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Don’t forget! We have online exhibits available at your convenience! So much history can be learned in the comfort of yo...
01/24/2025

Don’t forget! We have online exhibits available at your convenience! So much history can be learned in the comfort of your own home! Click the link for all of our online exhibits: https://indianahistory.org/online-exhibits/

Join us tomorrow for Asian Pacific American Treasures and Tales and hear from Dr. Theodore S. Gonzalves as he explores t...
01/22/2025

Join us tomorrow for Asian Pacific American Treasures and Tales and hear from Dr. Theodore S. Gonzalves as he explores the history and culture of Asian Americans across the Midwest and around the country. Register now! https://indianahistory.org/events/asian-pacific-american-treasures-and-tales/

Sponsored by The Lacy Foundation
In association with the Smithsonian Institution

Smithsonian Affiliations National Museum of American History

Asian Americans are the fastest-growing group in the United States and include approximately 50 distinct ethnic groups, but their stories and experiences have often been sidelined or stereotyped. As a Smithsonian Affiliate, we hope you’ll join the Indiana Historical Society as Dr. Gonzalves explor...

Happy Martin Luther King Jr. Day! To celebrate the legacy of Dr. King, enjoy FREE ADMISSION to the Indiana Historical So...
01/20/2025

Happy Martin Luther King Jr. Day! To celebrate the legacy of Dr. King, enjoy FREE ADMISSION to the Indiana Historical Society. Stop by and participate in activities around the building, listen to stories and live out the dream of Martin Luther King Jr.!

Presented by The Charlitta and Robin Winston Family Fund for African American History

Yum! Today is National Popcorn Day! 🍿From kettle to caramel to loads of butter, popcorn makes the perfect snack. What’s ...
01/19/2025

Yum! Today is National Popcorn Day! 🍿From kettle to caramel to loads of butter, popcorn makes the perfect snack. What’s your favorite way to eat popcorn? To celebrate, here is a photo of Teresa Bradley and Karen Madison enjoying popcorn in Indianapolis in 1984.

On this day in 1994, record low temperatures were reported with New Whiteland hitting -36º F and Indianapolis hitting -2...
01/19/2025

On this day in 1994, record low temperatures were reported with New Whiteland hitting -36º F and Indianapolis hitting -27º F. How do you like to cope with the winter weather this time of year? Pictured here are school children caught in the snow on their way to school in Indianapolis in 1985.

Asian Americans are the fastest-growing group in the United States and include approximately 50 distinct ethnic groups, ...
01/17/2025

Asian Americans are the fastest-growing group in the United States and include approximately 50 distinct ethnic groups, but their stories and experiences have often been sidelined or stereotyped. As a Smithsonian Affiliate, we hope you’ll join the Indiana Historical Society on January 23 as Dr. Theodore S. Gonzalves explores history and culture across the Midwest and the United States through his book “Smithsonian Asian Pacific American History, Art, and Culture in 101 Objects.” The evening will also include a book signing! Register now! https://indianahistory.org/events/asian-pacific-american-treasures-and-tales/

Sponsored by The Lacy Foundation
In association with the Smithsonian Institution

Smithsonian Affiliations National Museum of American History

On this day in 1861, Indiana’s sixteenth governor, Henry Smith Lane, left office and Oliver Perry Morton became Indiana’...
01/16/2025

On this day in 1861, Indiana’s sixteenth governor, Henry Smith Lane, left office and Oliver Perry Morton became Indiana’s seventeenth governor. Lane served as governor for two days, knowing before the election that if the General Assembly became controlled by his political party, he would be appointed the new U.S. Senator from Indiana. Pictured here is a portrait of Henry Smith Lane.

Today is National Hat Day! Rock that headwear today. 🎩 To celebrate, here is a photo of the display at Lena Barr Hat Sho...
01/15/2025

Today is National Hat Day! Rock that headwear today. 🎩 To celebrate, here is a photo of the display at Lena Barr Hat Shop in Greenfield, Indiana, circa 1900. Show us your favorite hat in the comments!

Happy Museum Selfie Day! Visit the Indiana Historical Society and share your experience with us with a  . Give us the pe...
01/15/2025

Happy Museum Selfie Day! Visit the Indiana Historical Society and share your experience with us with a . Give us the perfect photo to commemorate your trip to learn Hoosier History. To celebrate, here is a photo of Indiana businessman J. Iriwn Miller taking a “selfie” in 1974 with a Leicaflex camera.

FREE ADMISSION day is coming up! Join us January 20 to honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with a day dedicat...
01/14/2025

FREE ADMISSION day is coming up! Join us January 20 to honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with a day dedicated to his legacy. Visit the Indiana Historical Society for activities, crafts, stories and more to follow in MLK’s footsteps. Get your tickets: https://indianahistory.org/events/martin-luther-king-jr-day-free-admission-3/

Presented by The Charlitta and Robin Winston Family Fund for African American History

Congratulations Aesop on your long-lasting impact! Did you know that you can have an impact on students like Aesop by ju...
01/14/2025

Congratulations Aesop on your long-lasting impact! Did you know that you can have an impact on students like Aesop by judging for National History Day in Indiana? Contests take place around the state beginning in February. You can see the dates and sign up to judge here: https://bit.ly/NHDIJudges2025

Congratulations are in order—the votes are in and our 2024 Festival of Trees winners are here! Out of 85 amazing trees, ...
01/14/2025

Congratulations are in order—the votes are in and our 2024 Festival of Trees winners are here! Out of 85 amazing trees, our top winner is "Step Right Up," sponsored by The Mothershead Foundation! Second place went to "The Blooming Ballet," sponsored by The Dance Refinery - Indianapolis, IN and our third-place finisher was "Elves at Work and Play," by Mary Lee Maier Community Pantry/Designed by Chick-fil-A Avon & Chick-fil-A Beechwood Centre.

Thank you to all of our sponsors who spent time and effort decorating the wonderful trees and congratulations to our winners! IHS is proud to host this annual holiday tradition and we look forward to next year!

Festival of Trees is Presented by Sullivan Hardware & Garden
Supported by The Mothershead Foundation, OneAmerica Financial, Printing Partners, and MacAllister Machinery Inc.

Today is National Pharmacist Day! To celebrate, here is a photo of Hook’s Drugstore, founded in Indianapolis in 1900 by ...
01/12/2025

Today is National Pharmacist Day! To celebrate, here is a photo of Hook’s Drugstore, founded in Indianapolis in 1900 by pharmacist John A. Hook. Hook’s Drugstore chain flourished for much of the early 20th century, and by 1912 there were 12 Indianapolis locations. Many of the original Hook's Drugstores are now being operated under CVS as the company purchased the Hook's chain of stores. One of the stores was restored and moved to the Indiana State Fairgrounds. The image here is of the interior of the museum at the fairgrounds.

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