Veterans Day
Please join the Veterans Day Council of Indianapolis in celebrating Veterans Day Sunday, November 10, 2024 and Monday, November 11, 2024. Veterans Day Reception: The Veterans Day Reception & Awards…
Indiana’s rich military history comes alive as you explore the Indiana War Memorial Museum and see the tattered flag of the 15th Indiana Infantry Regiment, stroll along the lush green space at the Veterans Memorial Plaza or sit intently listening to the stories of bravery at the Medal of Honor Memorial. Experiencing these historic landmarks enables us to honor the generations of Hoosiers who defend freedom around the world.
The Indiana War Memorials Foundation is proud to support the museum, monuments and memorials that form the Indiana War Memorial Plaza Historic District—a National Historic Landmark District that is also on the National Register of Historic Places. No other city in the United States maintains as many acres dedicated to honoring veterans. Only Washington D.C. has more monuments dedicated to veterans and military conflicts. These historic treasures give us a concrete and meaningful way to ensure that the sacrifices of Hoosier veterans are remembered forever.
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With 25 acres filled with one museum, three parks and various monuments and memorials, Indianapolis ranks first in the nation in the number of acres dedicated to honoring our veterans, and second only to Washington D.C. in the number of monuments.
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General William H. Harrison began his political career in 1798, and later became the first governor of the Indiana Territory.
Did you know William Henry Harrison has a statue at the Soldiers and Sailors Monument? Visit the Indiana War Memorial & Museum to learn more about the Indiana Territory and Governor Harrison. While you are downtown, visit William Henry Harrison’s statue at the base of the Soldiers and Sailors Monument.
The Indiana War Memorial and Museum is open Wednesday through Sunday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is free.
*** The Shrine Room will be closing for construction after Veteran’s Day on Nov. 19th and is slated to remain closed for approximately seven months.
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#TBT to Cenotaph Square on Veterans Day 1939. This image conveys Indiana Military Veterans bearing flags at the Cenotaph in American Legion Mall on Armistice Day 1939.
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The Indiana War Memorial and Museum is open to the public Wednesday through Sunday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Come and take advantage of one of Indy’s best kept secret and learn about the ordinary Hoosiers who have done extraordinary things during their service and Indiana’s military history.
Admission is free!
*** The Shrine Room will be closing for construction after Veteran’s Day on Nov. 19th and is slated to remain closed for approximately seven months.
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November is Military Family Appreciation Month.
Throughout November we celebrate the families of all our service men and women, recognizing their sacrifices and celebrating their successes. Thank you to all our military families for the contribution they make supporting our service members and our nation.
Thank you Military Families!
Did you know that since WWII Indiana has not only served the nation proudly by providing men and women to the armed forces, but the state has also been an important source of industry, labor, and war materials. Indiana has provided hundreds of thousands of items used in combat, and to support our armed forces both at home and abroad.
Visit the Indiana War Memorial and Museum to learn more about the manufacturing contribution Hoosiers have made throughout the decades to the United States military efforts, such as the Allison CD-850-4A manufactured in Indiana. The Museum is open Wednesday through Sunday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is free.
*** The Shrine Room will be closing for construction after Veteran’s Day on Nov. 19th and is slated to remain closed for approximately seven months.
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Lt. Karl J. Schoen was born on October 20, 1894 in Indianapolis, Indiana. Lt. Schoen was part of the 139th Aero Pursuit Squadron during World War I. He was credited with seven aerial victories during his short time in combat before being killed in 1918. The U.S. Army Air Service airfield at Fort Benjamin Harrison was officially named “Schoen Field” after Karl J. Schoen.
Learn more about Karl J Schoen and other Hoosier men and women who have done extraordinary things during their service at the Indiana War Memorial Museum. The Museum is open Wednesday through Sunday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is free.
*** The Shrine Room will be closing for construction after Veteran’s Day on Nov. 19th and is slated to remain closed for approximately seven months.
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On this day in 1777 British General John Burgoyne and his army of 5,700 men surrendered to American General Horatio Gates after the Battle of Saratoga. This victory was the first big American Victory of the Revolutionary War.
Learn more about the Revolutionary War at the Indiana War Memorial Museum, open Wednesday to Sunday from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Admission is free!
*** The Shrine Room will be closing for construction after Veteran’s Day on Nov. 19th and is slated to remain closed for approximately seven months.
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Please join the Veterans Day Council of Indianapolis in celebrating Veterans Day beginning Sunday, November 10, 2024.
The Veterans Day Reception & Awards Day begin with a 5:00 P.M. reception, followed by awards at 6:00 P.M. at the Indiana War Memorial, located at 55 E. Michigan Street.
The Veterans Day Service will be Monday, November 11th at 11 A.M. at the Indiana War Memorial, located at 55 E. Michigan Street.
The Veterans Day Memorial Parade will take place Monday, November 11th at 12:00 P.M. beginning at Michigan and Pennsylvania Street.
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