August 5, 2019
Five Questions With… Kelly McCain Smith
Kelly McCain SmithRegent of the Caroline Scott Harrison Chapter, National Society Daughters of the American…
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July 12, 2019
Indiana Gold Star Families Memorial Approved
The Indiana Gold Star Families Memorial Monument will commemorate the valor and sacrifice of all…
June 26, 2019
Covering Veterans with Love
Today, we share Five Questions with… Luonna Lancaster. Luonna is the Volunteer Manager with Kindred…
June 11, 2019
2018 Medal of Honor Recipient John Chapman
The following is a condensed version of an Air Force Times story outlining the heroism…
June 5, 2019
75th Anniversary of D-Day
Although the term D-Day is used routinely as military lingo for the day an operation…
May 29, 2019
Celebrate Museum Ships Weekend!
Join amateur radio operators (ham) in celebrating Museum Ships Weekend June 1-2. This is a…
May 23, 2019
Speakers Announced for Memorial Service
Hershel “Woody” Williams, Medal of Honor Recipient, will speak to Gold Star Families and Memorial Service…
May 12, 2019
Armed Forces Day
May 18, 2019 is Armed Forces Day. Celebrated on the 3rd Saturday in May, this…
April 22, 2019
Indiana War Memorial Creates 2019 Memorial Day Honor Garden
The Indiana War Memorials Commission and Indiana War Memorials Foundation are honoring veterans with personalized…
March 14, 2019
Five Questions With… Logan Cook
1. What was the reason behind the project?Water leakage has been occurring for years through…
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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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#Indianahistory
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.
#Indianawarmemorials #indianasbestkeptsecret #loveit #RosietheRiveter #womenshistorymonth
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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