May 12, 2021
Honor Garden
This May the Indiana War Memorials Foundation is honoring Veterans during Military Appreciation Month and…
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May 3, 2021
Gold Star Families Memorial Monument
In April 2021, the Indiana War Memorials Commission broke ground on the first monument constructed…
March 19, 2021
Indiana Veterans Center: The First of Its Kind
The Indiana Veterans Center opened in early 2020 as the first centralized location for Hoosier…
February 17, 2021
Celebrating One of Indiana’s Own: Tuskegee Airman Arthur Lloyd Carter
As World War II began in Europe, President Franklin D. Roosevelt—under pressure from the NAACP…
January 27, 2021
The Congressional Gold Medal Award
The Congressional Gold Medal Award On July 30, 2020, the United States Congress awarded the…
December 30, 2020
Thank You to Our Supporters!
Thank you to all of our supporters this year! If you are interested in still…
December 8, 2020
Shining a Light Holiday Presentation
Looking for something fun and festive to do this holiday season? A way to get…
December 1, 2020
Indiana 9/11 Expansion Ensures We Never Forget
The tragic events of 9/11 claimed 2,977 lives, including nine Hoosiers. Millions more were forever…
November 17, 2020
Indiana Never Forgets
September 11, 2001. It is a date that we mark and remember every September—one that…
November 11, 2020
The History of Veterans Day
Today we commemorate Veterans Day—a day set aside annually to honor and thank all those…
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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/.
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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.
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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.
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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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