Indiana Historical Society

It’s National Proposal Day! 💍 If you’re looking for the ideal venue to say “I do” in Indianapolis, we’ve got you covered. Make your wedding part of history. Learn more and see our facility room rates: indianahistory.org/explore/facili… #IndianapolisWeddingVenue

Interested in learning more about how Indiana residents voted throughout history? Head on over to our Hoosiers at the Polls exhibit. Grab your museum tickets: indianahistory.org/visit/

Your story matters, and it belongs in history. We’re looking for: • Writings • Photos • Drawings and paintings • Short videos • Stories connected to Vietnam, the Interurban, and COVID-19 Submit your story: indianahistory.org/telling-your-s…

In partnership with Valkyrie’s Vault of Brownsburg, IN.

Join us for the most affordable pizza party in town! Enjoy while learning more about Indiana’s rich history with basketball. 🏀 Only $3 for students, $5 for the general public, and free for members. Register below! indianahistory.org/events/the-jun…

All aboard! 🚉 From interactive maps to a stimulated train ride, here’s what you can expect at our Electric Railway: Indiana’s Interurbans exhibit. Supported by Tom and Sue Hoback, and Ayres Foundation, Inc. Grab your tickets today: indianahistory.org/visit/

On this day in 1854, Eliza Blaker was born. In 1882, she launched Indianapolis’ free kindergarten movement, opening classrooms for working-class children and training teachers in her own home. #TodayInIndianaHistory

A lot of work and care go into building each of our displays. See how our Exhibit Team assembles an exhibit layer by layer in this behind-the-scenes video. 👀

History is hands-on here. 🏛️ Behind every artifact and archive is a team carefully researching and preserving Indiana’s past. This behind-the-scenes work ensures the stories that define our state are protected and shared, now and for generations to come.

Let’s play “Who’s That Hoosier?” Read through the clues and see if you can identify this Indiana resident before the answer is revealed on the last slide. Which slide did YOU guess it on? Let us know in the comments. #BlackHistoryMonth

Happy Presidents’ Day! These photos from our collections show presidents Theodore Roosevelt, Franklin D. Roosevelt, Grover Cleveland, and Harry S. Truman during visits to the Hoosier State.

✨Answer: W. Brooks and Wanda Y. Fortune History Lab!

Can you find this in the museum? 🔍 Clue: This is a place where curiosity runs the show and history gets a very close look. Do you know where this is? Drop your guess below, and we’ll reveal tomorrow!

Happy National Inventors’ Day! 💡 From sneakers to science, Indiana inventors have been changing the game for generations. Swipe through to see the inventions created by Hoosiers.

Have a history lover in your life? This Valentine’s Day gift guide is for you. Consider these books, puzzles, and the ultimate last-minute gift that keeps on giving: a yearly membership to the Indiana Historical Society. indianahistory.org/contribute/why…

Step into the voices, moments, and memories of Hoosiers who experienced the Vietnam War firsthand. Get your tickets here and save $2 when you buy online: indianahistory.org/visit/

In honor of National Send a Friend a Card Day, we’re sharing letters written to friends from the 1800s. This is your sign to break out the stationery and revive the lost art of letter writing, whether you have a little to say or a lot.

On this day in Indiana history in 1903, renowned architect Nathaniel A. Owings was born in Indianapolis. His work also includes Indianapolis landmarks such as the OneAmerica Tower and the former JCPenney building, pictured here.

It’s National Women and Girls in Sports Day! 🥎🏀🏐 The Indiana athletes you see pictured set the stage for the fantastic female athletes and sports teams our state has today.

On February 19, we’re hosting Unveiling a Forgotten Legacy: Black Displacement in Indianapolis. $10 for general public, $5 for members. Register here: indianahistory.org/events/unveili…