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Submit your public humanities event to be featured on the Indiana Humanities event calendar.

April 2024

April 13 @ 10:00 am EDT – September 30 @ 5:00 pm EDT
Indiana Historical Society
450 West Ohio Street
Indianapolis, IN 46202 United States
$5 – $15

RESIST!

Central

Learn about the Ku Klux Klan’s rise to power in Indiana in the 1920s and hear the stories of the people who resisted and combated the Klan’s hate.

July 2024

July 5 @ 10:00 am EDT – September 27 @ 3:00 pm EDT
Ruthmere Museum Campus/Havilah Beardsley House
102 W. Beardsley Ave.
Elkhart, IN 46514
$2 – $13

The Global Language of Headwear: Cultural Identity, Rites of Passage, and Spirituality Special Exhibition

North

Experience the diversity of the world’s cultures through an exhibit of international hats and headdresses.

September 2024

September 3 @ 8:00 am EDT – October 3 @ 5:00 pm EDT
Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology
5500 Wabash Avenue
Terre Haute, IN 47803 United States
Free

“History, Artifacts, and Meaning Making” Exhibit

West

Visit Rose-Hulman for a new exhibit on the personal and historical meaning of objects.

September 7
9:00 am - 3:00 pm CDT
Starke County Public Library
152 W. Culver Rd.
Knox, IN 46534
Free

Beyond the Book Festival

North

Meet more than 30 local, national and international authors at Starke County’s Beyond the Book Festival.

September 7
10:00 am - 12:00 pm EDT
Ripley County Tourism Office
220 US-50
Versailles, IN 47042 United States
Free

Underground Railroad Tour (2 of 2)

Southeast

Join Ripley County Reads for a bus tour of the Southeast Indiana Trails to Freedom.

September 7
10:30 am - 1:00 pm EDT
Gal’s Guide
107 S. 8th Street
Noblesville, IN 46060 United States
Free

Mother Lineage Writing Workshop

Central

Join Gal’s Guide for a writing workshop inspired by All That She Carried.

September 7
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm EDT
The Depot Museum at the John Hay Center
304 East Market Street
Salem, Indiana 47167

Indiana Authors Awards Speaker Program: Ray Boomhower

South

Join Indiana author Ray Boomhower for a discussion of the Gemini 3 mission.

September 8
11:00 am - 5:00 pm EDT
Indy Reads
1066 Virginia Ave
Indianapolis, IN 46203 United States
Free

One State/ One Story: Pop-up Family History Showcase

Central

Share your favorite family artifact at Indy Reads’ Pop-up Family History Showcase!

September 8
1:00 pm - 2:30 pm CDT
Crown Point Community Library
122 North Main Street
Crown Point, IN 46307 United States
Free

Tracing Your Roots: Genealogy Even When It’s Tricky

Northwest

Join Crown Point Community Library for a genealogy workshop.

September 9
9:30 am - 11:30 am CDT
Crown Point Community Library
122 North Main Street
Crown Point, IN 46307 United States
Free

Grown Up Show & Tell

Northwest

Bring your family heirlooms, collectables, and possessions to Crown Point Community Library’s adult show and tell.

September 9
5:00 pm - 6:00 pm EDT
Ligonier Public Library
300 S Main St
Ligonier, IN 46767 United States
Free

Underground Railroad in Indiana

Northeast

Join Gene Stratton-Porter State Historic Site staff at Ligonier Public Library for a presentation about the Underground Railroad in Indiana.

September 9
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm EDT
Batesville Memorial Public Library
131 N Walnut Street
Batesville, IN 47006 United States
Free

Black Quilters: Hard Topics, Soft Blows

Southeast

Join Dr. Tony Jean Dickerson of the Advancing Racial Equity Speakers Bureau for a free community event hosted by Batesville Memorial Public Library.

September 10
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm EDT
Online
Free

Confronting Difficult Histories in Museums, Archives, and Historic Spaces

Online

Join George Garner of the Advancing Racial Equity Speakers Bureau for a free community event hosted by Indy Arts Council.

September 10
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm EDT
North Manchester Public Library
405 North Market Street
North Manchester, IN 46962 United States
Free

Freedom Over Me: Peggy’s Story Storytime Program

Northeast

Join North Manchester Public Library for a storytime program of Freedom Over Me!

September 10
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm CDT
Lake County Public Library – Merrillville Branch
1919 W. 81st St.
Merrillville, IN 46410 United States
Free

The Underground Railroad in Northwest Indiana – A Trail History

Northwest

Visit Lake County Public Library to learn about the Underground Railroad in Northwest Indiana.

September 12
5:00 pm - 6:00 pm EDT
Tyson Library
325 W. Tyson Street
Versailles, IN 47042 United States
Free

All That She Carried Book Discussion

Southeast

Join Tyson Library for a book discussion of All That She Carried!

September 12
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm EDT
Conner Prairie
13400 Allisonville Road
Fishers, IN 46038 United States
Free

Reviving a Forgotten Freetown: The Lives and Legacies of the US Colored Troops in Southeast Indianapolis

Central

Join Kaila Austin of the Advancing Racial Equity Speakers Bureau for a free community event hosted by Conner Prairie.

September 12
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm EDT
Goshen Theater
218 S. Main St.
Goshen, IN 46526
Free

Unearthed Film Tour: Goshen Theater

North

Join us for a selection of original short films that document how Hoosiers today understand their connections to the natural world!

September 14
11:00 am - 12:00 pm EDT
Ligonier Public Library
300 S Main St
Ligonier, IN 46767 United States
Free

Black Quilters: Hard Topics, Soft Blows

Northeast

Join Dr. Tony Jean Dickerson of the Advancing Racial Equity Speakers Bureau for a free community event hosted by Ligonier Public Library.

September 14
11:00 am - 12:00 pm EDT
Tyson Library
325 W. Tyson Street
Versailles, IN 47042 United States
Free

God’s Outlaws – The Underground Railroad in Southeastern Indiana

Southeast

Visit Tyson Library to learn about local author Debbie McIntyre’s family history with the Underground Railroad.

September 14
1:00 pm - 2:30 pm EDT
Indiana State Library
315 W Ohio St
Indianapolis, 46202
Free

Author Visit with Gabrielle Balkan

Central

Join us for a fun and family-friendly program where we learn and talk about Gabrielle Balkan’s book What a Map Can Do. Learn more about the upcoming National Book Festival, meet Balkan, and participate in fun mapping activities appropriate for children and families ages 6 and up.

September 14
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm EDT
Gal’s Guide
107 S. 8th Street
Noblesville, IN 46060 United States
Free

All That She Carried Book Discussion

Central, Online

Join Gal’s Guide for a book discussion of All That She Carried!

September 14
3:00 pm - 4:00 pm EDT
Monument Circle
1 Monument Circle
Indianapolis, IN 46204 United States
Free

Storytime at SPARK on the Circle

Central

Join an Indiana author for a free storytime on Monument Circle!

September 14
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm EDT
Munsee Woods
5701 South 475 East Road
Selma, IN 47383 United States
$20

Campfires: Munsee Woods (Selma)

East

Join our Campfires program for a visit to Munsee Woods, a private nature preserve in Delaware County that’s cared for by the Red-tail Land Conservancy.

September 17
1:30 pm - 2:30 pm EDT
Batesville Memorial Public Library
131 N Walnut Street
Batesville, IN 47006 United States
Free

All That She Carried Book Discussion

Southeast

Join Batesville Memorial Public Library for a book discussion of All That She Carried!

September 17
2:00 pm - 3:30 pm CDT
Crown Point Community Library
122 North Main Street
Crown Point, IN 46307 United States
Free

Embroidery Workshop

Northwest

Join Crown Point Community Library for an embroidery workshop.

September 17
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm EDT
North Manchester Public Library
405 North Market Street
North Manchester, IN 46962 United States
Free

Freedom Over Me: Charlotte’s Story Storytime Program

Northeast

Join North Manchester Public Library for a storytime program of Freedom Over Me!

September 18
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm EDT
Indiana Historical Society
450 West Ohio Street
Indianapolis, IN 46202 United States
Free

Speculative Play and Just Futurities | Nico Valdivia Hennig and Dr. Isabel Pérez-Ramos

Central

Nico Valdivia Hennig and Dr. Isabel Pérez-Ramos will lead conversations featuring their SPJF projects: “Beyond the Gap, A Migrant’s Journey” and “Dismantling the Wasteocene through Solidarity.”

September 20
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm CDT
Lake County Public Library – Merrillville Branch
1919 W. 81st St.
Merrillville, IN 46410 United States
Free

Researching Ancestors of Color with Renate Sanders

Northwest

Join genealogist Renate Sanders at Lake County Public Library for a genealogy workshop focused on ancestors of color.

September 20
5:30 pm - 7:30 pm EDT
NICHES Land Trust – Warren Piece Conservation Easement
3781 North 050 West
Williamsport, IN 47993 United States
$20

Campfires: Crow’s Grove Nature Preserve (Williamsport)

West

Join us for this special opportunity to hike along the western border of Indiana!

September 21
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm EDT
Camp Chesterfield
50 Lincoln Drive
Chesterfield, IN 46017 United States
$10

Unearthed Film Tour: Camp Chesterfield

Central

Join us for a selection of original short films that document how Hoosiers today understand their connections to the natural world!

September 21
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm EDT
Gal’s Guide
107 S. 8th Street
Noblesville, IN 46060 United States
Free

All That She Carried Book Discussion

Central, Online

Join Gal’s Guide for a book discussion of All That She Carried!

September 21
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm CDT
Crown Point Community Library
122 North Main Street
Crown Point, IN 46307 United States
Free

Black Quilters: Hard Topics, Soft Blows

Northwest

Join Dr. Tony Jean Dickerson of the Advancing Racial Equity Speakers Bureau for a free community event hosted by Crown Point Community Library.

September 23
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm EDT
Ohio Theatre
105 E Main St
Madison, IN 47250 United States
Free

Film Premiere – Nightfall Farm: A More Than Corn Story

Come watch a new short film about Nightfall Farm!

September 24
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm CDT
Lake County Public Library – Merrillville Branch
1919 W. 81st St.
Merrillville, IN 46410 United States
Free

Black Quilters: Hard Topics, Soft Blows

Northwest

Join Dr. Tony Jean Dickerson of the Advancing Racial Equity Speakers Bureau for a free community event hosted by Lake County Public Library.

September 24
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm EDT
North Manchester Public Library
405 North Market Street
North Manchester, IN 46962 United States
Free

Freedom Over Me: Stephen’s Story Storytime Program

Northeast

Join North Manchester Public Library for a storytime program of Freedom Over Me!

September 24
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm EDT
Witherspoon Presbterian Church
3535 West Kessler Blvd N Dr
Indianapolis, IN 46222
Free

Speculative Play and Just Futurities | Dr. Jazma Sutton and Dr. Emmanuel Saboro

Central

Dr. Jazma Sutton and Dr. Emmanuel Saboro will present “Moving Toward Freedom: Black Women, Slavery, and Freedom in Antebellum Indiana” and Sites of Memory: Visuality and Metaphors of the Slave Experience in Ghana.

September 24
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm EDT
Ash and Elm Cider Company
1301 E Washington St
Indianapolis, IN 46201 United States
Free

Books, Booze & Brains: Magic Pill

Central

Join us for our monthly book club for the scientifically curious!

September 25
6:00 pm - 7:30 pm CDT
Crown Point Community Library
122 North Main Street
Crown Point, IN 46307 United States
Free

All That She Carried Book Discussion

Northwest

Join Crown Point Community Library for a book discussion of All That She Carried!

September 26
1:00 pm - 2:30 pm EDT
Syracuse Public Library
115 East Main Street
Syracuse, IN 46567 United States
Free

All That She Carried Book Discussion

Northeast

Join Syracuse Public Library for a book discussion of All That She Carried!

September 26
6:30 pm - 7:30 pm EDT
Levi & Catharine Coffin State Historic Site
201 US 27 North
Fountain City, IN 47341 United States
Free

Who was George Tompkins?: Exploring the Politics and Personhood of a Lynching Victim

East

Join Haley Brinker of the Advancing Racial Equity Speakers Bureau for a free community event hosted by Levi & Catharine Coffin State Historic Site.

September 26
7:30 pm - 9:30 pm CDT
Marshall J. Gardner Center for the Arts
540 S. Lake St.
Gary, IN 46403
Free

Unearthed Film Tour: Marshall J. Gardner Center

Northwest

Join us for a selection of original short films that document how Hoosiers today understand their connections to the natural world!

September 28
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm EDT
Gal’s Guide
107 S. 8th Street
Noblesville, IN 46060 United States
Free

All That She Carried Book Discussion

Central, Online

Join Gal’s Guide for a book discussion of All That She Carried!

October 2024

October 1
9:00 am - 9:00 pm EDT
New Castle–Henry County Public Library
376 S. 15th St.
New Castle, IN 47362
Free

Henry County Reads Kickoff

East

Visit the New Castle–Henry County Public Library to pick up a free copy of the novel Rebecca and take part in the library’s community-wide read.

October 1
5:30 pm - 6:30 pm EDT
Saint Mary’s College
Notre Dame, Indiana 46556
Free

Mirrors and Windows: Reading for & Beyond Empathy

North

Join Leah Milne of the Advancing Racial Equity Speakers Bureau for a free community event hosted by Saint Mary’s College.

October 1
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm CDT
Lake County Public Library – Merrillville Branch
1919 W. 81st St.
Merrillville, IN 46410 United States
Free

All That She Carried Book Discussion

Northwest

Join Lake County Public Library for a book discussion of All That She Carried!

October 3
5:00 pm - 8:00 pm EDT
Online
Free

NANORIMO Prep Workshop With Larry Sweazy

Northwest, Online

Join author Larry Sweazy for this novel-writing workshop!

October 5
10:00 am - 8:00 pm EDT
Harrison Center
1505 N. Delaware St.
Indianapolis, IN 46202
Free

Proof: A Midwest Lit Fest

Central

Join us for a celebration of Midwest literature at Proof: A Midwest Lit Fest!

October 5
1:00 pm - 2:15 pm EDT
Madam Walker Legacy Center
617 Indiana Ave.
Indianapolis, IN 46202
Free

“Overlooked”: Reclaiming the Stories of Remarkable Women

Central

Learn about Amisha Padnani’s innovative efforts to include the stories of remarkable women in the pages of the New York Times via her “Overlooked” project.

October 7 @ 8:00 am EDT – October 21 @ 5:00 pm EDT
Syracuse Public Library
115 East Main Street
Syracuse, IN 46567 United States
Free

Syracuse Traveling Community Exhibit

Northeast

Explore local community artifacts and history at the Syracuse Traveling Community Exhibit.

October 7
9:00 am - 4:00 pm EDT
Prindle Institute for Ethics
2961 W. Co. Rd. 225 S.
Greencastle, IN 46135
$15

Deliber8: An Ethical Training Program for Leaders

West

Join the Association for Practical and Professional Ethics for an interactive one-day training program that helps business, nonprofit and government leaders develop skills in ethical reasoning and deliberation.

October 7
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm EDT
Allen County Public Library
900 Library Plaza
Fort Wayne, IN 46802
Free

Author Visit: Leah Johnson

Northeast

Award-winning YA novelist Leah Johnson will share about her experience as an author, advocate, and owner of the independent bookstore Loudmouth Books.

October 8
5:00 pm - 6:00 pm EDT
Ligonier Public Library
300 S Main St
Ligonier, IN 46767 United States
Free

Adult Paper Quilting Workshop

Northeast

Join Ligonier Public Library for its adult paper quilting workshop.

October 8
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm EDT
Indianapolis Art Center
820 E. 67th St.
Indianapolis, IN 46220
Free

Unearthed Film Tour: Indy Art Center

Central

Join us for a selection of original short films that document how Hoosiers today understand their connections to the natural world!

October 9
4:30 pm - 5:30 pm EDT
Ligonier Public Library
300 S Main St
Ligonier, IN 46767 United States
Free

Kids Paper Quilting Workshop

Northeast

Join Ligonier Public Library for its kids paper quilting workshop.

October 10
11:00 am - 12:00 pm EDT
Shake Library, Vincennes University
1002 N First St.
Vincennes, IN 47591 United States
Free

Author Talk and Reading: J.R. Jamison

Southwest

Award-winning author and NPR host J.R. Jamison explores identity, family, and bridging divides in Hillbilly Queer: A Conservative Father, a Liberal Son, and a Journey Together Across America’s Heartland.

October 10
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm EDT
New Castle–Henry County Public Library
376 S. 15th St.
New Castle, IN 47362
Free

Rebecca Film Lecture with Professor Patrick Collier

East

Join retired Ball State University professor Patrick Collier for an examination of the 1940 Alfred Hitchcock adaptation of the novel Rebecca, part of the Henry County Reads program. 

October 13
12:00 pm - 3:00 pm EDT
Art Association of Henry County
218 S. 15th St.
New Castle, IN 47362
Free

Rebecca Reader’s Retreat @ Art Association Gallery

East

Visit the Art Association of Henry County to read and discuss the novel Rebecca while enjoying art, gardens, and hors d’oeuvres.

October 14
12:00 pm - 1:30 pm EDT
Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology
5500 Wabash Avenue
Terre Haute, IN 47803 United States
Free

All That She Carried Book Discussion

West

Join Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology for a book discussion of All That She Carried!

October 15
5:30 pm - 6:30 pm EDT
Online
Free

Poetry Out Loud Informational Webinar

Online

Join us for a webinar to learn more about developing a Poetry Out Loud competition at your school or organization.

October 16
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm EDT
TBD
Free

Speculative Play and Just Futurities | Fereshteh Toosi and Dr. Shardé M. Davis

Fereshteh Toosi and Dr. Shardé M. Davis, scholars-in-residence in the Speculative Play and Just Futurities program, will lead a conversation featuring their SPJF project: The Crude Medium and The Sabbath Project (TSP).

October 17
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm EDT
Multiple Locations
$30

Chew on This: What’s Your Recipe for Community?

Central, East, North, South, West

Join Indiana Humanities on Thursday, Oct. 17, as we ask the question, “What’s your recipe for community?” during a special Unearthed-themed Chew on This.

October 17
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm EDT
New Castle–Henry County Public Library
376 S. 15th St.
New Castle, IN 47362
Free

Rebecca Lecture with Dr. Margaret Mitchell

East, Online

Join University of West Georgia professor Margaret Mitchell as she explores the narrator of the novel Rebecca, part of the Henry County Reads program. 

October 26
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm EDT
Henry County Historical Society
606 S. 14th St.
New Castle, IN 47362
TBD

Rebecca Murder Mystery at the Historical Society

East

Mr. and Mrs. Maxim de Winter cordially invite you to attend a ball at their estate, Manderley, in celebration of the Henry County Reads program.

October 29
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm EDT
St. Joseph County Public Library
304 South Main Street
South Bend, IN 46601 United States
Free

Unearthed Film Tour: St. Joe County Public Library

North

Join us for a selection of original short films that document how Hoosiers today understand their connections to the natural world!

October 29
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm EDT
Ash and Elm Cider Company
1301 E Washington St
Indianapolis, IN 46201 United States
Free

Books, Booze & Brains: Artemis

Join us for our monthly book club for the scientifically curious!

October 30
5:00 pm - 6:00 pm EDT
Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology
5500 Wabash Avenue
Terre Haute, IN 47803 United States
Free

Mirrors and Windows: Reading for & Beyond Empathy

West

Join Leah Milne of the Advancing Racial Equity Speakers Bureau for a free community event hosted by Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology.

November 2024

November 12
5:30 pm - 7:30 pm EST
Syracuse Community Center
1013 North Long Drive
Syracuse, IN 46567 United States
Free

Syracuse Film Screening (1 of 2)

Northeast

Join Syracuse Public Library for a film screening of documentaries about Syracuse, Indiana.

November 12
6:00 pm - 7:15 pm EST
North Manchester Public Library
405 North Market Street
North Manchester, IN 46962 United States
Free

All That She Carried Book Discussion

Northeast

Join North Manchester Public Library for a book discussion of All That She Carried!

November 18
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm EST
North Manchester Public Library
405 North Market Street
North Manchester, IN 46962 United States
Free

Black Quilters: Hard Topics, Soft Blows

Northeast

Join Dr. Tony Jean Dickerson of the Advancing Racial Equity Speakers Bureau for a free community event hosted by North Manchester Public Library.

November 18
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm EST
WNIN Old National Public Theatre
2 Main Street
Evansville, IN 47708 United States
Free

Unearthed Film Tour: WNIN Old National Public Theatre

Southwest

Indiana Humanities is hosting a multi-city film tour featuring eight new films from Hoosier filmmaking teams that showcase new perspectives on the land we call Indiana. The films are part…

November 25
5:00 pm - 6:00 pm EST
Ligonier Public Library
300 S Main St
Ligonier, IN 46767 United States
Free

All That She Carried Book Discussion

Northeast

Join Ligonier Public Library for a book discussion of All That She Carried!

November 26
5:30 pm - 7:30 pm EST
Syracuse Community Center
1013 North Long Drive
Syracuse, IN 46567 United States
Free

Syracuse Film Screening (2 of 2)

Northeast

Join Syracuse Public Library for a film screening of documentaries about Syracuse, Indiana.

November 26
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm EST
Ash and Elm Cider Company
1301 E Washington St
Indianapolis, IN 46201 United States
Free

Books, Booze & Brains: The Devil’s Element

Central

Join us for our monthly book club for the scientifically curious!