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July 2026

July 5 @ 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…

August 2026

August 16
3:30 pm - 5:00 pm EDT
Jennings County Historical Society
134 East Brown Street
Vernon, Indiana 47282
Free

Exploring the History and Legacy of Slavery in Indiana

Southeast

Learn how slavery existed in Indiana, explore enslaved people’s lives and their struggles for freedom in Indiana’s early years, and examine the long-term effects of slavery on Black communities in the region.

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 20
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm EDT
The Prairie Victorian
110 S. Justus St.
Oxford, IN 47971
Free

Discovering Oxford: Downtown Walking Tour

West

Join Discover Oxford for a guided historic walking tour that explores the buildings, businesses, and people that shaped Oxford’s downtown.

August 20
6:00 pm - 7:30 pm EDT
Indiana Landmarks
1201 Central Ave.
Indianapolis, IN 46202
Free

Conversations in Indiana’s African American History

Central, Online

Join Freetown Village’s monthly conversation with historians, researchers, and educators to discuss topics related to Indiana’s Black heritage.

August 22 @ 8:00 am EDT – October 4 @ 5:00 pm EDT
Upland Historical Society
107 Railroad St
Upland, IN 46989 United States
Free

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

East

The Smithsonian’s traveling exhibition, Voices and Votes: Democracy in America, will continue its tour of Indiana at the Upland Historical Society in Upland where it will be on display from…

August 25
6:00 pm - 7:30 pm EDT
Eastern High School
100 N Eastern School Rd
New Pekin, IN 47165
Free

The Fourth of July in Pekin, IN: Documentary Premiere & Discussion

Southwest

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.

August 25
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm EDT
Strange Bird
128 S Audubon Rd
Indianapolis, IN 46219 United States
Free

Books, Booze & Brains: Timefulness

Central

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

August 28
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm EDT
Benjamin Harrison Presidential Site
1230 N Delaware St
Indianapolis, IN 46202
$20

There at the Founding: Indiana—An Interactive History Board Game

Central

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.

August 29
10:00 am - 4:00 pm EDT
Barr and Berry Streets
219 E. Berry St.
Fort Wayne, IN 46802

Myaamia Cultural Fest

Northeast

Celebrate the heritage and culture of Fort Wayne’s Indigenous people at the inaugural Myaamia Cultural Fest.

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 1
12:30 pm - 1:30 pm EDT
Free

Matters of Religion Grant Informational Webinar

Online

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.

September 13
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm EDT
Indianapolis Public Library—Central Library
40 E. Saint Clair St.
Indianapolis, IN 46204
Free

Irish of Indianapolis

Central

Explore the background of Ireland and the Irish in America, and learn where to find key records in Ireland for your genealogical research

September 13
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, including 5 featured readers and 5 open mic slots.

September 18 EDT – September 21 EDT
Indiana Humanities
1500 N Delaware St.
Indianapolis, IN 46202

Line Break Writers Retreat: The Power of Practicing Craft

Central

This year’s theme is The Power of Practicing Craft with a focus on community and creating a writing routine together.

September 20
2:00 pm - 3:15 pm EDT
Indianapolis Public Library—Central Library
40 E. Saint Clair St.
Indianapolis, IN 46204
Free

Mapping Indianapolis: The Science of Somewhere

Central

Join the Indianapolis Public Library to learn the basics of GIS and how your daily life is impacted by geography.

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.

September 26
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm EDT
Indiana Humanities
1500 N Delaware St.
Indianapolis, IN 46202
Free

Poetry in Transit

Central

Poetry in Transit is an event celebrating community connection–both social and mobile–through written and spoken word. Join IndyGo, People We Meet on the Bus, and Loudmouth Books at Indiana Humanities…

September 28 @ 1:00 pm EDT – September 29 @ 5:00 pm EDT
Haan Museum of Indiana Art
920 State St.
Lafayette, IN 47905
$50

Place. People. Purpose: A Symposium of Art, Culture and Community

Northwest

Join the Haan Museum of Art for a symposium that celebrates Indiana’s creative legacy and explores how it can be a lens for understanding who we are and where we’re going.

September 29
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm EDT
Strange Bird
128 S Audubon Rd
Indianapolis, IN 46219 United States
Free

Books, Booze & Brains: The City We Became

Central

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

October 2026

October 1
10:00 am - 9:00 pm EDT
New Castle–Henry County Public Library
376 S. 15th St.
New Castle, IN 47362
Free

Henry County Reads Kickoff

East

Visit the New Castle–Henry County Public Library to pick up a free copy of David McCullough’s 1776 and take part in the library’s community-wide read.

October 5
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm CDT
Willard Public Library
21 N First Avenue
Evansville, IN 47710 United States
Free

The Sun Also Rises at 100: An Appreciation

Southwest

Join the Willard Library and the hosts of the Ernest Hemingway Foundation’s One True Podcast series for a discussion about the inspiration, composition, and craft of Ernest Hemingway’s iconic Lost Generation masterpiece, The Sun Also Rises.

October 8
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm EDT
New Castle–Henry County Public Library
376 S. 15th St.
New Castle, IN 47362
Free

Founding Fathers of Henry County

East

Learn about the pioneers, civic leaders, and visionaries who helped shape Henry County’s earliest days and laid the foundation for its growth and development.

October 10 @ 8:00 am EDT – November 20 @ 5:00 pm EDT
Prindle Institute for Ethics
2961 W. Co. Rd. 225 S.
Greencastle, IN 46135
Free

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

Central

The Smithsonian’s traveling exhibition, Voices and Votes: Democracy in America, will continue its tour of Indiana at the The Prindle Institute for Ethics at DePauw University and the Association for…

October 10
9:00 am - 1:00 pm EDT
Millennium Plaza
1 Franklin St.
Michigan City, IN 46360
Free

Michigan City Public Art 5K and Landmark Discovery Experience

Northwest

Discover landmarks, historic sites, and cultural destinations throughout Michigan City at a community celebration featuring a 5K, walking tours, and other activities.

October 11
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, including 5 featured readers and 5 open mic slots.

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

Washington’s Spies Lecture

East

Discover how espionage, coded messages, invisible ink, and daring undercover missions played a crucial role in the American Revolution.

October 15
6:00 pm - 7:30 pm EDT
Indiana Landmarks
1201 Central Ave.
Indianapolis, IN 46202
Free

Conversations in Indiana’s African American History

Central, Online

Join Freetown Village’s monthly conversation with historians, researchers, and educators to discuss topics related to Indiana’s Black heritage.

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.

October 22
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm EDT
New Castle–Henry County Public Library
376 S. 15th St.
New Castle, IN 47362
Free

Revolutionary Conversations: A Screening of Ken Burns’s The American Revolution

East

Watch excerpts of the Ken Burns docuseries The American Revolution and discuss the people, events, and lasting impact of the Revolutionary War.

October 24 @ 9:00 am EDT – October 25 @ 4:00 pm EDT
Fort Ouiatenon Historic Park
3129 S. River Rd.
West Lafayette, IN 47906
$8 – $45

Feast of the Hunters’ Moon 2026

West

Savor the history, traditions, and culture of the French and Native Americans who inhabited the area around Fort Ouiatenon in the mid-1700s.

October 25
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm EDT
Buskirk-Chumley Theater
114 E. Kirkwood Ave.
Bloomington, IN 47408
$19

An Evening with Wright Thompson and Michael Koryta

South

Join Bloomington author Michael Koryta in a conversation with Wright Thompson, author of the critically acclaimed The Barn: The Secret History of a Murder in Mississippi and recipient of the Bloomington Book Festival’s 2026 Bob Hammel Writing Award.

October 27
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm EDT
Strange Bird
128 S Audubon Rd
Indianapolis, IN 46219 United States
Free

Books, Booze & Brains: Digital Fourth Amendment

Central

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

October 29
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm EDT
New Castle–Henry County Public Library
376 S. 15th St.
New Castle, IN 47362
Free

Henry County Reads Closing Event: LIBER-TEA Party

East

Raise a teacup in honor of history, literature, and community as the New Castle–Henry County Public Library concludes its 2026 Henry County Reads program featuring David McCullough’s 1776.

November 2026

November 8
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm EST
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, including 5 featured readers and 5 open mic slots.

November 15
2:00 pm - 3:30 pm EST
Indianapolis Public Library—Central Library
40 E. Saint Clair St.
Indianapolis, IN 46204
Free

The Lost Photographs of Osbert Sumner

Central

Learn about Osbert Sumner, an amateur photographer who captured a unique perspective of Indianapolis at the turn of the twentieth century, and the efforts to preserve his images.

November 15
3:30 pm - 5:00 pm EST
Jennings County Historical Society
134 East Brown Street
Vernon, Indiana 47282
Free

Exploring the History and Legacy of Slavery in Indiana

Southeast

Learn how slavery existed in Indiana, explore enslaved people’s lives and their struggles for freedom in Indiana’s early years, and examine the long-term effects of slavery on Black communities in the region.

November 24
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm EST
Strange Bird
128 S Audubon Rd
Indianapolis, IN 46219 United States
Free

Books, Booze & Brains: Do I Know You?

Central

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

November 28 @ 8:00 am EST – January 10, 2027 @ 5:00 pm EST
Jennings County Historical Society
134 East Brown Street
Vernon, Indiana 47282
Free

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

Southeast

The Smithsonian’s traveling exhibition, Voices and Votes: Democracy in America, will continue its tour of Indiana at the Jennings County Historical Society in Vernon where it will be on display…

December 2026

December 13
2:00 pm - 3:30 pm EST
Indianapolis Public Library—Central Library
40 E. Saint Clair St.
Indianapolis, IN 46204
Free

Silk and Explosives: The Rise and Fall of the Real Silk Hosiery Mills

Central

Learn the history of Indianapolis’s Real Silk Hosiery Company, from its rise in the door-to-door market to its decline during the Great Depression.

December 13
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm EST
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, including 5 featured readers and 5 open mic slots.

December 15
6:30 pm - 7:30 pm EST
Free

The Healer on Middle Drive: Dr. Rachel Swain and the Swain Sanitorium

Online

Hear the story of Dr. Rachel Swain and her contributions to alternative and preventive medicine in late 19th- and early 20th-century Indianapolis.