Indiana Historical Society

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Big congratulations to this year’s National History Day - National Contest award winners! 🎉After months of research, cre...
06/18/2026

Big congratulations to this year’s National History Day - National Contest award winners! 🎉

After months of research, creativity, and hard work, these students earned top honors for bringing history to life in meaningful and impactful ways. We’re proud to celebrate the next generation of historians, storytellers, and thinkers.

Presented by Rooker Family Foundation with support from Vigran Family Foundation.

What’s YOUR Hoosier nickname? Find your birth month + birth day to find out! Comment below what you got and tag a Hoosie...
06/17/2026

What’s YOUR Hoosier nickname? Find your birth month + birth day to find out!

Comment below what you got and tag a Hoosier friend to find theirs 👀

06/15/2026

Your perfect summer night on the canal is waiting. 🎶

Concerts on the Canal take place every other Thursday in June and July.

Grab your friends, enjoy the waterfront views, and spend the evening with live music in the heart of downtown Indianapolis.

*Presented by OneAmerica Financial Foundation.

Reserve your table here:
https://indianahistory.org/events/concerts-on-the-canal-steel-petals/

We’re proud to share that our documentary Beyond El Barrio: Early Cultural Contributions to the City of Indianapolis, Se...
06/12/2026

We’re proud to share that our documentary Beyond El Barrio: Early Cultural Contributions to the City of Indianapolis, Seen and Unseen has received a Leadership in History Award from the American Association for State and Local History (AASLH).

Beyond El Barrio tells the story of Indianapolis’ historic Latino neighborhood, El Barrio, highlighting its rich cultural legacy, the impact of displacement caused by interstate construction, and the lasting contributions of Latino communities to our city.

The award honors both the documentary and the May 2025 community launch event, which brought together former residents and community members for a panel discussion and public screening.

This program was made possible through a grant from Indiana Humanities.

Watch the documentary on YouTube: https://youtu.be/4imcFbUhqWY

06/11/2026

Every story from the Vietnam War carries a human voice behind it.

Our Hoosier Voices from Vietnam exhibit shares the experiences, memories, and perspectives of Indiana veterans and families whose lives were shaped by the war. Through personal stories and firsthand accounts, this exhibit offers a deeper look at a pivotal moment in history and the people who lived through it.

*Exhibit presented by Carter Family Fund, with additional support from Ayres Foundation and Nicholas H. Noyes, Jr., Memorial Foundation, Inc., and Arthur Jordan Foundation.

Get your tickets to explore these powerful Hoosier stories:
https://indianahistory.org/visit/

It’s time for another game of Who’s That Hoosier? This Hoosier was born today, June 9, in 1891. Swipe through the clues ...
06/09/2026

It’s time for another game of Who’s That Hoosier?

This Hoosier was born today, June 9, in 1891.

Swipe through the clues and let us know in the comments which slide you guessed it!

Did you know the first competition hosted at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway WASN’T a car race? 👀On this day in June 190...
06/05/2026

Did you know the first competition hosted at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway WASN’T a car race? 👀

On this day in June 1909, thousands gathered to watch a national gas balloon race organized by Speedway President Carl Fisher.

Indianapolis Motor Speedway

What was pride like in the 90s? 🏳️‍🌈Travel back in time through these photos to Indy Pride 1996. Indy Pride
06/03/2026

What was pride like in the 90s? 🏳️‍🌈

Travel back in time through these photos to Indy Pride 1996.

Indy Pride

June is an exciting month at IHS! From live music on the canal and cooking demonstrations to historic walking tours and ...
06/01/2026

June is an exciting month at IHS!

From live music on the canal and cooking demonstrations to historic walking tours and free Juneteenth admission, there’s something happening all month long at Indiana Historical Society.

Swipe to see which events you want to add to your calendar - >

Address

450 W. Ohio Street
Indianapolis, IN
46202

Opening Hours

Tuesday 10am - 5pm
Wednesday 10am - 5pm
Thursday 10am - 5pm
Friday 10am - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 5pm

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+13172321882

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