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March 2026

March 28 @ 8:00 am EDT – May 10 @ 5:00 pm EDT
Carnegie Public Library of Steuben County
322 S. Wayne Street
Angola, IN 46703 United States
Free

Smithsonian’s Voices and Votes: Democracy in America Exhibition (Angola)

Northeast

The Smithsonian’s traveling exhibition, Voices and Votes: Democracy in America, will start its tour of Indiana at the Carnegie Museum of Steuben County on March 28, 2026 and run through May…

April 2026

April 22
3:00 pm - 5:00 pm CDT
Valparaiso University
1509 Chapel Drive
Valparaiso, IN 46383
Free

THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION Screening and Discussion (Valparaiso)

Northwest

In celebration of the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, clips from the new PBS documentary “The American Revolution” will be shown in the Harre Union…

April 23 @ 8:00 am CDT – April 24 @ 3:00 pm CDT
Historic New Harmony Atheneum
401 Arthur St.
New Harmony, 47631
$5 – $10

Heritage Artisans Days

Southwest

Experience what life was like in New Harmony, Indiana, in the early 1800s through interaction with historic interpreters.

April 28
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm EDT
Strange Bird
128 S Audubon Rd
Indianapolis, IN 46219 United States
Free

Books, Booze, & Brains: Crossings: How Road Ecology Is Shaping the Future of Our Planet

Central, Online

Three of our favorite things—books, booze, and science—come together in a monthly book club for the scientifically curious! This group meets the last Tuesday of the month in Indianapolis to…

April 30
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm EDT
Elkhart County Historical Museum
304 W. Vistula St
Bristol, IN 46507 United States
Free

THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION Screening and Discussion (Bristol)

North

From executive producers Ken Burns, Sarah Botstein, and David Schmidt, experience the American Revolution in this new documentary. In partnership with our local PBS station – WNIT – join us…

May 2026

May 7
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm CDT
The Museum at Lassen’s Resort
7408 Constitution Ave.
Cedar Lake, IN 46303
Free

The Museum at Lassen’s Resort Season Opening Celebration

Northwest

Kick off a summer of fun (and learning) at the Museum at Lassen’s Resort season opening celebration!

May 7
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm EDT
Community Learning Center
410 E. Diamond St.
Kendallville, IN 46755
Free

THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION Screening (Kendallville)

Northeast

Join PBS Fort Wayne and Community Learning Center for an excerpt screening of THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION documentary series. THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION, a series on America’s war for independence, presents the…

May 10
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm EDT
Indiana Humanities
1500 N Delaware St.
Indianapolis, IN 46202
Free

Real Life, Revised Reading Series

Central

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…

May 13
3:00 pm - 4:30 pm EDT
Minnetrista Museum and Gardens
1200 N. Minnetrista Pkwy.
Muncie, IN 47303
$25

Tea & Talk: Dr. Lara Kuykendall—Constance Coleman Richardson and Other Unforgettable Indiana Artists

East

Join the director of the Ball State School of Art for an exploration of the work and legacy of Indiana artist Constance Coleman Richardson and a discussion on why rediscovering the voices of lesser-known artists matters today.

May 15
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm EDT
Fall Creek Meeting House
1794 W. State Road 38
Pendleton, IN 46064
None

Frederick Douglass Returns to Pendleton

Central

Learn about Frederck Douglass’s historic 1843 visit to Madison County, including his encounter with and rescue from a mob, through a first-person reenactment.

May 16 @ 8:00 am EDT – June 28 @ 5:00 pm EDT
Timeless French Lick Visitors Center
8102 West State Road 56
West Baden, IN 47469
Free

Smithsonian’s Voices and Votes: Democracy in America Exhibition (French Lick)

Southwest

The Smithsonian’s traveling exhibition, Voices and Votes: Democracy in America, will continue its tour of Indiana at the Orange County Convention and Visitors Bureau where it will be on display from…

May 26
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm EDT
Strange Bird
128 S Audubon Rd
Indianapolis, IN 46219 United States
Free

Books, Booze, & Brains: The Sports Gene

Central, Online

Three of our favorite things—books, booze, and science—come together in a monthly book club for the scientifically curious! This group meets the last Tuesday of the month in Indianapolis to…

May 27
9:00 am - 11:00 am EDT
Crown Hill Cemetery
3402 Boulevard Place
Indianapolis, IN 46208 United States
$15

Celebrating Black Birders Week: Birding Tour with Douglas Gray

Central

Celebrate Black Birders Week with a guided birding tour through the beautiful Crown Hill Arboretum. We’ll explore woodland trails and open habitats while spotting seasonal migrants and resident birds, with…

June 2026

June 10
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm EDT
Hancock County Public Library
900 W. McKenzie Rd.
Greenfield, IN 46140
Free

THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION Screening & Discussion (Greenfield)

Central

Discover The American Revolution, a landmark series from Ken Burns, Sarah Botstein, and David Schmidt. This presentation offers selected excerpts from the series, highlighting military history and strategy during the…

June 11
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm EDT
Studebaker National Museum
201 Chapin St.
South Bend, IN 46601
Free

The Last Adieu: Lafayette’s Farewell Tour and the Carriage That Carried a Nation’s Memory

North

Hear the story of the Marquis de Lafayette’s remarkable 1824–1825 grand tour of United States, then see and learn about one of the carriages he used during his travels.

June 12 @ 9:00 am EDT – June 13 @ 5:00 pm EDT
Caroline Scott Harrison DAR Chapter House
4635 N. Illinois St.
Indianapolis, IN 46208
Free

Colonial Fair 2026

Central

Step back in time to experience life in a village during the period of the American Revolution.

June 12
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm EDT
Minnetrista Museum and Gardens
1200 N. Minnetrista Pkwy.
Muncie, IN 47303
$28

History Bites: Stories of the White River at Muncietown

East

Take a journey along the White River to explore the history of Muncie, beginning with the Lenape settlement of the 1790s, through its days as an agricultural village of the 1830s, to its growth as a 20th-century industrial city.

June 13
10:00 am - 3:00 pm CDT
Buckley Homestead
3606 Belshaw Rd.
Lowell, IN 46356
Free

History Speaks: America 250

Northwest

Join the Crown Point Community Library and Lake County Parks as they celebrate America’s 250 years with music, food, hands-on fun, and reenactments.

June 14
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm EDT
Indiana Humanities
1500 N Delaware St.
Indianapolis, IN 46202
Free

Real Life, Revised Reading Series

Central

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…

June 15
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
EDT
Beardsley Discovery Center
819 N. Main St.
Elkhart, IN 46514
$20 – $40

History in Plain Sight: Above-Ground Archaeology Bingo

North

Uncover the hidden stories all around you through a guided walking tour, interactive Archaeology Bingo, and creative storytelling.

July 2026

July 4 @ 8:00 am EDT – August 16 @ 5:00 pm EDT
Love Community Center
1850 N Main St
Rushville, IN 46173
Free

Smithsonian’s Voices and Votes: Democracy in America Exhibition (Rushville)

East

The Smithsonian’s traveling exhibition, Voices and Votes: Democracy in America, will continue its tour of Indiana at the Love Community Center in Rushville where it will be on display from July…

July 10
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm EDT
Bonneyville Mill County Park (Briar Patch Shelter)
15598 County Road 8
Bristol, IN 46507
$5

Paleo Night

North

Join Elkhart County Parks and the Elkhart County Historical Museum for a night of family-friendly activities to learn how people lived and interacted with their environment during the Paleo period 15,000 years ago.

July 12
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm EDT
Indiana Humanities
1500 N Delaware St.
Indianapolis, IN 46202
Free

Real Life, Revised Reading Series

Central

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…

July 20
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
EDT
Beardsley Discovery Center
819 N. Main St.
Elkhart, IN 46514
$20 – $40

History in Plain Sight: Above-Ground Archaeology Bingo

North

Uncover the hidden stories all around you through a guided walking tour, interactive Archaeology Bingo, and creative storytelling.

August 2026

August 17
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
EDT
Beardsley Discovery Center
819 N. Main St.
Elkhart, IN 46514
$20 – $40

History in Plain Sight: Above-Ground Archaeology Bingo

North

Uncover the hidden stories all around you through a guided walking tour, interactive Archaeology Bingo, and creative storytelling.

August 29
3:00 pm - 4:00 pm CDT
Reitz Home Museum
112 Chestnut St.
Evansville, IN 47713
Free

The Bishop’s House, 1944–1972

Southwest

Hear the story of Evansville’s Reitz Museum

September 2026

September 21
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
EDT
Beardsley Discovery Center
819 N. Main St.
Elkhart, IN 46514
$20 – $40

History in Plain Sight: Above-Ground Archaeology Bingo

North

Uncover the hidden stories all around you through a guided walking tour, interactive Archaeology Bingo, and creative storytelling.

October 2026

October 15
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm CDT
Reitz Home Museum
112 Chestnut St.
Evansville, IN 47713
Free

The History of Baseball in Evansville

Southwest

Dive into the history of baseball in Evansville from right after the Civil War through the 20th century.

October 19
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
EDT
Beardsley Discovery Center
819 N. Main St.
Elkhart, IN 46514
$20 – $40

History in Plain Sight: Above-Ground Archaeology Bingo

North

Uncover the hidden stories all around you through a guided walking tour, interactive Archaeology Bingo, and creative storytelling.