The Indiana History Train will be parked at the State Fair and will feature "Made in Indiana," a collection highlighting Indiana inventions, innovations and manufacturing.
The Indiana History Train will be parked at the State Fair and will feature "Made in Indiana," a collection highlighting Indiana inventions, innovations and manufacturing.
What is National History Day? This year long education program is dedicated to enhancing history education in elementary and secondary schools. Students in grades four through 12 explore a historical subject related to an annual theme and then use their research to create exhibits, original performances, documentaries, websites and papers.
Hosted by the Indiana Historical Society, this program is based on the ‘90s computer game where visitors will track down where Carmen is hiding and what she stole from Indiana’s history. (It's going to be AWESOME!!)
Indiana Historical Society is looking for volunteers to asses with our family friendly July 4th festivities.
More than 70 Indiana authors will pack the Indiana Historical Society for this fun-filled day of mixing mingling and book signing. Topics will range from Sports and biographies to youth historical fiction and more. Meet your favorite authors such as basketball star Tamika Catchings, Philip Gulley, and James Alexander Thom and dark rain Thom. Also, […]
Volunteers are needed to assist with onsite, family friendly activities and to greet guests for the following program: Time to get hyped for the NFL Combine in Indianapolis! Get your play in for the day at our football agility experience. All ages are welcome to compete in our friendly combine drills scoreboard. We’ll test your: […]
Clown around with us during our annual Circus Day! It’s a fun celebration of Indiana’s circus tradition, and it’s all about the kids!Show your carnival game skills and win great prizes. Laugh with comedian and juggler Krembo K, be amazed by a contortionist, and meet and learn about rescued animals with Silly Safaris. Plus enjoy […]
NHDI is an educational program that encourages learners in grades four through 12 to explore history that interests them. Students express their creativity and historical analysis through performances, documentaries, websites, papers and exhibits. NHDI VOLUNTEER JUDGES • Do not need prior knowledge of specific historical topics • Will be required from 8 a.m. to approximately […]
National History Day in Indiana relies on volunteers for judging student's history project through out the state. This year all judging interviews will be conducted virtually via Zoom from the safety of your own home. Go to the IHS website to register to judge at one or more of the five contest dates. www.indianahistory.org/contribute/volunteer. Here […]