Contact the Foundation
Mailing Address
Indiana War Memorials Foundation, Inc.
55 E. Michigan Street
Indianapolis, IN 46204
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Additional Resources
Many organizations in Indianapolis are dedicated to improving the lives of Hoosier veterans and their families, as well as supporting memorials and events that honor the service and sacrifices of past and current Indiana military.
American Legion, Department of Indiana
The Indiana Legion is committed to providing continued service to fellow veterans, their families and communities through a variety of programs, including veterans benefits assistance, temporary financial assistance and more.
Visit Indy
Promoting tourism in Indianapolis, Visit Indy shares all there is to enjoy about our legendary Hoosier hospitality, including a flourishing culinary and brewing scene, thriving cultural institutions, cool neighborhoods and more.
Indy Honor Flight
Indy Honor Flight is a non-profit dedicated to honoring Hoosier veterans for their service and sacrifice. They do that by providing free transportation to WWII, Korea and Vietnam veterans who wish to see memorials in Washington, D.C.
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SELF-GUIDED TOUR
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Commemorate your Veteran`s legacy 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 in the summer 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/.
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On this day, in 1864, Ulysses S. Grant was promoted to Lieutenant General. He became the commander of the Union Armies and led the Union to victory over the South during the Civil War.
DID YOU KNOW the Indiana War Memorial Museum has an extensive exhibit covering the U.S. Civil War? Come visit and take a look at the authentic Indiana Regiment Battle Flags.
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Did you know the doughnut was made popular by Helen Purviance--a Hoosier from Huntington, Indiana, during World War I?
In honor of #internationalwomensday, learn more about Helen Purviance and her experience during World War I at The Indiana War Memorial Museum.
The Museum is open Wednesday through Sunday from 9 am to 5 pm. Admission is free!
*** The Shrine Room is closed for construction and is slated to reopen mid to late-September.
https://www.indianawarmemorials.org/2021/03/08/helen-purviance/
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The Soldiers and Sailors Monument observatory is open Thursday through Sunday from 10:30 am - 5:30 pm.
Visit the observatory this weekend!
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This month we recognize National Medal of Honor Day.
One of three congressionally recognized Medal of Honor Memorials is located in Indianapolis on the canal. The memorial pays tribute to all the Medal of Honor recipients representing fifteen military conflicts since 1861.
The memorial consists of curved glass walls etched with the names of the recipients. Consisting of a motion activated audio system, the Memorial plays a 30 minute narrative, highlighting some of the courageous acts of bravery, when the monument is approached.
The Medal of Honor Memorial is open 365 days a year from dawn until dusk.
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March is #womenshistorymonth!
Did you know? One of the women who inspired Rosie the Riveter was real-life, Rose Will Monroe who was a Kentucky native and worked in Detroit during World War II. She spent much of her adult life living in Southern Indiana and is buried in New Albany.
Learn more about Rosie the Riveter and all the women who participated in the war effort during World War II at the Indiana War Memorial Museum.
*** The Shrine Room is closed for construction and is slated to reopen mid to late-September.
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On this day, in 1889, President Benjamin Harrison was sworn in as the 23rd President of the United States.
Did you know Benjamin Harrison’s regiment’s original battle flag is restored and on display at the Indiana War Memorials Museum?
Come visit and learn more about Indiana’s only president. The Museum is open Wednesday through Sunday between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. Admission is free!
*** The Shrine Room is closed for construction and is slated to reopen mid to late-September.
#Indianawarmemorials #indianasbestkeptsecret
Looking for a fun activity this spring for the whole family to enjoy? Check out the PocketSights App and take a tour of the Indiana War Memorials Historic District in Downtown Indy, including the Soldiers and Sailors Monument!
In addition to taking the self-guided walking tour, the observation deck of the Soldiers and Sailors Monument is open Friday - Sunday from 10:30 am - 5:30 pm.
Check out the Pocketsights App today! https://pocketsights.com/tours/tour/Indianapolis-Indiana-War-Memorials-1605
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