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SUMMARY:History in Plain Sight: Above-Ground Archaeology Bingo
DESCRIPTION:History in Plain Sight invites you to uncover the hidden stories all around you. Through a guided walking tour\, interactive Archaeology Bingo\, and creative storytelling\, participants learn to “read” everyday details—like a bent sidewalk or a mysterious window—as clues to the past. This engaging\, hands-on experience transforms ordinary surroundings into extraordinary discoveries\, empowering you to see your community with fresh eyes and become a steward of its history. \nFor details about registering\, visit the Ruthmere website by clicking on the RSVP link above. \nFor additional information\, email info@ruthmere.org or call 574.264.0330 \nThis program received support from a Historic Preservation Education Grant awarded by Indiana Humanities and Indiana Landmarks.
URL:https://indianahumanities.org/event/history-in-plain-sight-above-ground-archaeology-bingo/2026-09-21/
LOCATION:Beardsley Discovery Center\, 819 N. Main St.\, Elkhart\, IN\, 46514
CATEGORIES:Grantee Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260920T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260920T151500
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SUMMARY:Mapping Indianapolis: The Science of Somewhere
DESCRIPTION:What is GIS (Graphic Information Systems)? The Indianapolis Public Library will offer a session explaining the basics of GIS and how your daily life is impacted by geography. Are you curious about how your Google Maps app works? Do you want to know more about how modern maps are made online? Presenters will help you explore GIS in an easy-to-understand way using real-world examples from Indianapolis and Marion County. \nRegistration is required; to register\, click on the RSVP button above. \nNote that the program takes place in the Indianapolis Special Collections Room (ISCR) on the 6th floor within Central Library. \nFor more information\, contact Montoya Barker at mbarker@indypl.org or call the library at 317.275.4100. \nThis program is presented as part of the Indianapolis Public Library’s Culture\, History\, and Society series\, which received support from an Indiana Humanities Mini-Grant.
URL:https://indianahumanities.org/event/mapping-indianapolis-the-science-of-somewhere/
LOCATION:Indianapolis Public Library—Central Library\, 40 E. Saint Clair St.\, Indianapolis\, IN\, 46204
CATEGORIES:Grantee Event
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260918
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260922
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SUMMARY:Line Break Writers Retreat: The Power of Practicing Craft
DESCRIPTION:The 2026 Line Break Writers Series\, supported by Indiana Humanities\, is a three-day writing retreat open to local writers. The series will take place Friday\, Sept. 18 – Sunday\, Sept. 20 at Indiana Humanities. \n\nThis year’s theme is The Power of Practicing Craft with a focus on community and creating a routine together. Writers who attend will grow together as artists\, learning more about the creative and practical process of creating meaningful poems\, sustaining oneself as a professional writer\, and preparing for their work to be published in our online anthology\, Iambic Pen. Participants will take part in workshops led by accomplished local poets and writers\, develop new works\, and conclude the retreat by sharing their works in a celebration open to family and friends. \n  \nSCHEDULE (All times Eastern.) \nFriday\, September 18 | Indiana Humanities \n4:30-7 pm: Opening event featuring viewing and discussion of Come See Me in the Good Light \nSaturday\, September 19 | Indiana Humanities \n10-10:30 am: Welcome & Introductions \n10:30 am-12:00 pm: “Grant Writing 101 for Writers” with Maurice Broaddus \nLUNCH BREAK \n1-2:00 pm: “Begin Again: A Revision Workshop” with Lydia Davis \n2:00-4 pm: Peer Editing Workshop \n4-4:30 pm: Closing \nSunday\, September 20 | Indiana Humanities \n10-10:30 am: Wellness & Writing \n10:30-11:30 am: “Where Has All the Whimsy Gone?” with Corey Ewing \nLUNCH BREAK \n1-4 pm: Peer Editing Workshop \n4-4:30 pm: Closing \nBREAK \n6-8 pm: Open Mic at Loudmouth Books | 212 E. 16th St\, Indianapolis\, IN 46202 (Open to family & friends.) \n  \nABOUT THE ORGANIZERS \nChantel Massey (she/her) is a storyteller\, poet\, author\, teaching artist\, editor\, organizer\, educator\, practicing Afrofuturist\, and avid anime lover from Indiana. Massey has received support from Brooklyn Poets\, Hurston/Wright Foundation\, and Tin House. She’s a Randolph College MFA graduate and 2023 Best of Net Award winner and 2020 Indiana Eugene and Marilyn Glick Author Awards Emerging Author finalist for her first collection of poetry\, Bursting At The Seams (VK Press\, 2018)\, a Midwest Black girl coming of age story. Massey founded the literary arts organization\, UnLearn Arts\, radically dedicated to amplifying and cultivating the craft and wellness of BIPOC writers in the Midwest and elsewhere. \nMitchell L. H. Douglas is the author of four poetry collections: Universal Corner\, dying in the scarecrow’s arms\, \blak\ \al-fə bet\\, winner of the Persea Books Lexi Rudnitsky/Editor’s Choice Award\, and Cooling Board: A Long-Playing Poem\, an NAACP Image Award and Hurston/Wright Legacy Award nominee. His “Poem that Begins w/a Tweet About Gwendolyn Brooks” was featured in This is the Honey: An Anthology of Contemporary Black Poets edited by New York Times best-selling author Kwame Alexander. A 2021 National Endowment for the Arts Creative Writing Fellow\, his visual art has been published in The Adroit Journal\, The Offing\, and Callaloo. \n  \nABOUT BOOKMARK INDY \nBookmark Indy is a one-of-a-kind literary exploration of Indianapolis through the eyes of the writers who’ve called it home. Explore the city while encountering points of inspiration for Hoosier authors like Kurt Vonnegut\, John Green\, Mari Evans\, Booth Tarkington and more. With BookmarkIndy.com as your guide\, learn about Indy’s rich literary culture\, experience local art inspired by Indy’s writers\, and find creative prompts to make your own mark. Who knows – maybe you’ll be bookmarked next! \nABOUT INDIANA HUMANITIES \nIndiana Humanities sparks curiosity\, connects people\, and explores the human experience through programs\, grants\, and storytelling. www.IndianaHumanities.org
URL:https://indianahumanities.org/event/line-break-writers-retreat-the-power-of-practicing-craft/
LOCATION:Indiana Humanities\, 1500 N Delaware St.\, Indianapolis\, IN\, 46202
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SUMMARY:Annual Ray Bradbury Memorial Writers Talk
DESCRIPTION:The Annual Ray Bradbury Memorial Writers Talk\, presented as part of Festival 451iNDY\, welcomes New York Times-bestselling and award-winning author\, poet\, and editor Sheree Renée Thomas for a public conversation about speculative storytelling\, cultural memory\, and the power of imagining worlds beyond the one we know. \nA pioneering voice in Afrofuturism and Black speculative fiction\, Thomas has helped expand whose stories\, histories\, and futures are represented in science fiction and fantasy. She is the history-making first Black editor of The Magazine of Fantasy and Science Fiction and the author and editor of numerous works of fiction\, poetry\, and speculative literature. \nThe Ray Bradbury Memorial Writers Talk honors Bradbury’s legacy by bringing contemporary writers into conversation with the questions at the heart of his work: How does storytelling help us understand the world around us? Whose stories shape our sense of what is possible? And what role can imagination play in how we think about our communities and our shared future? \nThomas will join Dr. Jason Aukerman\, director of the Ray Bradbury Center\, for a conversation followed by audience Q&A and a book signing. \nPresented by the Ray Bradbury Center in partnership with the Kheprw Institute and Ujamaa Community Bookstore\, the event is free and open to the public. \nTo reserve a spot\, click on the RSVP link above. \nFor more information\, email bradbury@iu.edu or call 317.274.1451. \nThis program received support from an Indiana Humanities Mini-Grant.
URL:https://indianahumanities.org/event/annual-ray-bradbury-memorial-writers-talk/
LOCATION:Ujamaa Community Bookstore\, 2424 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. St.\, Indianapolis\, IN\, 46208
CATEGORIES:Grantee Event
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SUMMARY:Conversations in Indiana's African American History: "We’re Not Going Anywhere\, and We Won’t Be Erased!"
DESCRIPTION:Throughout 2026\, Freetown Village presents monthly conversations with historians\, researchers\, and educators to discuss topics related to Indiana’s Black heritage and deepen our understanding of the African American experience in Indiana\, past and present. \nSeptember’s program features Dr. Jakobi Williams\, who will lead a community-centered exploration of Black history\, political power\, and preservation. Williams will examine Black voting rights as a tool for collective community power\, grounded in the principle “when we vote\, we win.” He will highlight the historic 1972 National Black Political Convention in Gary\, Indiana—which placed the state at the forefront of national Black politics—and connect that legacy to today’s fights over voter access\, education\, and Black studies. \nThe event\, which includes a question-and-answer session\, will be presented both in person and online via Zoom. Registration is required for both in-person and online attendance. Click on the RSVP link above to register for both the in-person and online options. \nFor more information\, visit Freetown Village’s website at www.freetown.org\, email events@freetownvillage.org\, or call 317.631.1870. \nThis program received support from an Indiana Humanities Mini-Grant.
URL:https://indianahumanities.org/event/conversations-in-indianas-african-american-history-were-not-going-anywhere-and-we-wont-be-erased/
LOCATION:Indiana Landmarks\, 1201 Central Ave.\, Indianapolis\, IN\, 46202
CATEGORIES:Grantee Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260916T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260916T193000
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SUMMARY:A Christian Duty: A Tragic Tale of the Southwest Indiana Underground Railroad
DESCRIPTION:The Reitz Home Museum welcomes historian Randy Mills for a talk on the history of the Underground Railroad in southwest Indiana. Mills’s presentation will feature stories of courageous abolitionists\, determined freedom seekers\, and local lawmen and will explore unexpected connections that reached far beyond Indiana. Afterward\, the museum will host a reception and open its new exhibition featuring the Reitz family’s 1861 Civil War–era flag. \nNote that this program takes place in Central time. \nFor more information\, contact the Reitz Home Museum at info@reitzhome.com or 812.426.1871. \nThis program received support from an Indiana Humanities Mini-Grant.
URL:https://indianahumanities.org/event/a-christian-duty-a-tragic-tale-of-the-southwest-indiana-underground-railroad/
LOCATION:Reitz Home Museum\, 112 Chestnut St.\, Evansville\, IN\, 47713
CATEGORIES:Grantee Event
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SUMMARY:The American Revolution: A Conversation with Filmmaker Sarah Botstein
DESCRIPTION:Join Sarah Botstein\, producer and co-director of The American Revolution\, for an inside look at the making of this epic PBS documentary. Sarah will share behind-the-scenes stories of how they brought the extraordinary history of our nation’s founding to the screen. Sarah will be joined in conversation by Kathryn Cramer Brownell\, Professor of History and Director of the Center for American Political History\, Media\, and Technology (CAPT) at Purdue University. \nSarah has collaborated with Ken Burns and Florentine Films for nearly 30 years\, producing some of the most acclaimed documentaries on PBS\, including The Vietnam War\, Hemingway\, Jazz\, and College Behind Bars. \nThis event is being held in partnership with WFYI\, the Purdue University College of Liberal Arts and its Center for American Political History\, Media\, and Technology (CAPT)\, the Indianapolis Public Library and PBS. \nThis event is free\, but advance registration is requested. \nCorporate funding for The American Revolution was provided by Bank of America. Major funding was provided by The Better Angels Society and its members Jeannie and Jonathan Lavine with the Crimson Lion Foundation; and the Blavatnik Family Foundation. Major funding was also provided by David M. Rubenstein; The Robert D. and Patricia E. Kern Family Foundation; Lilly Endowment Inc.; and the following Better Angels Society members: Eric and Wendy Schmidt; Stephen A. Schwarzman; and Kenneth C. Griffin with Griffin Catalyst. Additional support for The American Revolution was provided by: The Arthur Vining Davis Foundations; The Pew Charitable Trusts; Gilbert S. Omenn and Martha A. Darling; Park Foundation; and the following Better Angels Society members: Gilchrist and Amy Berg; Perry and Donna Golkin; The Michelson Foundation; Jacqueline B. Mars; Kissick Family Foundation; Diane and Hal Brierley; John H. N. Fisher and Jennifer Caldwell; John and Catherine Debs; The Fullerton Family Charitable Fund; Philip I. Kent; Gail Elden; Deborah and Jon Dawson; David and Susan Kreisman; The McCloskey Family Charitable Trust; Becky and Jim Morgan; Carol and Ned Spieker; Mark A. Tracy; and Paul and Shelley Whyte. The American Revolution was made possible\, in part\, with support from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting.
URL:https://indianahumanities.org/event/the-american-revolution-a-conversation-with-filmmaker-sarah-botstein/
LOCATION:Indianapolis Public Library—Central Library\, 40 E. Saint Clair St.\, Indianapolis\, IN\, 46204
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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SUMMARY:Real Life\, Revised Reading Series
DESCRIPTION:Join emcee Sam Ferrante and producer John Strauss for a monthly reading series at Indiana Humanities. The open mic features 10 local authors for 5 minute readings\, followed by time for snacks\, drinks\, and conversations. Free and open to the public! \n \nThis series is supported by Butler MFA and Booth literary magazine\, and broadcast on WQRT FM.
URL:https://indianahumanities.org/event/real-life-revised-reading-series-9/
LOCATION:Indiana Humanities\, 1500 N Delaware St.\, Indianapolis\, IN\, 46202
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260913T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260913T150000
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SUMMARY:Irish of Indianapolis
DESCRIPTION:Explore the background of Ireland and the Irish in America\, with a focus on the Indianapolis-Marion County community. Angi Porter from the Indiana State Library’s Genealogy Division will show you how to identify clues that your ancestors were Irish and where to find key records in Ireland for your genealogical research. \nRegistration is required; to register\, click on the RSVP button above. \nNote that the program takes place in the Indianapolis Special Collections Room (ISCR) on the 6th floor within Central Library. \nFor more information\, contact Montoya Barker at mbarker@indypl.org or call the library at 317.275.4100. \nThis program is presented as part of the Indianapolis Public Library’s Culture\, History\, and Society series\, which received support from an Indiana Humanities Mini-Grant. \n 
URL:https://indianahumanities.org/event/irish-of-indianapolis/
LOCATION:Indianapolis Public Library—Central Library\, 40 E. Saint Clair St.\, Indianapolis\, IN\, 46204
CATEGORIES:Grantee Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260912T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260912T160000
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SUMMARY:Indiana State Library presents Author Ryan Cole
DESCRIPTION:The Indiana State Library Young Readers Center and Indiana Affiliate Center for the Book are pleased to announce an exciting upcoming event!  \n \nThe Center for the Book in the Library of Congress is a community of 56 Affiliated Centers existing to promote reading\, libraries and literacy across the country. There is an Affiliate Center for the Book in each of the 50 states\, the District of Columbia\, Puerto Rico\, the U.S. Virgin Islands\, Guam\, American Samoa and Northern Marianas. These Centers also elevate and advocate for each state’s unique literary heritage – developed by writers whose works reflect distinctively American places. Their stories\, novels\, essays\, poems and other written works\, rooted in the nation’s extraordinary diversity of people and geography\, are often featured in the programs supported by the Affiliated Centers for the Book. These Centers engage\, inspire\, and inform diverse audiences through author talks\, web-based programs\, podcasts\, videos\, writing challenges for young people\, book festivals and other events designed to advance appreciation of the written word. \nThe Indiana Affiliate Center for the Book is housed at the Indiana Young Readers Center at the Indiana State Library. The Indiana Affiliate Center for the Book (ICB) has several exciting programs that Hoosiers can get involved with to promote literacy. We jury the Firefly Early Literacy Book Award\, we have interactive displays and kiosks to teach about the Library of Congress and literacy\, we host the Indiana Statehood Day writing contest and the Letters About Literature writing contest\, we manage a program to offer storytime\, STEAM\, book\, Lego\, and escape experience kits for teachers and librarians across the state\, we host events and author visits\, we created the Indiana Literary Places Map\, and we support a collect of materials for young people written and illustrated by Indiana Authors and Illustrators. \nEach year the Affiliated Centers for the Book participate in the National Book Festival in Washington DC. Each Center for the Book Affiliate will staff a booth in the Festival’s Roadmap to Reading area to promote reading\, libraries and literacy in their state. Annually\, these Affiliated Centers for the Book select “Great Reads from Great Places.” Each affiliate chooses two titles. In most cases\, these books—one for youth and one for adults—are written by authors from their state or territory\, take place in their state or territory and/or celebrate local culture and heritage. In addition\, this year\, in honor of America’s 250th Semiquincentennial\, affiliate centers were encouraged to choose a title that connects to that theme in some way. The Indiana Affiliate Center for the Book works with Indiana Humanities to select titles. \nThe Indiana Affiliate Center for the Book is delighted to announce its National Book Festival Great Read titles for 2026!   The Last Adieu: Lafayette’s Triumphant Return\, the Echoes of Revolution\, and the Gratitude of the Republic by Ryan L. Cole is the 2026 Great Read Adult Selection. This book fits perfectly with the America’s 250th Semiquincentennial. When the Marquis de Lafayette returned to the United States in 1824\, the aging hero of the American Revolution was defeated politically and distraught over the fate of liberty in Europe. He set sail one last time from France for America after an absence of forty years. He was welcomed with the grandest celebration the young republic would ever stage as he traveled to every state in the Union and met with parades and delirious crowds. \nLearn more about National Book Festival and Great Reads here: https://blog.library.in.gov/category/indiana-young-readers-center/  In addition\, each state or territory has the opportunity to host “Festival Near You” events in their home states. \nAuthor Ryan Cole\, from Indiana\, will visit the Indiana State Library on Saturday\, September 12 at 2 p.m! \nMr. Cole has delivered talks at venues such as George Washington’s Mount Vernon and the Library of Congress and his writing has appeared in the Wall Street Journal. \nThis event is free and will take place in person at the Indiana State Library in the Indiana Author’s Room\, with an option to attend virtually. Registration is required for the virtual presentations. \nWe are excited to celebrate these “Great Reads” and great authors with the people in Indianapolis and across Indiana (and anywhere!) via zoom! \nThe Indiana State Library is located at 315 W. Ohio St. in downtown Indianapolis. \n  \n 
URL:https://indianahumanities.org/event/indiana-state-library-presents-author-ryan-cole/
LOCATION:Indiana State Library\, 315 W Ohio St\, Indianapolis\, 46202
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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SUMMARY:Matters of Religion Grant Informational Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Join Indiana Humanities for an informational webinar on the new Matters of Religion Grant. Learn about the goals of the grant\, the types of programs we seek to fund\, the application process\, and more. After the presentation\, organizers will offer time for Q&A. \nEmma Crossen\, Indiana Humanities’ director of religious initiatives\, will lead the webinar. She’ll be joined by George Hanlin\, director of grants. \nTo read more about the grant\, including the call for proposals\, visit the Matters of Religion Grant web page. The grant is part of Indiana Humanities’ multiyear Matters of Religion program\, which you can learn about here. \nTo register for the webinar\, click on the RSVP link above. For more information\, email ecrossen@indianahumanities.org or ghanlin@indianahumanities.org.
URL:https://indianahumanities.org/event/matters-of-religion-grant-informational-webinar/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Indiana Humanities Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260829T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260829T160000
DTSTAMP:20260922T011321
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SUMMARY:The Bishop's House\, 1944–1972
DESCRIPTION:What happened to Evansville’s Reitz Home Museum after the Reitz family was no longer living in the home and before it became a museum? Find out as Sister Rebecca Abel\, OSB\, presents on the history of the home from 1944 to 1972\, the period when the Archdiocese of Evansville owned it. Abel will present on the historic preservation work done to the home in those years\, and she’ll include anecdotes on the brief few months she lived in the home during that time. The presentation will delight those who enjoy history\, decorative arts\, and historic preservation. \nNote that this program takes place in Central time. \nFor more information\, contact the Reitz Home Museum at info@reitzhome.com or 812.426.1871. \nThis program received support from an Indiana Humanities Mini-Grant.
URL:https://indianahumanities.org/event/the-bishops-house-1944-1972/
LOCATION:Reitz Home Museum\, 112 Chestnut St.\, Evansville\, IN\, 47713
CATEGORIES:Grantee Event
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260829T160000
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SUMMARY:Myaamia Cultural Fest
DESCRIPTION:The Myaamia Heritage Foundation hosts the inaugural Myaamia Cultural Fest to celebrate the heritage and culture of Fort Wayne’s Indigenous people\, the Miami Tribe of Oklahoma. \nActivities will include traditional Myaamia (Miami) games\, talks about the Tribe’s history\, and vendors selling handmade Myaamia artwork. Myaamia artists will offer live demonstrations and lead hands-on activities where visitors can explore art forms such as beadwork\, basketry\, and finger weaving. Visitors can even create and take home their own finger-woven keychain! \nThe event is free and open to all ages and takes place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the corner of Barr and Berry Streets in downtown Fort Wayne\, between the YLNI Farmers Market and the Taste of the Arts festival. \nFor more information\, email board@myaamiaheritagefoundation.org. \nThis program received support from an Indiana Humanities Mini-Grant.
URL:https://indianahumanities.org/event/myaamia-cultural-fest/
LOCATION:Barr and Berry Streets\, 219 E. Berry St.\, Fort Wayne\, IN\, 46802
CATEGORIES:Grantee Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260828T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260828T190000
DTSTAMP:20260922T011321
CREATED:20260731T190746Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260801T190204Z
UID:10002009-1787936400-1787943600@indianahumanities.org
SUMMARY:There at the Founding: Indiana—An Interactive History Board Game
DESCRIPTION:Be among the first to experience There at the Founding: Indiana\, an all-new interactive historical strategy game developed by the Benjamin Harrison Presidential Site\, at a public playthrough session. \nWorking with other players as a frontier community\, you’ll build a town from the ground up\, navigate pivotal moments in Indiana and American history\, and make the difficult decisions that shaped life on the early frontier. Every choice matters as your community balances education\, order\, morale\, population\, and precious resources on the road to Indiana’s admission as the 19th state. \nFollowing the game\, we’ll invite participants to stay for a brief discussion and share their thoughts. As this is our first playthrough\, your feedback will help us fine-tune the experience before its official launch. While the game is complete and fully playable\, your insights will play an important role in making it even stronger for future audiences. \nWhether you’re a history enthusiast\, board game fan\, educator\, or simply looking for a unique evening out\, this is your chance to help shape a one-of-a-kind experience while being among the first to play it. \nTo register\, click on the RSVP link above. \nFor more information\, contact Lindsey Beckley at lbeckley@bhpsite.org or 317.631.1888. \nThis program received support from an Indiana Humanities Mini-Grant.
URL:https://indianahumanities.org/event/there-at-the-founding-indiana-an-interactive-history-board-game/
LOCATION:Benjamin Harrison Presidential Site\, 1230 N Delaware St\, Indianapolis\, IN\, 46202
CATEGORIES:Grantee Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260825T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260825T200000
DTSTAMP:20260922T011321
CREATED:20260713T135954Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260713T141441Z
UID:10001989-1787682600-1787688000@indianahumanities.org
SUMMARY:Books\, Booze & Brains: Timefulness
DESCRIPTION:Format: In person at Strange Bird Indy\, Livestream \nBook: Timefulness: How Thinking Like a Geologist Can Help Save the World\, by Marcia Bjornerud \nLivestream information: \nThis discussion will be in-person and live-streamed on Indiana Sciences YouTube page. \nhttps://www.youtube.com/@indianasciences
URL:https://indianahumanities.org/event/books-booze-brains-timefulness/
LOCATION:Strange Bird\, 128 S Audubon Rd\, Indianapolis\, IN\, 46219\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260825T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260825T193000
DTSTAMP:20260922T011321
CREATED:20260803T155918Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260803T155919Z
UID:10002010-1787680800-1787686200@indianahumanities.org
SUMMARY:The Fourth of July in Pekin\, IN: Documentary Premiere & Discussion
DESCRIPTION:Join Indiana Humanities\, the Pekin Community Betterment Organization\, and the John Hay Center for a premiere screening of The Fourth of July in Pekin\, IN\, a new short documentary about Pekin’s annual celebration. The documentary\, directed by local filmmaker Erik Thein\, captures the spirit of Pekin’s Fourth of July festivities\, a yearly tradition where generations of Pekin residents have come together to make the celebration the oldest consecutively-celebrated Fourth of July festival in the nation. \nAfter the screening\, there will be a brief Q&A with the filmmakers and with community members who have had a hand in organizing the festival. There will also be opportunities to share your own Fourth of July memories and feedback about the film as the filmmakers work to develop what they’ve captured into a full-length documentary. \nThis event is free and open to the public\, though registration is appreciated. Light refreshments will be served. \nABOUT THE PROJECT \nThis documentary and discussion is part of By the People: Conversations Beyond 250\, a series of community-driven programs created by humanities councils across the United States\, its territories\, and the District of Columbia in collaboration with local partners. Together\, these programs explore 250 years of the nation’s cultural life and imagine its shared future. The initiative was developed by the Federation of State Humanities Councils and the Smithsonian Center for Folklife and Cultural Heritage as a complement to the 2026 Smithsonian Folklife Festival. \nABOUT INDIANA HUMANITIES \nIndiana Humanities sparks curiosity\, connects people\, and explores the human experience through programs\, grants\, and storytelling. Visit www.indianahumanities.org to learn more. \nABOUT THE PEKIN COMMUNITY BETTERMENT ORGANIZATION \nThe Pekin Community Betterment Organization is committed to enhancing local life through collaborative efforts and initiatives that foster growth\, connection\, and well-being in Pekin\, Indiana. Visit https://pekinfourthofjuly.com/pcbo to learn more. \nABOUT THE JOHN HAY CENTER \nThe Washington County Historical Society provides stewardship of the John Hay Center\, in order to connect people to our past by collecting\, preserving\, and sharing the artifacts and information of our repository with all visitors. Visit https://johnhaycenter.org/ to learn more.
URL:https://indianahumanities.org/event/the-fourth-of-july-in-pekin-in-documentary-premiere-discussion/
LOCATION:Eastern High School\, 100 N Eastern School Rd\, New Pekin\, IN\, 47165
CATEGORIES:Indiana Humanities Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260822T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260822T120000
DTSTAMP:20260922T011321
CREATED:20260821T030719Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260821T135930Z
UID:10002017-1787396400-1787400000@indianahumanities.org
SUMMARY:Historic Pierceton Guided Walking Tour
DESCRIPTION:Walk through Pierceton’s downtown and discover its hidden stories. Join Pierceton native and archivist Joan Hostetler for a guided tour during the Heirloom Tomato Festival. \n\nStroll past beautifully preserved Italianate buildings from the late 1800s.\nHear the dramatic story of the 1895 fire that destroyed half the commercial district.\nLearn why tomatoes and antiques are woven into Pierceton’s identity.\nDiscover which U.S. vice president lived in town during the Civil War era.\nAt a special behind-the scenes stop\, visit the rarely-seen temple room of the Masonic Lodge\, designed by Pierceton architect Frank Logan.\n\nWHERE TO MEET: The tour departs rom the west side of the Old Train Depot at 11:00 a.m. \nLENGTH: About one hour (walking slowly along First Street) \nCOST: Suggested $10 donation (benefits the Whitko Community Archive’s efforts to preserve local history) \nIMPORTANT: Contact Joan Hostetler at heritagephotoservices@gmail.com or 317.771.4129 to reserve a spot. Don’t wait—the tour has sold out in past years. Limited to the first 30 people. \nSHARE YOUR HISTORY SCAN-A-THON\nVisit the Pierceton History Hub in the the Old Train Depot before and after the tour to share stories about Pierceton’s history. Bring along your local or Indiana photos\, postcards\, and documents to be digitized (and returned) for our online archive and The Indiana Album. \nHosted by the Pierceton Public Library with assistance from the Pierceton Heritage Association. \n This program received support from a Historic Preservation Education Grant provided by Indiana Humanities and Indiana Landmarks.
URL:https://indianahumanities.org/event/historic-pierceton-guided-walking-tour/
LOCATION:Heirloom Tomato Festival/Brower Park\, 115 E. Market St.\, Pierceton\, IN\, 46562
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260820T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260820T193000
DTSTAMP:20260922T011321
CREATED:20260729T140412Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260729T165909Z
UID:10002007-1787248800-1787254200@indianahumanities.org
SUMMARY:Conversations in Indiana's African American History
DESCRIPTION:Throughout 2026\, Freetown Village presents monthly conversations with historians\, researchers\, and educators to discuss topics related to Indiana’s Black heritage and deepen our understanding of the African American experience in Indiana\, past and present. \nAugust’s program takes a deep dive into the thrilling and complex life of legendary race car driver Charlie Wiggins\, retracing his unstoppable passion for racing\, examining the barriers he faced in a segregated sport\, and celebrating his historic achievements and monumental legacy. Angi Rogers\, great-niece of Wiggins\, will deliver the presentation\, guiding the audience through her family’s remarkable history and her uncle’s enduring impact on motorsports. \nThe event\, which includes a question-and-answer session\, will be presented both in person and online via Zoom. Registration is required for both in-person and online attendance. Click on the RSVP link above to register for both the in-person and online options. \nFor more information\, visit Freetown Village’s website at www.freetown.org\, email info@freetownvillage.org or call 317.631.1870. \nThis program received support from an Indiana Humanities Mini-Grant.
URL:https://indianahumanities.org/event/conversations-in-indianas-african-american-history/
LOCATION:Indiana Landmarks\, 1201 Central Ave.\, Indianapolis\, IN\, 46202
CATEGORIES:Grantee Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260820T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260820T190000
DTSTAMP:20260922T011321
CREATED:20260722T232025Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260726T151735Z
UID:10002004-1787248800-1787252400@indianahumanities.org
SUMMARY:Discovering Oxford: Downtown Walking Tour
DESCRIPTION:Join Discover Oxford for a guided historic walking tour of the Oxford town square. Adapted from research by local historian Mary Cross\, the tour will explore the buildings\, businesses\, and people that shaped Oxford’s downtown. \nParticipants will receive a complimentary booklet featuring a detailed map\, numbered stops\, historic information\, and additional sites beyond those covered during the guided walk. The booklet is designed so visitors can continue exploring the town square at their own pace and return for a self-guided tour in the future. \nThe tour begins at 6 p.m. at the Prairie Victorian\, formerly the Messner Building (110 S. Justus St.)\, and is presented in conjunction with the Oxford Farmers Market. \nFor more information\, email info@discoveroxfordin.org. \nThis program received support from a Historic Preservation Education Grant awarded by Indiana Humanities and Indiana Landmarks.
URL:https://indianahumanities.org/event/discovering-oxford-downtown-walking-tour/
LOCATION:The Prairie Victorian\, 110 S. Justus St.\, Oxford\, IN\, 47971
CATEGORIES:Grantee Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260817T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260817T160000
DTSTAMP:20260922T011321
CREATED:20260323T193503Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260329T174633Z
UID:10001923-1786975200-1786982400@indianahumanities.org
SUMMARY:History in Plain Sight: Above-Ground Archaeology Bingo
DESCRIPTION:History in Plain Sight invites you to uncover the hidden stories all around you. Through a guided walking tour\, interactive Archaeology Bingo\, and creative storytelling\, participants learn to “read” everyday details—like a bent sidewalk or a mysterious window—as clues to the past. This engaging\, hands-on experience transforms ordinary surroundings into extraordinary discoveries\, empowering you to see your community with fresh eyes and become a steward of its history. \nFor details about registering\, visit the Ruthmere website by clicking on the RSVP link above. \nFor additional information\, email info@ruthmere.org or call 574.264.0330 \nThis program received support from a Historic Preservation Education Grant awarded by Indiana Humanities and Indiana Landmarks.
URL:https://indianahumanities.org/event/history-in-plain-sight-above-ground-archaeology-bingo/2026-08-17/
LOCATION:Beardsley Discovery Center\, 819 N. Main St.\, Elkhart\, IN\, 46514
CATEGORIES:Grantee Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260816T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260816T170000
DTSTAMP:20260922T011321
CREATED:20260604T194601Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260608T202747Z
UID:10001956-1786894200-1786899600@indianahumanities.org
SUMMARY:Exploring the History and Legacy of Slavery in Indiana
DESCRIPTION:The Jennings County Historical Society hosts its “Exploring the History and Legacy of Slavery in Indiana” series featuring Sue Livers\, a historian of Indiana’s Black history. Livers will present programs that explain the ways that slavery existed in Indiana\, discuss enslaved people’s lives and their struggles for freedom in Indiana’s early years\, examine the long-term effects of slavery on Black communities in the region\, and talk about lynchings in the state. \nFor more information\, call the Jennings County Historical Society at 812.346.8989 or visit its website. \nThis program received support from an Indiana Humanities Mini-Grant.
URL:https://indianahumanities.org/event/exploring-the-history-and-legacy-of-slavery-in-indiana/
LOCATION:Jennings County Historical Society\, 134 East Brown Street\, Vernon\, Indiana\, 47282
CATEGORIES:Grantee Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260809T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260809T180000
DTSTAMP:20260922T011321
CREATED:20260616T150403Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260616T150403Z
UID:10001963-1786291200-1786298400@indianahumanities.org
SUMMARY:Real Life\, Revised Reading Series
DESCRIPTION:Join emcee Sam Ferrante and producer John Strauss for a monthly reading series at Indiana Humanities. The open mic features 10 local authors for 5 minute readings\, followed by time for snacks\, drinks\, and conversations. Free and open to the public! \n \nThis series is supported by Butler MFA and Booth literary magazine\, and broadcast on WQRT FM.
URL:https://indianahumanities.org/event/real-life-revised-reading-series-8/
LOCATION:Indiana Humanities\, 1500 N Delaware St.\, Indianapolis\, IN\, 46202
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260808T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260808T150000
DTSTAMP:20260922T011321
CREATED:20260715T151634Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260715T151634Z
UID:10001995-1786197600-1786201200@indianahumanities.org
SUMMARY:Indiana State Library Young Readers Center presents Candace Fleming
DESCRIPTION:Join the Young Readers Center for an opportunity to meet author Candace Fleming\, whose book was chosen as the Indiana Great Reads from Great Places selection for this year’s National Book Festival. On Saturday\, August 8 at 2:00pm\, Candace and will give a presentation and sign books. Books will be available for purchase. \nCANDACE FLEMING FLYER \nThe Indiana Affiliate Center for the Book is delighted to announce its National Book Festival Great Read titles for 2026!  The Center has chosen Imogene’s Last Stand by Candace Fleming and illustrated by Nancy Carpernter for the 2026 Great Read Youth Selection. This book fits perfectly with the America’s 250th Semiquincentennial. It highlights how young people\, like Imogene\, can make a difference in their communities as we read about Imogene fighting to preserve history and save the local Historical Society from demolition. Learn more about National Book Festival and Great Reads here: https://blog.library.in.gov/category/indiana-young-readers-center/ \nAbout the Indiana Center for the Book \nThe Center for the Book in the Library of Congress is a community of 56 Affiliated Centers existing to promote reading\, libraries and literacy across the country. There is an Affiliate Center for the Book in each of the 50 states\, the District of Columbia\, Puerto Rico\, the U.S. Virgin Islands\, Guam\, American Samoa and Northern Marianas. These Centers also elevate and advocate for each state’s unique literary heritage – developed by writers whose works reflect distinctively American places. Their stories\, novels\, essays\, poems and other written works\, rooted in the nation’s extraordinary diversity of people and geography\, are often featured in the programs supported by the Affiliated Centers for the Book. These Centers engage\, inspire\, and inform diverse audiences through author talks\, web-based programs\, podcasts\, videos\, writing challenges for young people\, book festivals and other events designed to advance appreciation of the written word. \nThe Indiana Affiliate Center for the Book is housed at the Indiana Young Readers Center at the Indiana State Library. The Indiana Affiliate Center for the Book (ICB) has several exciting programs that Hoosiers can get involved with to promote literacy. We jury the Firefly Early Literacy Book Award\, we have interactive displays and kiosks to teach about the Library of Congress and literacy\, we host the Indiana Statehood Day writing contest and the Letters About Literature writing contest\, we manage a program to offer storytime\, STEAM\, book\, Lego\, and escape experience kits for teachers and librarians across the state\, we host events and author visits\, we created the Indiana Literary Places Map\, and we support a collect of materials for young people written and illustrated by Indiana Authors and Illustrators. \nAbout Great Reads from Great Places \nEach year the Affiliated Centers for the Book participate in the National Book Festival in Washington DC. Each Center for the Book Affiliate will staff a booth in the Festival’s Roadmap to Reading area to promote reading\, libraries and literacy in their state. Annually\, these Affiliated Centers for the Book select “Great Reads from Great Places.” Each affiliate chooses two titles. In most cases\, these books—one for youth and one for adults—are written by authors from their state or territory\, take place in their state or territory and/or celebrate local culture and heritage. In addition\, this year\, in honor of America’s 250th Semiquincentennial\, affiliate centers were encouraged to choose a title that connects to that theme in some way. The Indiana Affiliate Center for the Book works with Indiana Humanities to select titles. \n 
URL:https://indianahumanities.org/event/indiana-state-library-young-readers-center-presents-candace-fleming/
LOCATION:Indiana State Library\, 315 W Ohio St\, Indianapolis\, 46202
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Indiana Authors Awards
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260807T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260807T193000
DTSTAMP:20260922T011321
CREATED:20260623T110947Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260623T110947Z
UID:10001974-1786125600-1786131000@indianahumanities.org
SUMMARY:Voices and Votes Community Panel Discussion
DESCRIPTION:Join the Love Community Center to celebrate democracy\, community\, and the arrival of the nationally recognized Smithsonian exhibit\, Voices and Votes: Democracy in America.\n\nAs part of the Voices & Votes activities\, please join us for a Community Discussion at the Princess Theatre. \n\n\nThis program is presented as part of Voices and Votes: Democracy in America\, a part of Museum on Main Street\, a collaboration between the Smithsonian Institution and State Humanities Councils nationwide. The Museum on Main Street program works with rural communities to design and host high-quality exhibits and create dynamic public programs across the United States. Voices and Votes is based on an exhibition by the National Museum of American History. Support for Museum on Main Street has been provided by the United States Congress.
URL:https://indianahumanities.org/event/voices-and-votes-community-panel-discussion/
LOCATION:Princess Theatre\, 330 N Main St\, Rushville\, IN\, 46173
CATEGORIES:Grantee Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260728T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260728T200000
DTSTAMP:20260922T011321
CREATED:20260713T135045Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260713T141822Z
UID:10001988-1785263400-1785268800@indianahumanities.org
SUMMARY:Books\, Booze & Brains: Silent Earth
DESCRIPTION:Format: In person at Strange Bird Indy\, Livestream \nBook: Silent Earth: Averting the Insect Apocalypse\, by Dave Goulson \nLivestream information: \nThis discussion will be in-person and live-streamed on Indiana Sciences YouTube page. \nhttps://www.youtube.com/@indianasciences
URL:https://indianahumanities.org/event/books-booze-and-brains-silent-earth/
LOCATION:Strange Bird\, 128 S Audubon Rd\, Indianapolis\, IN\, 46219\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260726T151500
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260726T163000
DTSTAMP:20260922T011321
CREATED:20260626T152735Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260626T153255Z
UID:10001978-1785078900-1785083400@indianahumanities.org
SUMMARY:LIFT Encore Screening at Heartland Film's Indy Shorts Film Festival
DESCRIPTION:LIFT\, powered by Hoodox and Indiana Humanities\, supports Indiana filmmakers in producing short\, uplifting stories of Hoosiers working to connect\, strengthen and celebrate their communities. This year five Indiana filmmakers were awarded grants to create five-minute films that highlight inspiring stories from across the state. Learn more about the program and filmmakers at LIFTIndiana.com. \n 
URL:https://indianahumanities.org/event/lift-premiere-at-heartland-films-indy-shorts-film-festival/
LOCATION:Living Room Theater\, 745 E 9th St Ste 810\, Indianapolis\, 46202
CATEGORIES:Indiana Humanities Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260721T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260721T203000
DTSTAMP:20260922T011321
CREATED:20260709T162522Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260709T162522Z
UID:10001987-1784660400-1784665800@indianahumanities.org
SUMMARY:Curious Conversations Speaker Series: Emily Rapoza
DESCRIPTION:Conner Prairie invites you to tune in as it hosts Curious Conversations\, a series of talks by experts on Indiana history\, covering topics in the areas of natural science\, history\, folklore\, and civics. \nJuly’s program features Emily Rapoza\, director of library and archives at the Great American Songbook Foundation. \nRapoza will speak on African American musicians in the American Songbook\, discussing how their work has been preserved—or not—throughout time and highlighting how Black artists have shaped the nation’s cultural identity\, connecting artistic expression to broader narratives of citizenship\, history\, and inclusion \nTo register for the talk\, click on the RSVP link above. The program takes place in Conner Prairie’s Museum Experience Center. \nFor more information about Curious Conversations\, visit Conner Prairie’s website or call 317.776.6000. \nThis program received support from an Indiana Humanities Mini-Grant.
URL:https://indianahumanities.org/event/curious-conversations-speaker-series-emily-rapoza/
LOCATION:Conner Prairie\, 13400 Allisonville Rd.\, Fishers\, IN\, 46038
CATEGORIES:Grantee Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260721T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260721T220000
DTSTAMP:20260922T011321
CREATED:20260626T152347Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260626T152359Z
UID:10001977-1784658600-1784671200@indianahumanities.org
SUMMARY:LIFT Premiere at Heartland Film's Indy Shorts Film Festival
DESCRIPTION:LIFT\, powered by Hoodox and Indiana Humanities\, supports Indiana filmmakers in producing short\, uplifting stories of Hoosiers working to connect\, strengthen and celebrate their communities. This year five Indiana filmmakers were awarded grants to create five-minute films that highlight inspiring stories from across the state. Learn more about the program and filmmakers at LIFTIndiana.com. \nThe celebration doesn’t end when the credits roll! Join us after the premiere to celebrate our five filmmaking teams and partner organizations at an after-party featuring complimentary Ben’s Pretzels\, a live DJ\, and a cash bar. Your screening ticket includes admission to the LIFT After Party. \nSchedule \n6:30 PM | Doors open & activities \n7:30 PM | Film screening with extended Q&A \n8:30 PM | After Party
URL:https://indianahumanities.org/event/lift-premiere-at-heartland-films-indy-shorts/
LOCATION:Indianapolis Art Center\, 820 E. 67th St.\, Indianapolis\, IN\, 46220
CATEGORIES:Indiana Humanities Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260720T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260720T200000
DTSTAMP:20260922T011321
CREATED:20260714T205438Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260717T121019Z
UID:10001994-1784570400-1784577600@indianahumanities.org
SUMMARY:How to Research Your Pierceton-Area Building\, House\, or Family Workshop
DESCRIPTION:This introductory workshop provides hands-on experience researching local history. Participants will research primary sources\, including Sanborn maps\, old newspapers\, town directories\, and genealogy records. Attendees are encouraged to bring their own laptops to conduct guided online research during the session. This workshop is part of a larger project that will culminate in the creation of educational signs for Pierceton’s historic downtown buildings. Organizers especially welcome the sharing of memories and photographs of local businesses. \nRSVP in advance by emailing heritagephotoservices@gmail.com or calling 317.771.4129; include the names\, addresses\, or topics you would like to research. \nThis program received support from a Historic Preservation Education Grant awarded by Indiana Humanities and Indiana Landmarks. Additional funding comes from the Pierceton Public Library’s Whitko Community Digital Image Project\, with support from the Pierceton Heritage Association.
URL:https://indianahumanities.org/event/how-to-research-your-pierceton-area-building-house-or-family-workshop/
LOCATION:Pierceton Public Library\, 101 W. Catholic St.\, Pierceton\, IN\, 46562
CATEGORIES:Grantee Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260720T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260720T160000
DTSTAMP:20260922T011321
CREATED:20260323T193503Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260329T174633Z
UID:10001922-1784556000-1784563200@indianahumanities.org
SUMMARY:History in Plain Sight: Above-Ground Archaeology Bingo
DESCRIPTION:History in Plain Sight invites you to uncover the hidden stories all around you. Through a guided walking tour\, interactive Archaeology Bingo\, and creative storytelling\, participants learn to “read” everyday details—like a bent sidewalk or a mysterious window—as clues to the past. This engaging\, hands-on experience transforms ordinary surroundings into extraordinary discoveries\, empowering you to see your community with fresh eyes and become a steward of its history. \nFor details about registering\, visit the Ruthmere website by clicking on the RSVP link above. \nFor additional information\, email info@ruthmere.org or call 574.264.0330 \nThis program received support from a Historic Preservation Education Grant awarded by Indiana Humanities and Indiana Landmarks.
URL:https://indianahumanities.org/event/history-in-plain-sight-above-ground-archaeology-bingo/2026-07-20/
LOCATION:Beardsley Discovery Center\, 819 N. Main St.\, Elkhart\, IN\, 46514
CATEGORIES:Grantee Event
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