Stories of Service: Major Charity Adams
Early Life Charity Adams was born on December 5, 1918 in Kittrell, North Carolina. She grew up in Columbia, South Carolina until moving to Ohio to continue her education at…
Veterans Memorial Plaza
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Veterans Memorial Plaza is centrally located in the seven-block Indiana War Memorial Plaza Historic District, just north of the Indiana War Memorial.
Completed in 1930, it honors all Hoosier veterans and is today one of downtown’s most popular venues for outdoor events, including the annual Independence Day festival.
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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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On this day in 1994 the Indiana War Memorial Plaza Historic District was designated a National Historic Landmark District formed by a museum, monuments, and memorials.
No city maintains more acreage to honor Veterans than Indianapolis. The IWM manages 25 acres in downtown Indianapolis. There are 48 monuments/memorials honoring Veterans in Indianapolis, which surpasses every city except Washington DC.
Women’s roles changed significantly during World War I. While many women took up jobs left behind by men who were serving, many women also joined the Armed Forces.
Did you know that the Indiana War Memorial Museum possesses a collection of original women’s uniforms from World War I? Visit the museum Wednesday through Sunday from 9a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is free!
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Happy Birthday Navy!
On this day in 1775 the United States Navy was born after the Second Continental Congress authorized the acquisition of a fleet of ships.
Thank you for protecting our seas for 249 years.
Non sibi sed patriae.
Happy Birthday Navy!
On this day in 1775 the United States Navy was born after the Second Continental Congress authorized the acquisition of a fleet of ships.
Thank you for protecting our seas for 249 years.
Non sibi sed patriae.
Enjoy the seasonal changes this autumn with the PocketSights App. The PocketSights App offers a virtual guide for families with children of all ages to get outside and use the city of Indianapolis as their own personal museum.
In addition to taking the self-guided walking tour around the Memorials, the Indiana War Memorials Museum is open Wednesday to Sunday from 9am - 5pm. Come inside and enjoy a little 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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