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Postcards Send Glimpse of Past
A collection of 41 postcards from 1909 to 1953 joins the approximately 15,000 postcards in the IHS collection.
> moreWhat Is a Hoosier?
It’s safe to conclude the Hoosher and Hoosier nickname adopted by Indiana residents and for them by their nearby neighbors was derived from the dialect term (probably traceable from England) not uncommon among southern immigrants to Indiana and the ...
> moreThe Native Americans
Native American ancestors inhabited the land of Indiana from around 9500 B.C.
> moreIHS Joins IndyTalks
In an effort designed to foster a sense of community through respectful and creative civic dialogue, some of the city and state’s most active organizations will examine Indiana’s future from their own unique perspectives through the provocative ...
> moreGlamour in the Collection
Retired news anchor Howard Caldwell credits his grandmother and parents for instilling in him a love of movies and the theater, but the English Theatre holds a special place in his heart. “It was Broadway in Indianapolis,” he says.
> moreOne-of-a-Kind WWII Collection
In early 1945, Master Sgt. Robert J. (Bob) Kennedy was in an area south of Manila awaiting reassignment after his unit was nearly wiped out in the retaking of Philippines.
> moreLew Wallace Letters Go West
The 96,000-square-foot New Mexico History Museum opened its doors for the very first time Memorial Day Weekend, and while taking a comprehensive look at the Western state’s past, it includes some Hoosier history as well.
> moreDid You Know Uneeda Biscuit?
Included in the Indiana Historical Society’s collection is a cache of historical advertising material.
> moreFrom Our Blog
- A Dial-Up Librarian Enters the Blogosphere – March 10, 2010
- What a great way to share some of our hidden gems!
- Bringing History to Life – Never the Same Day Twice! – March 9, 2010
- We're hard at work and loving every minute of it.
- Telling a Hero's Tale – March 9, 2010
- Why I decided to write about the career of fighter pilot Alex Vraciu.
- How Do We Look? – March 3, 2010
- We've made some changes - online and off.
What's Happening
- Indiana Experience Gala – March 19
- A special evening of celebration
- Member Preview Breakfast, Indiana Experience – March 20
- Members enjoy a free breakfast and a sneak peek.
- Grand Opening, Indiana Experience – March 20
- Discover a new way to live history.
- Laureate Series Concert – March 21
- International Violin Competition of Indianapolis
- Ninth Annual Circus Day – March 27
- Clown around!
Plan Your Event
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