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Historical Sites

Conner Prairie Horizon Council Hosts Craft Beer Event

by erikdeckers May 22, 2012

If you’re a beer fan, and don’t drink beers that are found on race cars, then you may want to visit Conner Prairie’s History on Tap, their first-ever craft beer event for beer enthusiasts and newbies. The event, which is presented by their Horizon Council (the young professionals group), will feature tastings of both local [...]

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Lore of the Laughery Living History Event, May 5 & 6 in Friendship, Indiana

by erikdeckers April 22, 2012

The 8th annual Lore of the Laughery, a living history event that portrays life and events from 1750 to 1812, will be held on May 5th and 6th, in Friendship, Indiana. The event, which focuses particularly on the early history of the area, including a battle during the Revolutionary War, will showcase different crafts, foods, [...]

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Shipwrecks in Indiana

by nwiltrout April 19, 2012

With the centennial anniversary of the tragic sinking of the Titanic (and of course, the re-release of the blockbuster movie), talk of shipwrecks is making the rounds among both history buffs and pop culture lovers. When I think of shipwrecks, I think of enormous vessels buried deep below the ocean’s surface. I definitely don’t think of [...]

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Conner Prairie Commemorates Bicentennial of War of 1812

by erikdeckers April 16, 2012

Every time I visit Conner Prairie, I always visit the part that helps me understand the 1860s. I don’t know why, it’s just where we always go. But I’m looking forward to their exhibit during April 21 and 22, when they commemorate the bicentennial of the war of 1812. For the first time ever, they [...]

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Tour and Tea in French Lick

by nwiltrout April 11, 2012

Some of my most treasured moments with my mom involve the two of us sitting around and having a long chat while drinking a cup of tea. But I’ve never experienced the long-standing British tradition of an authentic “afternoon tea.” So I loved reading about the Mother’s Day Tour and Tea in French Lick. On May 12, [...]

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Save with Indiana State Parks and Reservoirs Go! Packages

by nwiltrout April 3, 2012

I don’t know about you, but this unseasonably warm weather we’ve been experiencing around Indiana has me ready to dive right into summer. I’m already planning our weekend getaways, long hikes through the woods, trips to the pool and some camping adventures. One of my favorite aspects of traveling around Indiana is the amazing network of state parks [...]

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Shroud of Turin Replica Exhibit on Display in Indianapolis

by ammagan March 31, 2012

The Shroud of Turin is a long-studied burial cloth believed by many to be the cloth in which Jesus Christ was laid to rest. The cloth bears the front and back image of what appears to be a man who was scourged and crucified.  St. Monica Catholic Church in Indianapolis is hosting a Shroud of [...]

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Vincennes Is for History Lovers

by ammagan March 31, 2012

When I was a teenager considering what to do with the rest of my life, I thought that I might want to be a high school history teacher. That is until my mom said that those jobs always go to the football coaches. So I moved on to journalism and public relations, but I’ve never [...]

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2012 Opening Weekend at Conner Prairie

by ammagan March 27, 2012

The opening weekend of the outdoor season at Conner Prairie historical park in Fishers, Indiana is March 31-April 1. Visitors can take in favorites such as the 1836 Prairie Town, the Lenape Indian Camp, and last year’s debut exhibit 1863 Civil War Journey: Raid on Indiana. The beginning of spring could bring baby animals to [...]

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11th Annual Lawrence County History Festival and Powwow

by erikdeckers March 26, 2012

The 11th annual Lawrence County History Festival is taking place April 20 – 22, 2012 in Bedford, Indiana at the Bedford North Lawrence High School/North Lawrence Career Center. The festival will showcase a Native American powwow and a historical timeline, including demonstrations of civilian life, as well as military drills and battles from the Revolutionary War [...]

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