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We encourage Hoosiers to think, read and talk. Follow us to learn about events across Indiana and to connect with the humanities.
Indianapolis, Indiana
Joined June 2009
Attend the 2025 American Association for State and Local History Annual Conference to meet others in the national history community. This year's program is full of sessions tailored to help you meet the current moment in Cincinnati on Sept. 10-13.
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Proof will return for its second year on Oct. 10-11 at the Harrison Center in Indianapolis, and we’re ready to welcome hundreds of writers, readers, and literary enthusiasts to celebrate writing that grows in the Midwest. Stay tuned for the full schedule later this summer.
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Thank you, Hoosiers, we’re more than halfway there! The generosity of a few donors allows us to double your gifts up to $15,000 now until July 4, meaning if you give $50, we get $100. Our deadline is near and we want to put these dollars to work for you.
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Today, we wanted to shout out our friends at the Indiana Historical Bureau!. They just celebrated two historical marker installations recently — one in Marion County for Madam C.J. Walker and one in Porter County for Almira Fifield. 📸: Indiana Historical Bureau
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We're a proud supporter of the 8th Annual Indy Shorts International Film Festival!. Join Heartland Film at Living Room Theaters and Newfields this July 22-27 for 250 shorts films curated into 39 themed programs. You can grab your tickets here:
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Catch us tonight at Get on Board!. The annual event hosted by Leadership Indianapolis is back again on June 23 at Newfields, bringing together community members and the nonprofit organizations that power Indianapolis. There's still time to RSVP:
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With 41 films, 3 brand new panels, and 3 workshops, the Indiana Youth Film Festival will be bigger than ever this year!. You're invited to attend the first film festival exclusively for young Indiana filmmakers on June 27-28 in Indianapolis.
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RT @IndianaHistory: Curious about the history of The Hoosier Slide? Click the link to read our newest blog written by IHS senior editor of….
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RT @MPHPL: Save the Date: Meet @rebeccamckanna, author of Don't Forget the Girl, June 26, from 5-7 p.m. at the downtown #MPHPL. This event….
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Did you know the Indiana Historical Society offers grants to support local historical societies, museums, and sites in their important work?. Applications for the Mini Grants ($500-$4,999) are due on July 31. Learn more and apply here:
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Visit the The Quilters Hall of Fame to uncover the work of Hubert Ver Mehren, whose complex and dramatic designs influenced quilting in the 1930s. The exhibition runs from May 6 to July 26, and admission will be free on Saturday, June 14. RSVP:
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Catch us at Get on Board this year!. The annual event hosted by Leadership Indianapolis is back again on June 23 at Newfields, bringing together community members and the nonprofit organizations that power Indianapolis. RSVP and come say hi:
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Are you ready for the 24th annual Bloombox Festival on Saturday, June 21?. Hosted by our neighbors at the Harrison Center, it's a day-long outdoor festival featuring independent local musicians and visual artists in downtown Indianapolis. 📸: Harrison Center
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A recording of the talk with Doris Kearns Goodwin is now available on YouTube!.
It was a very special Econ Club Luncheon this month with author and historian Doris Kearns Goodwin!. Goodwin is a Pulitzer Prize-winner and has been interviewed extensively for documentaries. It began with an author reception, followed by lunch and a conversation with Q&A.
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For areas looking to revitalize their downtowns, OCRA's PreservINg Main Street is designed to create a sustainable historic preservation model while building local capacity and a comprehensive downtown revitalization plan.
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RT @IndianaHistory: IHS curator in the Library and Archives division of IHS, Nicole Martinez-LeGrand, wrote a series of blogs about the pla….
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RT @PresBenHarrison: Volunteers needed! Help bring the Juneteenth Foodways Festival to life. Support Black chefs, honor history, & build co….
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RT @EdwardECurtisIV: Good to see the book’s page in the fall 2025 catalogue: #arabamerican #publichistory
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We thrive because of the generosity of our donors who help us bring the humanities to life across the state. To celebrate their impact, we’re spotlighting some of our donors, going behind the gift and sharing their stories. Learn more about Katie Glick:
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RT @MoWhitfieldBras: So geeked out to see one of my literary heroines Doris Kearns Goodwin speak at the @EconomicClubIN! Thanks for….
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