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 		    INDIANA JUNIOR HISTORICAL SOCIETY  
 

The Indiana Junior Historical Society (IJrHS) was founded in 1938 with the vision that history is dynamic and exciting to explore. It continues to enhance history education throughout Indiana for students in grades 3 through 12. The IJrHS offers diverse and engaging programs that challenge participants to look at history from many perspectives and to consider Indiana’s role in the nation and the world. History clubs – sponsored by schools, libraries, local historical societies, home-school groups and individuals – promote investigation of Indiana’s rich heritage.

The Indiana Junior Historical Society is sponsored by
Eli Lilly and Company Foundation and the Boren Foundation

What does the Indiana Junior Historical Society (IJrHS) offer?

Indiana Junior Historical Society Membership Benefits and Resources

Becoming an Indiana Junior Historical Society Member

Upcoming Indiana Junior Historical Society Events

Indiana Junior Historical Society On-Line Forms

What does the Indiana Junior Historical Society (IJrHS) offer?

The IJrHS offers participants a wide array of flexible programs that expand the traditional view of history to include experiences in art and photography, music, writing, interpretive performances, historic preservation, family history and more. IJrHS students and educators are encouraged to:

  • Bring history alive in their homes, schools and local communities
  • Identify and design their own projects or choose from a menu of distinctive offerings for IJrHS members
  • Work at their own pace using their unique teaching and learning styles
  • Use materials relevant to their community and student skill levels
  • Find partners and resources both within and outside their area
  • Attend regional programs and workshops to enhance student research and reporting skills and network with other history student and history education professionals

For further information about the Indiana Junior Historical Society,
call (317) 233-4549 or e-mail us.

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Indiana Junior Historical Society Membership Benefits and Resources

In addition to providing access to the Indiana Historical Society’s experienced staff and outstanding collections in its William Henry Smith Memorial Library, history club membership offers sponsors and club members a number of benefits.

  All IJrHS members receive:
 
  • IJrHS NOTES, the official newsletter of the Indiana Junior Historical Society
  • Special members-only programs across the state throughout the year
  • Educator Resource Guide to programs and resources available from the IHS
  IJrHS educational members receive:
 
  • Free or reduced-rate opportunities to participate in IJrHS members-only and professional development programs
  • Benefits that all members receive (described above)
  IJrHS history club sponsors receive:
 
  • A complimentary Indiana Historical Society membership, including selected Society publications such as Traces of Indiana and Midwestern History
  • Member discounts at the Basile History Market
  • Professional development opportunities
  • Classroom programs
    • Each club receives one free student program each semester from the IJrHS coordinator. (Additional programs may be booked for an additional fee.) Program topics include famous Hoosiers, World War II, Madam C. J. Walker, Indiana statehood and Civil Rights in Indiana.
    • Descriptions of programs available for IJrHS clubs at your location
  • Complimentary classroom curriculum, enrichment opportunities, and exclusive materials such as the “Sponsor Key: A Resource and Activity Guide”
  • Educational resources produced by the IHS are available to sponsors at a discounted rate through the Basile History Market.

For more information:
  • Details on benefits of IHS membership
  • Updates on new IJrHS offerings, contact the IJrHS state coordinator at (317) 233-4549, or e-mail us.
If you have access to distance learning, consult the Center for Interactive Learning and Collaboration (CILC) Web site to see current offerings or to arrange an interactive session.

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Becoming an Indiana Junior Historical Society Member

History Club – If you are an adult with a passion for history and the time and patience to lead a group of young people, consider sponsoring a history club in your area.
  One-time charter fee: $5; annual dues: $2/member

Individual Member – If you are a student in grades 3 to 12 and there is no history club in your area, become an individual member.
  Annual dues: $5/member

Educational Member – If you are a post-secondary student, a pre-service educator, an educator without a club or if you would like to learn more about the Indiana Junior Historical Society before creating a history club, become an educational member.
  Annual dues: $15/member

To print an Indiana Junior Historical Society Affiliation Form, click here.

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EVENTS:

IJrHS Spring 2008 Activity
Indiana Basketball Hall of Fame
March 1, 2008

For the registration form for the IJrHS Spring 2008 Activity, click here.

 

For an Indiana Junior Historical Society Calendar of Events, click here.

For more information, contact the IJrHS coordinator at (317) 233-4549 or e-mail us.

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Indiana Junior Historical Society On-Line Forms

For 2008 IJrHS Scholarship Information, click here.

For 2008 IJrHS scholarship application, click here.

For 2008 IJrHS Pioneers scholarship information, click here.

To request IJrHS scholarship information, e-mail us .

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