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July 2026

July 5 @ 8:00 am EDT – August 17 @ 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 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 16
6:30 pm - 7:30 pm EDT
Indiana Landmarks
1201 Central Ave.
Indianapolis, IN 46202
Free

Conversations in Indiana’s African American History: The History and Legacy of Roberts Settlement

Central, Online

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

July 18
5:00 pm - 8:00 pm EDT
Love Community Center
1850 N Main St
Rushville, IN 46173
Free

Hamilton Movie Screening

East

Join the Love Community Center to celebrate democracy, community, and the arrival of the nationally recognized Smithsonian exhibit, Voices and Votes: Democracy in America. Meet up in the LCC Community…

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.

July 21
6:30 pm - 10:00 pm EDT
Indianapolis Art Center
820 E. 67th St.
Indianapolis, IN 46220
$13

LIFT Premiere at Heartland Film’s Indy Shorts Film Festival

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…

July 21
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm EDT
Conner Prairie
13400 Allisonville Rd.
Fishers, IN 46038
Free

Curious Conversations Speaker Series: Emily Rapoza

Central

Join Conner Prairie for a talk about Black musicians in the American Songbook and how they have helped to shape the nation’s cultural identity.

July 25
10:00 am - 12:00 pm EDT
Greensburg-Decatur County Public Library
1110 E Main St.
Greensburg, IN 47240 United States
Free

Everyday Arts in Later Life: Presentation and Discussion

Southeast

Discover the joy and benefits of creativity in later life! This presentation by folklorist and creative-aging researcher Jon Kay, invites attendees to explore how everyday arts practices—such as quilting, woodcarving,…

July 26
3:15 pm - 4:30 pm EDT
Living Room Theater
745 E 9th St Ste 810
Indianapolis, 46202
$13

LIFT Encore Screening at Heartland Film’s Indy Shorts Film Festival

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…

August 2026

August 7
6:00 pm - 7:30 pm EDT
Princess Theatre
330 N Main St
Rushville, IN 46173
Free

Voices and Votes Community Panel Discussion

East

Join the Love Community Center to celebrate democracy, community, and the arrival of the nationally recognized Smithsonian exhibit, Voices and Votes: Democracy in America. As part of the Voices &…

August 9
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.

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 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 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 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 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.

October 2026

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 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
6:30 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.

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 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.