The Soldiers & Sailors Monument is located on Monument Circle in the heart of downtown Indianapolis. It cost $598,318 in 1902. Michigan Street.
Recognized as one of the world's outstanding monuments, the structure has come to symbolize both the City of Indianapolis and the State of Indiana. The Limestone used for the monument is gray oolitic limestone from the Romona quarries of Owen County. It stands 284 feet, 6 inches high, only 15 feet shorter than the Statue of Liberty. It has been estimated that building a similar structure today wou
ld cost more than five hundred million dollars. The Colonel Eli Lilly Civil War Museum was once housed in the lower level of the Monument, however, the Museum has recently been relocated to the Indiana War Memorial Museum, located just four blocks north of the Soldiers and Sailors Monument at 55 E. The Soldiers and Sailors Monument is apart of the Indiana War Memorial Plaza Historic District. The plaza includes the Indiana War Memorial and the USS Indianapolis Memorial on the canal which are all holdings of the Indiana War Memorial Commission.
Celebrate Black History Month at Monument Circle! All month Shining A Light will showcase the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr with a special presentation and short tribute every night of the month.
See it for yourself! February 1-28 at 6:30p.m., 8p.m., and 9:30p.m.!
AES Indiana
Downtown Indy
Indiana War Memorials
The observation deck of the Soldiers and Sailors Monument can be reached by climbing 331 steps or riding an elevator 90% of the distance and climbing the remaining 31 steps.
The observatory is open from Friday through Sunday 10:30 - 5:30!
The Soldiers & Sailors Monument was originally designed to honor Indiana’s Civil War veterans. Today, the Monument commemorates the valor of Hoosier veterans who served in all wars prior to WWI.
(Image: General Picture Collection, Indiana Historical Society)
Did you know the Soldiers and Sailors Monument observatory is open from Friday through Sunday 10:30a.m. - 5:30p.m.?
Visit the observatory this weekend!
This weekend we celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Dr. King was born on January 15, 1929. Since 1983, thanks to efforts from late Indiana Congresswoman Katie Beatrice Hall, his birthday was approved as a federal holiday which will be observed on Monday, January 16.
Dr. King dedicated his life to nonviolent civil rights activity. He was assassinated in 1968, but his legacy continues to resonate in the United States and around the world.
Visit the Soldiers & Sailors Monument this weekend to see the Shining A Light projection dedicated to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. on the AES Indiana building through January 16. The presentation runs nightly at 6:30 p.m., 8:00 p.m., and 9:30p.m.
Happy New Year!
The Soldiers and Sailors Monument will be closed on Sunday, January 1.
Happy New Year!
It's that magical time of year again! The Downtown Indy Circle of Lights® presented by IBEW Local 481 celebrates its 60th anniversary on November 25. Be part of Indy's time-honored tradition on with grand festivities starting at 6:30 p.m. From festive food and beverages to LIVE entertainment, there's lots to engage with prior to the "flip of the switch" shortly before 8 p.m.
Learn more here: https://downtownindy.org/events/circle-of-lights.
Thank you WISH-TV for featuring the Soldiers and Sailors Monument this week. For almost 120, since the dedication in August of 1902, the monument has been an icon of Indianapolis.
The Indianapolis area is home to a number of “treasures” — interesting places, museums, and landmarks that make Indy special. Join News 8’s Hanna Mordoh on a tour of Indy’s treasures.
Part 1 |
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) -- Monument Circle is
Due to expected rain, "Circle of Lights" removal has been postponed another week and will take place January 24-25 instead of this weekend. The gift shop and observatory will therefore be closed on the 24th and 25th and will reopen the following Sunday.
Our poor elevator is out-of-service and will be so until further notice. The 330 steps are still open for those wishing to visit the observatory (Friday, Saturday, Sunday 10:30 to 5).
It's that time of year again...
We're remembering the laying of the cornerstone of our Great Monument 130 years ago today.
The elevator is working again!
The elevator is again in need of replacement parts, and will be out of service until further notice. The stairwell to the observatory will remain open (temperatures permitting).
The Gift Shop and Observatory will be closed for the 4th of July. See you on Friday!
It's summertime and the elevator is running again!
Did you know that when you're in our elevator, you're standing in the very center of Indianapolis?
Our elevator is out of service until further notice (hopefully only a week or so). Temperatures permitting, the stairs will remain open to visitors in the meantime.
Memorial Day Weekend Hours:
We'll open as soon as the parade ends on Saturday; regular hours Sunday; OPEN Memorial Day, 10:30 to 5:30!
Summer Business Hours! We're now open Wednesday thru Sunday, 10:30 to 5:30.
We have unusual hours this weekend at the Monument:
Friday, April 19th: CLOSED (State Holiday)
Saturday, April 20th: OPEN (Regular Hours)
Sunday, April 21st: CLOSED (Easter Sunday)
If you're planning to visit the Gift Shop and Observatory this weekend, be sure to make it on Saturday!
The Soldiers and Sailors Monument will be closed Good Friday April 19, 2019 and Easter April 21, 2019.
The Soldiers & Sailors Monument gift shop and observatory are open special spring break hours!
In addition to our regular Friday thru Sunday hours, we will be here March 27th & 28th and April 3rd & 4th.
10:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Come down and say hi!
Happy Spring from your friends at the Soldiers & Sailors Monument! Now that spring has sprung the white clover has started to bloom. Near the north entrance of the Monument is a curious medallion containing a double Three-Leaf Clover. This is an artistic representation of a Civil War Army Corps Badge for the Union Army, II Corps. The II Corps was a prominent unit because of its longevity and distinguished service in battle. The II Corps was active from 1862 to 1865 and was mainly associated with the Army of the Potomac.
A Corps was the largest organizational unit of army personnel consisting of 12,000 to 14,000 men. A Corps was divided into divisions of 3,000 -7,000 men. Each division member of the XXIV Corps wore the Clover Badge however the colors used varied for their respective division.
Happy Valentine's Day from your friends at the Soldiers & Sailors Monument! This heart sculpture is found near the south entrance to the monument. It represents the corps badge worn by the XXIV Corps of the Union Army during the Civil War. Each division member of the XXIV Corps wore the Heart Badge however the colors used varied for each division.
The "Circle of Lights" display will be coming down this Friday and Saturday. Our Gift Shop and Observatory will therefore be CLOSED both days (January 11th & 12th). Regular hours will resume Sunday.
The Soldiers & Sailors Monument Gift Shop & Observatory will be closed this Friday, November 23rd for "Circle of Lights" event set-up. Regular hours resume Saturday.
The holiday season is upon us! The Soldiers & Sailors Monument will be closed Friday, November 9th and Saturday, November 10th for "Circle of Lights" installation. Regular winter hours resume Sunday.
Today is the last day of summer hours. From November 2nd thru April 30th we are open Friday, Saturday, and Sunday 10:30 to 5:30. (Closed Monday thru Thursday)
The elevator is working again! Observatory stairs and elevator are now open.
Our elevator is up and running again! The observation tower is open for business.
Our air-conditioner is up and running today! Steps up to the observatory are now open. The elevator is still out of service, though, so stairs only until further notice.
While we continue to address issues with our elevator and air-conditioning, the Observatory will remain closed until further notice.
The observation tower is closed again today while technicians work on our elevator and air-conditioning.
Due to an unexpected elevator malfunction, the monument elevator has been closed for this weekend 7/14-7/15. Due to temperatures exceeding 90 degrees, the stairs to the observation deck will also be closed today.
POW MIA Council of Indianapolis, Inc.
On 6/21, the 2018 National POW/MIA Recognition Day poster was revealed during the Annual National League of POW/MIA Families meeting. This poster will be distributed around Indianapolis to promote the Indianapolis POW/MIA ceremony. Join us at the Indiana War Memorial at noon on Sept. 21st!
May is Motorcycle Safety and Awareness Month!
To draw further attention to motorcycle awareness, ABATE of Indiana will be hosting an event in conjunction with the Indiana War Memorial, the Marion County Traffic Safety Partnership,
Indiana Criminal Justice Institute, Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department, Indiana State Police, and the Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles.
The kickoff event for Motorcycle Safety and Awareness Month will take place on Monument Circle from 11:00 to 1:00 on Wednesday, May 9. All motorcyclists are welcome to join in and park their bike on “The Circle” with police motors from various agencies and some special attractions.
Rain Rain Go Away...we start our Summer Hours in May!
The Soldiers and Sailors Monument is now open Wednesday-Sunday 10:30am-5:30pm
Celebrate Arbor Day this weekend by visiting University Park to learn more about the trees on our property and how they benefit the city! Special thanks to the Indiana DNR's Community and Urban Forestry Department for making this possible 💚🌳🌲
100 Monument Cir
Indianapolis, IN
46204
Be the first to know and let us send you an email when Soldiers and Sailors Monument posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.
Recognized as one of the world's outstanding monuments, the structure has come to symbolize both the City of Indianapolis and the State of Indiana. The Limestone used for the monument is gray oolitic limestone from the Romona quarries of Owen County. It stands 284 feet, 6 inches high, only 20 feet shorter than the Statue of Liberty. It cost $598,318 in 1902. It has been estimated that building a similar structure today would cost more than five hundred million dollars. The lower level of the Monument houses the Colonel Eli Lilly Civil War Museum. The museum portrays Indiana's contribution to the American Civil War, the war that saved the union and ended the institution of slavery. The museum closed for long-term renovations in November 2018. It is closed to the public until further notice. In the interim, our Civil War artifacts will be displayed at the Indiana War Memorial Museum. The Monument is part of the Indiana War Memorial Plaza Historic District. The plaza also includes the Indiana War Memorial, Veterans Memorial Plaza (Obelisk Square), the American Legion Mall, and University Park. All are holdings of the Indiana War Memorial Commission which also oversees the USS Indianapolis Memorial, the 9/11 Memorial, and the Congressional Medal of Honor Memorial located nearby on the canal walk.
Indiana Local History Services
W Ohio StreetMasonic Library and Museum of Indiana
North Illinois Street (Located on The 5Th Floor of Indiana Freemasons’ HallEiteljorg Museum of American Indians and West
W. Washington StreetNational Medal of Honor Memorial
West Washington StreetJames Whitcomb Riley Museum Home
Lockerbie StreetNCAA Hall of Champions and Conference Center
W Washington StreetIndianapolis Firefighters Museum and Fallen F
Massachusetts AvenueBenjamin Harrison Presidential Site
N Delaware Street
Indiana Medical History Museum
Kirkbride Way
Eiteljorg Museum of American Indians and West
W. Washington Street
The Children's Museum of Indianapolis
N Meridian Street
Franklin Township Historical Society
S Franklin Road
M20CW - Museum of 20th Century Warfare
Glenn Road
#}
