October 11, 2024
Veterans Day
Please join the Veterans Day Council of Indianapolis in celebrating Veterans Day Sunday, November 10,…
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January 31, 2023
Stories of Service: Major Charity Adams
Early Life Charity Adams was born on December 5, 1918 in Kittrell, North Carolina. She…
November 18, 2022
Shining A Light Holiday Projection
Visit Monument Circle this holiday season to see the holiday projection of Shining A Light! You’ll…
September 14, 2022
National POW/MIA Recognition Day
The Indianapolis National POW/MIA Recognition Day Ceremony, led annually by the Indianapolis POW/MIA Council, Inc.,…
August 17, 2022
Bricks of Honor
The Indiana War Memorials Foundation is proud to offer the Bricks of Honor Program. Since…
February 7, 2022
Stories of Service: The Life of Lucy Higgs Nichols
Lucy Higgs Nichols was an African American who escaped slavery and became a nurse for…
November 23, 2021
Circle of Lights: Meet the crew from the IBEW 481 who bring holiday magic to Indianapolis every year!
The Circle of Lights has been one of Indianapolis’ favorite holiday traditions for decades. The…
July 6, 2021
The Pledge of Allegiance
Few people have visited the Shrine Room, the second story that floats atop the Indiana…
June 29, 2021
General John J. Pershing
A brief history of the highest decorated U.S. General and the auditorium that still holds…
May 27, 2021
The Shrine Room
Often considered one of Indiana’s best kept secrets, the Indiana War Memorial is a well-recognized…
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Happy Birthday to the United States National Guard!
Did you know Indiana is the 17th most populated state but we are the 7th largest National Guard.
Always Ready, Always There!
#uscoastguard #alwaysready #alwaysthere
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
Indiana Statehood Day!
On December 11, 1816 President Madison signed the Congressional Resolution for Indiana’s admission as the 19th state of the United States of America.
#IndianaStatehood #205yearsofIndiana
This vintage USS Indianapolis CA-35 Christmas dinner menu from 1936 can be seen in person at the Indiana War Memorial Museum. Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to all the USS Indianapolis families!
Plan your visit to the Museum Wednesday through Sunday from 9am. to 5pm. for a great activity for the entire family this holiday season!
*** The Shrine Room is closed for construction and is slated to remain closed for approximately seven months.
#USSIndianapolis #IndianaWarMemorials
Thank you, again, to the IBEW for making every December in Indianapolis very special with the Circle of Lights!
#CircleofLights
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
December 7, 1941, “a date that will live in infamy.”
Eighty-three years ago today the United States was attacked on her own soil at Pearl Harbor - December 7, 1941. May we always remember and honor those who lost their lives on this tragic day.
#PearlHarbour
Have you visited the Circle of Lights turned on Friday, November 29th, along with the Shining Light holiday projection this year? It is a great way to spend a relaxing weekend evening celebrating the holidays in Downtown Indy!
Learn more:
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