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.
Explore
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.
MEDIA
News about Indiana War Memorials
EVENTS
Honor Indiana Veterans With Your Presence
VIRTUAL TOUR
Take a Virtual Tour
Explore the monuments, museums and memorials of the Indiana War Memorial Plaza Historic District—virtually.
SELF-GUIDED TOUR
Download PocketSights
Download the PocketSights mobile app to take a self-guided tour of the IWMC Properties on your GPS-enabled mobile device. Learn more
Connect with us on Instagram
#IndianaWarMemorials
Did you know that the Indiana War Memorial was designed after World War I to honor the Hoosier Veterans and casualties of the Great War?
Located in the Indiana War Memorial Historic district, the Memorial houses a 30,000 sq foot museum that tells the story of Indiana’s military history.
*** The Shrine Room is closed for construction and is slated to remain closed for approximately seven months.
#IndianaWarMemorials #IndianasBestKeptSecret
Early on the morning of January 17, 1991 the Persian Gulf War began.
The Persian Gulf War was the response to Iraq`s invasion and annexation of Kuwait. Learn more about the Gulf War at the Indiana War Memorial and Museum, open Wednesday through Sunday from 9am to 5pm. Admission is free!
*** The Shrine Room is closed for construction and is slated to remain closed for approximately seven months.
#IndianaWarMemorials
William H Grider, of Colburn , Tippecanoe County, Indiana was inducted into the U.S. Army in January 1943.
Grider received two Bronze Service Stars and the Air Medal for his extensive bravery in World War II with the 8th Air Force`s strategic bombing campaign against Nazi-occupied Europe.
Visit the Indiana War Memorial and Museum to see William Grider’s medals on display and learn more about other Hoosier heroes from World War II. The museum is open Wednesday through Sunday from 9a.m. to 5p.m. Admission is free!
*** The Shrine Room is closed for construction and is slated to remain closed for approximately seven months.
#IndianaWarMemorials #WorldWarIIHeroes
Commemorate your Veteran`s legacy this Veterans Day by purchasing a Brick of Honor from the Indiana War Memorials Foundation.
The Brick of Honor will be placed at the foot of the Soldiers and Sailors Monument come spring of 2025, creating a lasting tribute to your veteran`s service and sacrifice in the heart of Indianapolis.
Learn more about purchasing a brick: https://www.indianawarmemorials.org/commemorate/.
#VeteransDay #IndyBricksofHonor #MonumentCircle
Do you ever wonder how the Indiana War Memorial found its home in the Indianapolis area?
Learn more about the history and the construction of the Indiana War Memorial: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vq3ckOZhH3U.
#IndianaWarMemorial #indysbestkeptsecret
(Image: Bass Photo Co Collection, Indiana Historical Society.)
On this day in 1920 the Treaty of Versailles took effect, officially bringing an end to World War I.
Visit the Indiana War Memorial and Museum to learn more about World War I and the Treaty that was to bring peace to the world in the years that followed. The museum is open Wednesday through Sunday from 9am to 5pm. Admission is free!
*** The Shrine Room is closed for construction and is slated to remain closed for approximately seven months.
#TreatyofVersailles #WorldWar1
(Image: history.com)
On January 8, 1866 a public reception was held for the 28th United States Colored Troops, the only African American regiment organized in Indiana.
The original battle flag for the 28th Indiana Regiment is on display at the Indiana War Memorial and Museum in the recently relocated Eli Lilly Civil War Exhibition. The museum is open Wednesday through Sunday from 9am to 5pm. Admission is free!
*** The Shrine Room is closed for construction and is slated to remain closed for approximately seven months.
#CivilWarHistory #IndianaWarMemorials
(Image: 28th USCT at the Battle of Crater, July 30, 1864. Painting by Don Troiani)
Commemorate your Veteran`s legacy this Veterans Day by purchasing a Brick of Honor from the Indiana War Memorials Foundation.
The Brick of Honor will be placed at the foot of the Soldiers and Sailors Monument come spring of 2025, creating a lasting tribute to your veteran`s service and sacrifice in the heart of Indianapolis.
Learn more about purchasing a brick: https://www.indianawarmemorials.org/commemorate/.
#VeteransDay #IndyBricksofHonor #MonumentCircle
