stealing the spotlight in Indiana family photos for generat...
08/26/2026

Happy National Dog Day! 🐶

These good boys and girls have been stealing the spotlight in Indiana family photos for generations. Take a stroll through the archives with some of our favorite canine companions.

It's time for another round of Who's That Hoosier? 👀Today's mystery Hoosier helped put Indiana on the literary map.Swipe...
08/24/2026

It's time for another round of Who's That Hoosier? 👀

Today's mystery Hoosier helped put Indiana on the literary map.

Swipe through the clues and see if you can guess before it’s revealed on the last slide. Let us know how quickly you guessed it!

Swing into September with the Lazy River Jazz Band🎺 — IU jazz talent led by trumpeter Sam Butler, playing authentic Dixi...
08/20/2026

Swing into September with the Lazy River Jazz Band🎺 — IU jazz talent led by trumpeter Sam Butler, playing authentic Dixieland classics inspired by legends like Louis Armstrong and Al Hirt.

September 3 | 7 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Frank and Katrina Basile Theater

Presented by TimelessMusicProject.

Get your tickets here: https://indianahistory.org/events/lazy-river-jazz-band/

08/19/2026

What a night celebrating four remarkable Hoosiers!

On Friday, we gathered for the annual Indiana Living Legends Gala, honoring Dr. Craig Brater, Don Fischer, John M. Mutz, and Renee Chube Washington.

A special thank you to our generous sponsors, Lake City Bank and Ice Miller LLP, whose support makes this celebration — and our statewide mission to preserve Indiana's stories — possible.

And thank you to everyone who joined us in celebrating this year’s Living Legends and the lasting impact their work has made on Indiana.

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