Indiana Landmarks will host a panel discussion about the south side’s Black neighborhoods.
Tag: history
Posted inArts & Culture
Forgotten American hero Oliver Sipple gets his flowers
A new play celebrates a man who was briefly hailed for saving President Gerald Ford’s life, until he was outed as gay.
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Tell us a story about your childhood in Indianapolis
We’re gathering all the nostalgic feels for our America’s 250th special series.
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How Gary lost a $5 billion Jackson Family theme park deal
A once-ambitious plan to transform the city into a national tourist destination collapsed amid politics and uncertainty.
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Gary takes center stage as Michael Jackson biopic premieres at home
Thousands gathered in the city for an emotional screening of the movie in the music legend’s hometown.
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Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Park reopened with expanded memorial
The park updates honor the 58th anniversary of Martin Luther King Jr.’s assassination and Robert F. Kennedy’s speech.
Posted inGovernment
Indiana going all out to celebrate America’s 250th birthday
From singalongs and lanterns, festivities look at Indiana’s role in shaping America
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Chinese royalty, a lost photo and where ‘Hoosier’ comes from
Three women who are historians shared their favorite lesser-known stories of Indianapolis history.
Posted inNeighborhoods
What defines Indy? New exhibit looks at the good and the bad.
Indiana State Museum’s Indy A to Z exhibit will run until June 28.
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Take a tour of Indy women’s history
Visit 7 historical markers in Marion County to learn about the lives of suffragettes, a top lawyer and a prolific arts writer.
