Eternal James Dean November 23, 2012 - June 2, 2013 Indianapolis, IN 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM Eternally young, sexy and intense, that's the image of James Dean. But who was James Dean, the man? Born in Marion, Indiana, Dean made just three films before his death in 1955 at age 24. Eternal James takes a look at his Indiana roots, his brief time as an actor in… Read more
The Lincolns: Five Generations of an American Family February 9 - August 4, 2013 Indianapolis, IN 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM The legend of Abraham Lincoln reflects the fascinating reality of his life through the sum of human accomplishments and failures as well as the family bonds that impacted how these events unfold. We explore the lives of Abraham Lincoln's kin from is mother and father's struggle… Read more
The Bates-Hendricks House Tours March 6 - December 31, 2013 Indianapolis, IN The Bates-Hendricks House - The historic home, in downtown Indianapolis, is now open for tours by appointment. The home was built by Hervey Bates who came to the village of Indianapolis in 1822 and the structure is the oldest home open for tours in the city. The grand… Read more
"Region United, Nation Divided" Civil War in the South Shore April 24 - June 30, 2013 Hammond, IN 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM Photos, artifacts and reproductions of Northwest Indiana Civil War regimental battle flags will tell the story of the Lake, Porter and LaPorte County men in blue who fought to preserve the Union - and ultimately to end slavery. This exhibit commemorates the 150th… Read more