Visit 7 historical markers in Marion County to learn about the lives of suffragettes, a top lawyer and a prolific arts writer.
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Before more is lost, Martindale residents want history preserved
Indiana Landmarks is working on getting the eastside neighborhood listed as a National Historic District
Posted inEducation
What’s being done to end child hunger in Indianapolis?
You can learn about a few local approaches at this talk on Oct. 16.
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Riverside residents split on fate of Iron Skillet restaurant building
Indy Parks Board voted in August to demolish it and build a visitor center.
Posted inArts & Culture
‘People don’t know these historical narratives’
Due to state and federal budget cuts, including 16 layoffs at the Indiana State Library, some local historians fear Hoosiers’ stories will go untold.
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Learn more about efforts to make Martindale a historic district
A public information session is 5-7 p.m. July 23 at Frederick Douglass Park
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Event will connect 1921 Tulsa massacre and Indiana Avenue
A panel will feature local experts, including the great-great-granddaughter of Madam C.J. Walker.
Posted inArts & Culture
‘Martyr!’ author Kaveh Akbar will visit Indiana Landmarks on Jan. 28
The best-selling writer, who went to high school in Indiana, will read from his book and do a talk at the free event.