The Hoosier state has a
rich military history
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rich military history
—all movingly captured in the museums, memorials and monuments that are part of the Downtown Indianapolis landscape.
Experience. Honor. Remember.
Indiana’s rich military history comes alive as you explore the Indiana War Memorial Museum and see the tattered flag of the 15th Indiana Regiment Infantry, stroll along the lush green space at the Veterans Memorial Plaza or sit intently listening to the stories of bravery at the Medal of Honor Memorial. Experiencing these historic landmarks enables us to honor the generations of Hoosiers who defend freedom around the world.
The Indiana War Memorials Foundation is proud to support the museums, monuments and memorials that form the Indiana War Memorial Plaza Historic District—a National Historic Landmark District that is also on the National Register of Historic Places. No other city in the United States maintains as many acres dedicated to honoring veterans. Only Washington D.C. has more monuments dedicated to veterans and military conflicts. These historic treasures give us a concrete and meaningful way to ensure that the sacrifices of Hoosier veterans are remembered forever.
Explore
With 25 acres filled with one museum, three parks and various monuments and memorials, Indianapolis ranks first in the nation in the number of acres dedicated to honoring our veterans, and second only to Washington D.C. in the number of monuments. VIEW MAP
COMMEMORATE
Bricks of Honor
Bricks of Honor are permanent tributes that honor the memory of an individual veteran.
In the News
The Indiana War Memorials Commission and Indiana War Memorials Foundation are honoring veterans with personalized American...
This Veterans Day weekend, Visit Indy is giving one veteran the chance of a lifetime. Shining a Light, Downtown Indy Inc.’s nightly...
By Brandon Raymer I have lived in Indiana all my life and I had never explored our state’s capitol or the beautiful...
All are welcome Nov. 9, 2019, as the Indiana War Memorials Commission and Downtown Indy, Inc. usher in Veterans Day...
Kathy Strong has a very special way to honor Spec. 5 James Leslie Moreland, a Green Beret who went Missing in Action...
On Saturday August 17th, 2019, a public dedication ceremony was held for an Indiana state historical marker commemorating...
Lt. Col. Don Carlos Faith, Jr., the son of Brigadier General Don Carlos Faith, was born in Washington, Indiana on August...
Kelly McCain Smith Regent of the Caroline Scott Harrison Chapter, National Society Daughters of the American Revolution...
The Indiana Gold Star Families Memorial Monument will commemorate the valor and sacrifice of all Hoosier service members...
Self-Guided Tour of the IWMC Properties
Download the PocketSights mobile app to take a self-guided tour of the IWMC Properties on your GPS-enabled mobile device. LEARN MORE
