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SUMMARY:Indy Toxic Heritage Public Presentation
DESCRIPTION:The Indianapolis Public Library’s Central Library hosts the exhibit Indy Toxic Heritage: Pollution\, Place\, and Power from June 10 through August 7. The exhibit explores how environmental harm and advocacy for justice are part of Indianapolis’s citywide past\, present\, and future. \nIn conjunction with the exhibit\, one of its organizers\, Dr. Elizabeth Kryder-Reid\, will offer a public presentation. She’ll explore the exhibit’s development and will also discuss her research around toxic heritage and how places of environmental harm are mobilized and marginalized in formal and informal memory practices. Dr. Kryder-Reid is chancellor’s professor of anthropology and museum studies and the director of the museum studies program at Indiana University Indianapolis. \nBoth the public presentation and the exhibit are free and open to the public. To register for the public presentation\, click on the RSVP link above. \nThe exhibit is open during Central Library’s regular operating hours. For more information about Central Library\, including its hours\, visit the library’s website or call 317.275.4100.  \nTo learn more about the exhibit and to view the programming schedule\, visit ToxicHeritage.com/ith-exhibit. \n This program received support from an Indiana Humanities Action Grant and from the Indiana University Center for Translating Research into Practice.
URL:https://indianahumanities.org/event/indy-toxic-heritage-public-presentation/
LOCATION:Indianapolis Public Library\, Indianapolis Special Collections Room\, 40 E. St. Clair St.\, Indianapolis\, IN\, 46204
CATEGORIES:Grantee Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250612T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250612T193000
DTSTAMP:20260803T122200
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SUMMARY:Conversations in Indiana's African American History: "'Indiana's Civil Rights Legacy': 1920-1970s\, Activists from Evansville to Gary"
DESCRIPTION:In 2025\, Freetown Village presents monthly conversations with historians\, researchers\, and educators to discuss topics related to Indiana’s Black heritage. \nJune’s program features Clete Ladd\, currently a Practicum Supervisor for the University of Phoenix College of Education\, and formerly a licensed secondary English teacher and school principal. Ladd will discuss the history of the civil rights movement in Indiana\, focusing specifically on the decades between 1920 and the 1970s\, and the legacy of the activists that fought for change across the state. \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 Action Grant.
URL:https://indianahumanities.org/event/conversations-in-indianas-african-american-history-slavery-can-have-no-existence-in-the-state-of-indiana-black-women-slavery-and-unfreedom-in-indiana-1787-1830-2/
LOCATION:Indiana Landmarks\, 1201 Central Ave.\, Indianapolis\, IN\, 46202
CATEGORIES:Grantee Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20250610T100000
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SUMMARY:Indy Toxic Heritage Exhibit
DESCRIPTION:Explore how environmental harm and advocacy for justice are part of Indianapolis’s citywide past\, present\, and future in the exhibit Indy Toxic Heritage: Pollution\, Place\, and Power\, on view through August 7 in the sixth-floor Indianapolis Special Collections Room at the Indianapolis Public Library’s Central Library. \nIndy Toxic Heritage was developed by Elizabeth Kryder-Reid\, Laura Holzman\, Ben Clark\, and Kay Hawthorne\, in collaboration with the Kheprw Institute and Indy Parks and Recreation and in conversation with people across the city.  \nThe exhibit\, which is free and open to the public\, has traveled to several locations over the past year. To learn more and to view the programming schedule\, visit ToxicHeritage.com/ith-exhibit. \nThe exhibit is open during Central Library’s regular operating hours. For more information about Central Library\, including its hours\, visit the library’s website or call 317.275.4100. \n This program received support from an Indiana Humanities Action Grant and from the Indiana University Center for Translating Research into Practice.
URL:https://indianahumanities.org/event/indy-toxic-heritage-exhibit-3/
LOCATION:Indianapolis Public Library\, Indianapolis Special Collections Room\, 40 E. St. Clair St.\, Indianapolis\, IN\, 46204
CATEGORIES:Grantee Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250607T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250607T160000
DTSTAMP:20260803T122200
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250401T154134Z
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SUMMARY:History Speaks 2025
DESCRIPTION:The Crown Point Community Library joins Lake County Parks\, the Northwest Indiana Civil War Roundtable\, and the Lake County Historical Society and Museum to present a day full of history and mystery. Guests of all ages can meet with reenactors\, talk with local authors\, watch stories come to life\, grab a bite from a food truck\, and experience life during the Civil War era at the picturesque Buckley Homestead. \nNote that this event takes place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Central Daylight Time. \nTo register in advance\, click on the RSVP button above. \nFor more information\, contact Erika Wagner at the Crown Point Community Library at ewagner@crownpointlibrary.org or 219.306.4597. \nThis program received support from an Indiana Humanities Action Grant.
URL:https://indianahumanities.org/event/history-speaks-2025/
LOCATION:Buckley Homestead\, 3606 Belshaw Rd.\, Lowell\, IN\, 46356
CATEGORIES:Grantee Event
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SUMMARY:Writing Workshop: Samuel Love
DESCRIPTION:In this workshop\, Sam will share best practices (and occasional failed approaches) from more than three decades of experience as an oral historian. Producing a good oral history involves more than just pressing record and asking a few questions. Sam will cover the process of conducting an oral history project\, from selecting the right topic to preserving your work for posterity. At the end of the workshop participants will learn how to build enthusiasm for the project\, how to make their potential respondents comfortable\, how to develop open-ended questions that yield detailed\, thoughtful answers\, and tips for preserving and promoting the finished project. Far more than just an academic practice\, oral histories are useful in producing family histories\, community history projects\, and for preserving institutional memory and wisdom of community organizations and businesses. \nSAMUEL LOVE is a social practice artist from Gary\, Indiana who organizes public projects that connect communities to their cultural histories through publishing\, multi-media installations\, and performance. He is a 2019-2020 fellow with the Center for Community Progress Community Revitalization Fellowship and the Indiana Arts Commission On Ramp Fellowship and is the editor of the forthcoming Gary Anthology for Belt Publishing.
URL:https://indianahumanities.org/event/writing-workshop-samuel-love/
LOCATION:Boswell Public Library\, 101 N Clinton St\, Boswell\, IN\, 47944\, United States
CATEGORIES:Indiana Authors Awards
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SUMMARY:George R. Mather Sunday Lecture Series: "Tracing the Paths: Indiana Migration and Discoveries"
DESCRIPTION:The first Sunday of the month\, the Allen County–Fort Wayne Historical Society presents the George R. Mather Sunday Lecture Series. The series offers presentations by experts on history and other humanities subjects\, often illuminating the role that Allen County people and events have played in the broader scope of national and international affairs. \nThis month’s lecture is “Tracing the Paths: Indiana Migration and Discoveries” presented by Allison DePrey Singleton\, genealogy services manager at the Allen County Public Library Genealogy Center. Singleton will explore the rich history of migration to and within Indiana\, uncovering the diverse stories and journeys that have shaped the state. \nFor more information\, visit the historical society’s events page\, email administration@fwhistorycenter.org\, or call 260.426.2882. \nThis program received support from an Indiana Humanities Action Grant.
URL:https://indianahumanities.org/event/george-r-mather-sunday-lecture-series-tracing-the-paths-indiana-migration-and-discoveries/
LOCATION:The History Center\, 302 E. Berry St.\, Fort Wayne\, IN\, 46802
CATEGORIES:Grantee Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Allen County-Fort Wayne Historical Society":MAILTO:aministration@fwhistorycenter.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20250530T180000
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SUMMARY:Black Birders Week: Community Book Discussion
DESCRIPTION:Join author and photographer Dudley Edmonson for his presentation entitled “The Browning in America and its Impact on Conservation and the Outdoors” based on his 2025 book People the Planet Needs Now. \n  \nThis event is supported and funded by Indiana Humanities\, Central Indiana Land Trust\, and Amos Butler Audubon Society.   \n  \n6:00-6:30 Community Connections\n6:30-7:30 Presentation by Dudley Edmonson\n7:30-8:30 Sunset Birding.  Join guides for a gentle evening stroll or bring a camp chair to witness birds in Lily Field. \n  \nConsider purchasing Edmonson’s book through our partners at Loudmouth Books. This event is free to attend\, but pre-registration is required. 
URL:https://indianahumanities.org/event/black-birders-week-community-book-discussion/
LOCATION:Conner Prairie\, 13400 Allisonville Rd.\, Fishers\, IN\, 46038
CATEGORIES:Grantee Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20250527T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20250527T200000
DTSTAMP:20260803T122200
CREATED:20250102T174727Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250107T150915Z
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SUMMARY:Books\, Booze & Brains: Everything is Tuberculosis
DESCRIPTION:Format: In person at Strange Bird\, Livestream\nBook: Everything is Tuberculosis by John Green\nExpert: TBD
URL:https://indianahumanities.org/event/books-booze-brains-everything-is-tuberculosis/
LOCATION:Strange Bird\, 128 S Audubon Rd\, Indianapolis\, IN\, 46219\, United States
CATEGORIES:Indiana Humanities Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20250523T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20250523T120000
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SUMMARY:Rebecca Mullin at Marion Public Library
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a delightful and enriching event centered on early childhood literacy! This engaging program is specially designed for children ages 3-6 (preschool and kindergarten) and features a variety of interactive activities to spark young imaginations. Children will enjoy story time with the charming stories One Tomato and Purple Carrot by Rebecca Mullin\, followed by a fun vegetable identification game. They’ll also have the chance to get hands-on with a garden-themed craft\, where they can plant their own mini garden! Additionally\, children will participate in a lively fingerplay and activity\, all while exploring key concepts such as counting\, colors\, vegetable identification\, and the joys of healthy eating. Aligned with early childhood curriculum\, this event is the perfect way to encourage a love of learning\, gardening\, and nutritious habits.
URL:https://indianahumanities.org/event/rebecca-mullin-at-marion-public-library/
LOCATION:Marion Public Library\, 600 S. Washington St.\, Marion\, IN\, 46953
CATEGORIES:Indiana Authors Awards
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20250522T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20250522T190000
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SUMMARY:The Secret Lives of Buildings: McEwen-Samuels-Marr Home
DESCRIPTION:Join fellow building lovers for an exploration into the history of the McEwen-Samuels-Marr Home\, the current site of the Bartholomew County Historical Society in Columbus. From its architectural legacy to the intriguing stories of the families who once called it home\, this house offers a window into the past that continues to shape Columbus today. This talk will not only dive into the history of the house itself but will also discuss the critical role of historic preservation in protecting cultural resources. Preserving buildings like the McEwen-Samuels-Marr Home ensures that the unique stories of local residents live on\, providing a deeper understanding of the community—and inspiring the public to protect these irreplaceable pieces of our shared history for future generations. The Bartholomew County Historical Society’s curator and collections manager\, Jared Anderson\, will lead the talk. \nThe program takes place in the Cleo Rogers Memorial Library’s Red Room. To register (for either in-person on online attendance)\, click on the RSVP button above. \nFor more information\, email archives@mybcpl.org or call 812.379.1297. \nThis program received support from a Historic Preservation Education Grant\, offered by Indiana Humanities and Indiana Landmarks.
URL:https://indianahumanities.org/event/the-secret-lives-of-buildings-mcewen-samuels-marr-home/
LOCATION:Bartholomew County Public Library (Cleo Rogers Memorial Library)\, 536 Fifth St.\, Columbus\, IN\, 47201
CATEGORIES:Grantee Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Columbus Indiana Architectural Archives at BCPL":MAILTO:archives@mybcpl.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20250519T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20250519T200000
DTSTAMP:20260803T122200
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SUMMARY:Granfalloon Event—Books on Tap
DESCRIPTION:Join the Monroe County Public Library and Granfalloon for the May edition of Books on Tap. It’s the book club with a twist! Enjoy drinks\, a comfortable atmosphere\, and a great discussion on a variety of compelling books. This month\, we’ll celebrate the upcoming Granfalloon by reading One! Hundred! Deamons! by Lynda Barry. \nParticipants must be 21 years old or older. \nRSVPs are required; click on the RSVP button above to register.
URL:https://indianahumanities.org/event/granfalloon-event-books-on-tap/
LOCATION:Heartwork Brewing\, 1703 N College Ave\, Bloomington\, Indiana\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20250517T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20250517T150000
DTSTAMP:20260803T122200
CREATED:20250408T133823Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250422T140511Z
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SUMMARY:Poetry Workshop with Chantel Massey
DESCRIPTION:Join local poet\, author\, and teaching artist Chantel Massey at Indy Reads for a poetry workshop in partnership with Indiana Authors Awards! \nTender and Titanic: Community\, Immortality and Care Through Poetry\nParticipants will explore Audre Lorde’s poetry and her essay The Transformation of Silence into Language and Action alongside the poetry of Jericho Brown\, Danez Smith\, Lucille Clifton\, Franny Choi and more to reflect on our responsibility to care for ourselves and the power in using our own voices through poetry.
URL:https://indianahumanities.org/event/poetry-workshop-with-chantel-massey/
LOCATION:Indy Reads\, 1066 Virginia Ave\, Indianapolis\, IN\, 46203\, United States
CATEGORIES:Indiana Authors Awards
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20250515T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20250515T210000
DTSTAMP:20260803T122200
CREATED:20250501T182841Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250509T133649Z
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SUMMARY:Granfalloon Event—Cicada Cinema Screening of Fail Safe
DESCRIPTION:Cicada Cinema presents the 1964 Cold War thriller Fail Safe as part of the Granfalloon Film Series. \nFor more information\, visit the Cicada Cinema webpage.
URL:https://indianahumanities.org/event/granfalloon-event-cicada-cinema-screening-fail-safe-1964/
LOCATION:Backspace Gallery\, 112 W 6th St.\, Bloomington\, IN\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250515T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250515T193000
DTSTAMP:20260803T122200
CREATED:20250311T164621Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250312T155842Z
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SUMMARY:Conversations in Indiana's African American History: "'Slavery Can Have No Existence in the State of Indiana': Black Women\, Slavery\, and Unfreedom in Indiana\, 1787–1830"
DESCRIPTION:In 2025\, Freetown Village presents monthly conversations with historians\, researchers\, and educators to discuss topics related to Indiana’s Black heritage. \nMay’s program features Dr. Jazma Sutton\, assistant professor of history at Miami University in Ohio. Sutton will discuss State v. Lasselle\, the 1820 Indiana Supreme Court case in which Polly Strong\, an enslaved woman\, sued for her freedom. Strong ultimately won the case\, with the state supreme court ruling that slavery had no legal standing in Indiana under the 1816 constitution. However\, Sutton will explain how this legal victory did not end Black Hoosiers’ struggles for freedom\, as courts and local authorities continued to permit slavery and unfreedom through legal loopholes and deference to white men’s claims over Black women’s labor. \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 Action Grant.
URL:https://indianahumanities.org/event/conversations-in-indianas-african-american-history-slavery-can-have-no-existence-in-the-state-of-indiana-black-women-slavery-and-unfreedom-in-indiana-1787-1830/
LOCATION:Indiana Landmarks\, 1201 Central Ave.\, Indianapolis\, IN\, 46202
CATEGORIES:Grantee Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20250514T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20250514T200000
DTSTAMP:20260803T122200
CREATED:20250501T181605Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250509T144959Z
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SUMMARY:Granfalloon—Books\, Booze & Brains: A Discussion of Cat's Cradle (Bloomington)
DESCRIPTION:Join Indiana Humanities and the Indiana University Arts and Humanities Council for a thoughtful discussion of Cat’s Cradle by Kurt Vonnegut. The event will start with a panel of experts diving into the key ideas of the novel and then open up to a conversation with the audience. \nParticipants must be 21 years old or older.
URL:https://indianahumanities.org/event/granfalloon-books-booze-brains-a-discussion-of-cats-cradle-b-ton/
LOCATION:Morgenstern Books\, 849 S. Auto Mall Rd.\, Bloomington\, IN\, 47401
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Indiana Humanities Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250513T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250513T200000
DTSTAMP:20260803T122200
CREATED:20250122T151618Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250204T204323Z
UID:10001737-1747162800-1747166400@indianahumanities.org
SUMMARY:Curious Conversations Speaker Series: R. Douglas Hurt
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. \nMay’s program features Dr. R. Douglas Hurt\, who will discuss the history of agriculture in the 19th-century Midwest. \nHurt is professor emeritus in the department of history at Purdue University\, where he served as department head. He also has held the positions of professor and director of the Graduate Program in Agricultural History and Rural Studies at Iowa State University\, associate director of the State Historical Society of Missouri\, and curator of agriculture at the Ohio Historical Society. He is the author of Agriculture in the Midwest\, 1815-1900\, which won the Jon Gjerde Book Award presented by the Midwestern History Association\, and American Agriculture: A Brief History. \nTo register for the talk\, click on the RSVP link above. The program takes place in Conner Prairie’s Prairie House\, #38 on this map. \nFor more information about Curious Conversations\, visit Conner Prairie’s website or call 317.776.6000. \nThis program received support from an Indiana Humanities Action Grant.
URL:https://indianahumanities.org/event/curious-conversations-speaker-series-r-douglas-hurt/
LOCATION:Conner Prairie\, 13400 Allisonville Rd.\, Fishers\, IN\, 46038
CATEGORIES:Grantee Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250512T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250512T160000
DTSTAMP:20260803T122200
CREATED:20250220T161212Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250323T193326Z
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SUMMARY:Celebrate General Lafayette's Visit to Jeffersonville in 1825
DESCRIPTION:The Jeffersonville committee of the American Friends of Lafayette joins with area partners to host a series of programs marking the 200th anniversary of the Marquis de Lafayette’s 1825 visit to Jeffersonville\, Indiana\, as part of his “farewell tour” of America. \nThe programming series culminates with several activities on May 12\, the date that Lafayette visited southern Indiana 200 years ago. Events include: \n\nWelcome Lafayette (10 a.m.\, 1101 E. River Rd.\, Louisville)\nThe public is invited to gather at the Big Four Lawn in Louisville’s Waterfront Park to welcome Lafayette as he arrives accompanied by the Old Guard Army Fife and Drum Corps. Guests may join a parade of flags to escort Lafayette across the Ohio River to Jeffersonville via the Big Four Bridge (a 20-minute walk).\nJeffersonville Celebration (1 p.m.\, 223 Pearl St.\, Jeffersonville)\nLafayette and his entourage are expected to arrive at the Big Four Station Park in Jeffersonville at approximately 1 p.m. The public is invited to join representatives from the Indiana Freemasons\, Daughters of the American Revolution\, and Sons of the American Revolution; local dignitaries; and descendants of Revolutionary War solider Zalmon Burritt in the festivities. Activities will include the dedication of the Unknown Revolutionary War Patriots Memorial\, the planting of two trees in nearby Veterans Memorial Park\, and a reception featuring food\, nonalcoholic drinks\, and toasts to President George Washington and other heroes of the American Revolution.\nPlay and Reception (7 to 9 p.m.\, 200 E. Gray St.\, Louisville)\nThe Kentucky Freemasons welcome Lafayette at the Louisville Scottish Rite\, where the public is invited to enjoy a play for Lafayette followed by a reception.\n\nThe event organizers encourage those interested in the May 12 activities to follow the American Friends of Lafayette’s Facebook page and monitor its website for updated details. \nFor more information\, contact Bonny Wise at 502.554.5504 or wises496@gmail.com. \nThe events celebrating Lafayette’s visit to Indiana received support from an Indiana Humanities Action Grant.
URL:https://indianahumanities.org/event/celebrate-general-lafayettes-visit-to-jeffersonville-in-1825/
LOCATION:Big Four Station Park\, 223 Pearl St.\, Jeffersonville\, IN\, 47130
CATEGORIES:Grantee Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250510T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250510T170000
DTSTAMP:20260803T122200
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SUMMARY:Colonial Fair
DESCRIPTION:The Colonial Fair invites guests of all ages to step back in time to 18th-century America in celebration of America’s 250th birthday. Visitors to the fair will be immersed into the life of a village during the time of the American Revolution. They’ll meet unknown people from all walks of life and hear their stories\, including those not always told in history books. They’ll get a look and feel for the Revolution and for those who fought to achieve independence. Among stations and activities\, attendees will participate in musket drills\, the making of wool clothing\, a spy mission\, and a scavenger hunt called “Where’s Georgie.” \nTo learn details and to obtain tickets\, click on the RSVP link above. \nFor more information\, contact Patty Hons at pattyhons@gmail.com. \nThis program received support from an Indiana Humanities Action Grant.
URL:https://indianahumanities.org/event/colonial-fair/
LOCATION:Caroline Scott Harrison DAR Chapter House\, 4635 N. Illinois St.\, Indianapolis\, IN\, 46208
CATEGORIES:Grantee Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20250509T210000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20250509T233000
DTSTAMP:20260803T122200
CREATED:20250501T174738Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250509T152602Z
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SUMMARY:Granfalloon—The Bunny Hoover Review
DESCRIPTION:Join the Granfalloon festival for a Kurt Vonnegut-themed dance performance in partnership with the Midland City Arts Festival.
URL:https://indianahumanities.org/event/granfalloon-event-the-bunny-hoover-review/
LOCATION:The Back Door\, 207 S College Avenue\, Bloomington\, IN\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20250507T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20250508T193000
DTSTAMP:20260803T122200
CREATED:20250501T172632Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250501T172708Z
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SUMMARY:Granfalloon Event - Cat's Cradle: A Concert Reading Performed by IU Theatre
DESCRIPTION:Performances @ 7:30pm on May 7th and May 8th.  \nGayle Karch Cook Center – 750 E Kirkwood Ave\, Bloomington\, IN \nFree event!  \nCome experience a live stage reading of Cat’s Cradle by IU Theatre.
URL:https://indianahumanities.org/event/granfalloon-event-cats-cradle-a-concert-reading-performed-by-iu-theatre/
LOCATION:Gayle Karch Cook Center – 750 E Kirkwood Ave\, Bloomington\, IN\, Gayle Karch Cook Center\, Bloomington\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250506T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250726T160000
DTSTAMP:20260803T122200
CREATED:20250606T200039Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250609T195123Z
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SUMMARY:Quilts of Hubert Ver Mehren: From Giant Medallions to Elegant Embroidery
DESCRIPTION:The Quilters Hall of Fame presents an exhibition of quilts by Hubert Ver Mehren\, who this year will be inducted into the Hall of Fame as a Heritage Honoree in recognition of his significant impact on the quilt world in the 1930s. Ver Mehren’s quilt patterns are considered some of the most complex and dramatic designs of the day. Ver Mehren marketed his patterns anonymously or under pseudonyms and is largely unknown\, so this exhibition will help bring his work to light. The exhibition runs from May 6 to July 26. The Hall of Fame is open Tuesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. \nAdmission is free on Saturday\, June 14. \nFor more information\, visit the Quilters Hall of Fame website\, email admin@quiltershalloffame.net\, or call 765.664.9333. \nThis program received support from an Indiana Humanities Action Grant.
URL:https://indianahumanities.org/event/quilts-of-hubert-ver-mehren-from-giant-medallions-to-elegant-embroidery/
LOCATION:The Quilters Hall of Fame\, 926 S. Washington St.\, Marion\, IN\, 46953
CATEGORIES:Grantee Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20250504T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20250504T150000
DTSTAMP:20260803T122200
CREATED:20250223T000518Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250223T001540Z
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SUMMARY:George R. Mather Sunday Lecture Series: "History and Impact of Landscape Architecture in Fort Wayne"
DESCRIPTION:The first Sunday of the month\, the Allen County–Fort Wayne Historical Society presents the George R. Mather Sunday Lecture Series. The series offers presentations by experts on history and other humanities subjects\, often illuminating the role that Allen County people and events have played in the broader scope of national and international affairs. \nThis month’s lecture is “History and Impact of Landscape Architecture in Fort Wayne” presented by Alec Johnson\, deputy director of planning and development for Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation. Johnson will discuss the role of landscape architects in the creation of both the Fort Wayne park system and the current landscape of the city as a whole. \nFor more information\, visit the historical society’s events page\, email administration@fwhistorycenter.org\, or call 260.426.2882. \nThis program received support from an Indiana Humanities Action Grant.
URL:https://indianahumanities.org/event/george-r-mather-sunday-lecture-series-history-and-impact-of-landscape-architecture-in-fort-wayne/
LOCATION:The History Center\, 302 E. Berry St.\, Fort Wayne\, IN\, 46802
CATEGORIES:Grantee Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Allen County-Fort Wayne Historical Society":MAILTO:aministration@fwhistorycenter.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250503T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250503T123000
DTSTAMP:20260803T122200
CREATED:20250405T195258Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250406T133522Z
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SUMMARY:Downtown Columbia City Historic Tour
DESCRIPTION:Step back in time and explore the rich history of downtown Columbia City on a guided walking tour. Journey through the late 1800s to the present day as you hear fascinating stories about the visionaries\, entrepreneurs\, and risk-takers who shaped this thriving community. These were bold individuals who saw opportunity and built the foundations of Whitley County. \nColumbia City Connect will conduct the tour twice—the first tour begins at 10:00 a.m. and the second at 11:30 a.m. Both start at the gazebo on the courthouse lawn in downtown Columbia City. \nIn addition to the tour\, be sure to check out a special exhibit about downtown Columbia City at the Whitley County Historical Museum\, 108 W. Jefferson St.\, from 10 a.m. to noon. \nFor more information\, visit the event listing on Columbia City Connect’s website or email Niki Keister at niki@columbiacityconnect.com. \nThis program received support from a Historic Preservation Education Grant awarded by Indiana Humanities and Indiana Landmarks.
URL:https://indianahumanities.org/event/downtown-columbia-city-historic-tour/
LOCATION:Whitley County Courthouse\, 101 W. Van Buren St.\, Columbia City\, IN\, 46725
CATEGORIES:Grantee Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Columbia City Connect":MAILTO:niki@columbiacityconnect.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20250502T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20250502T210000
DTSTAMP:20260803T122200
CREATED:20250501T182525Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250501T182525Z
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SUMMARY:Granfalloon Event - Indie to Indy Screening: Children of Men (2006)
DESCRIPTION:Screening @ 7pm  \nIndie to Indy Screening: IU Cinema and Indianapolis’ Kan-Kan Cinema present this screening as part of the Granfalloon Film Series. The film will screen in both locations simultaneously. \nScreenings are free but ticketed at both locations. You can reserve tickets through the links below. \nIU Cinema – 1213 E 7th Street\, Bloomington\, IN \nReserve IU Cinema Tickets Here. \nKan-Kan Cinema – 1258 Windsor Street\, Indianapolis\, IN  \nReserve Kan-Kan Cinema Tickers Here. \n 
URL:https://indianahumanities.org/event/granfalloon-event-indie-to-indy-screening-children-of-men-2006/
LOCATION:Multiple Locations
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250502T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250502T200000
DTSTAMP:20260803T122200
CREATED:20250215T112734Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250323T192621Z
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SUMMARY:2025 Season Opening Celebration
DESCRIPTION:The Museum at Lassen’s Resort celebrates its 2025 season opening with the presentation of the 2025 Beatrice Horner Cultural Award\, hors d’oeuvres that celebrate culinary fare from Midway Ballroom (prepared by Executive Chef Erik A. Hinds)\, and the ribbon cutting of the museum’s new Summer at Cedar Lake exhibit room. Jack Shellac\, the Gramophone Deejay\, of Speakeasy Summer Social fame\, will be onsite playing hits from the artists that performed at Midway Ballroom from the 1920s through the 1980s. \nAdmission is free\, but RSVPs are required. To register\, click on the RSVP link above. \nFor more information\, email museum@lassensresort.org. \nThe Summer at Cedar Lake exhibit received support from an Indiana Humanities Action Grant. \n 
URL:https://indianahumanities.org/event/2025-season-opening-celebration/
LOCATION:The Museum at Lassen’s Resort\, 7408 Constitution Ave.\, Cedar Lake\, IN\, 46303
CATEGORIES:Grantee Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250501T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250501T210000
DTSTAMP:20260803T122200
CREATED:20250311T213743Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250314T133211Z
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SUMMARY:Beyond el Barrio Documentary Premiere
DESCRIPTION:The Indiana Historical Society shares the untold history of Indianapolis’s Latino community in a groundbreaking documentary\, Beyond El Barrio: Early Cultural Contributions to the City of Indianapolis\, Seen and Unseen. The premiere event\, scheduled for May 1\, is set to be an evening of reflection\, celebration\, and discussion about the lasting impact of the city’s once-thriving Latino neighborhood—El Barrio.El Barrio\, a vibrant community in the 1960s\, made profound cultural contributions to Indianapolis before being displaced by urban development and the construction of major highways. Beyond El Barrio unearths the stories of the people who lived there\, highlighting their legacy in shaping the city’s spirit and culture.The evening will begin with the documentary screening\, followed by a panel discussion with the film’s creators and leading scholars. This thoughtful conversation will explore the importance of preserving this history and how El Barrio’s intangible cultural influence continues to resonate in the city today. Following the discussion\, guests are invited to a reception to continue the conversation\, celebrate the rich cultural history of the Latino community\, and connect with others who share a passion for preserving Indianapolis’ diverse heritage. \nFor more information\, visit www.indianahistory.org\, call 317.232.1882\, or email bhrachovec@indianahistory.org. \nThis program received support from an Indiana Humanities INcommon Grant.
URL:https://indianahumanities.org/event/beyond-el-barrio-documentary-premiere/
LOCATION:Indiana Historical Society\, 450 West Ohio Street\, Indianapolis\, IN\, 46202\, United States
CATEGORIES:Grantee Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20250429T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20250429T200000
DTSTAMP:20260803T122200
CREATED:20250102T174214Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250414T144315Z
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SUMMARY:Books\, Booze & Brains: Our Moon
DESCRIPTION:Format: In person at Strange Bird\, Livestream\nBook: Our Moon by Rebecca Boyle\nExpert: TBD
URL:https://indianahumanities.org/event/books-booze-brains-our-moon/
LOCATION:Strange Bird\, 128 S Audubon Rd\, Indianapolis\, IN\, 46219\, United States
CATEGORIES:Indiana Humanities Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20250429T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20250429T183000
DTSTAMP:20260803T122200
CREATED:20250304T153029Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250310T154334Z
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SUMMARY:All Booked Book Club: Tess Gunty Author Visit
DESCRIPTION:Don’t miss this exciting opportunity to meet National Book Award-winning author Tess Gunty as she joins our All Booked Book Club via Zoom to discuss her acclaimed debut novel\, The Rabbit Hutch. Set in a crumbling Midwestern apartment complex\, this poignant and inventive novel explores themes of loneliness\, connection\, and survival. \nRead The Rabbit Hutch beforehand and pick up a copy at the circulation desk\, or access the eBook and eAudiobook on Libby. Attend in person at the library or register to join via Zoom. Engage in a lively discussion with the author and fellow readers! Reserve your spot today! \n  \nTess Gunty is the author of the New York Times bestselling novel The Rabbit Hutch\, which won the 2022 National Book Award for Fiction. The novel also received the Waterstones Debut Fiction Prize\, the Barnes and Noble Discover Prize\, and the VCU Cabell First Novelist Award. It was a finalist for the National Book Critics Circle John Leonard Prize\, the Open Bank Vanity Fair Award for Best New Author in Spain\, the British Book Award for Debut Fiction\, and the Mark Twain American Voice Award. Named one of twelve Essential Reads by The New Yorker and a best book of the year by The New York Times\, NPR\, Oprah Daily\, TIME\, and others\, the novel is currently a finalist for the inaugural Inside Literary Prize\, the first literary award in America to be determined by a panel of incarcerated judges. The Rabbit Hutch has been translated into twelve languages and optioned for film adaptation.   \nBorn and raised in South Bend\, Indiana\, Tess studied English with an honors concentration in creative writing at the University of Notre Dame\, where she won a theater award for her play and the Ernest Sandeen Award for her poetry collection. She left Indiana at the age of twenty-two to pursue a Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing at New York University\, where she was a Lillian Vernon Fellow. There\, she began working on The Rabbit Hutch\, a polyphonic ode to postindustrial Indiana. She is currently a Writer in Residence at New York University\, where she teaches undergraduate and graduate students. Her fiction has appeared in The Atlantic\, Freeman’s\, Joyland\, The Iowa Review\, Granta\, and other publications. She now lives between Brooklyn and upstate New York. 
URL:https://indianahumanities.org/event/all-booked-book-club-tess-gunty-author-visit/
LOCATION:Bartholomew County Public Library\, 536 5th St\, Columbus\, IN\, 47201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Indiana Authors Awards
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20250426T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20250426T160000
DTSTAMP:20260803T122200
CREATED:20250211T150803Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250211T151121Z
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SUMMARY:Writing Workshop: Larry Sweazy
DESCRIPTION:Join award-winning Indiana author Larry Sweazy as he shares The Big Secret: Starting and Finishing Your Novel. He’ll provide proven strategies to help beginning and seasoned writers alike build the skills to finish their novel. Topics include: time management\, building a toolbox\, finding support\, and writing tips. Come prepared to write! \n1-4 p.m.\nCommunity Room\, Hussey-Mayfield Memorial Public Library \nFree & open to the public – adults and teens welcome!\nPre-register at link above!
URL:https://indianahumanities.org/event/writing-workshop-larry-sweazy/
LOCATION:Hussey-Mayfield Memorial Public Library – Whitestown Branch\, 6310 Albert S. White Dr\, Whitestown\, 46075\, United States
CATEGORIES:Indiana Authors Awards
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20250424T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20250424T193000
DTSTAMP:20260803T122200
CREATED:20250206T162732Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250220T144620Z
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SUMMARY:Marabai Rose at Putnam County Public Library
DESCRIPTION:Holding Hope: How to Find Your Resilience When Life Goes Sideways \nIn this presentation\, Marabai will share her journey to a healthier\, stable life and discuss the human capacity for resilience that inspires her. \nThe program will be held in Putnam County Public Library’s Kiwanis Room. The room is held on the bottom floor\, right of the stairs.\nIf you have any additional questions you can contact us at adultprograms@pcpl21.org \n\nMarabai Rose was raised by a pack of hippies amongst the rolling hills of Southern Indiana\, where she still lives with her two quirky and creative teens. Marabai is a licensed clinical social worker who specializes in helping individuals heal from trauma. She is a business owner\, an author\, and produces and hosts a podcast called\, Badass: Tales of Resilience. Marabai’s memoir Holding Hope: One Family’s Odyssey Through Lyme Disease and Psychosis was published in October of 2022.
URL:https://indianahumanities.org/event/marabai-rose-at-putnam-county-public-library/
LOCATION:Putnam County Public Library\, 103 E Poplar St.\, Greencastle\, IN\, 46135
CATEGORIES:Indiana Authors Awards
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