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The Shrine Room

By: Hallie Frenzel On: May 27, 2021 Architecture, Artifacts & Attractions, General Information Comments Disabled

The Shrine Room

Architecture,Artifacts & Attractions,General Information

Often considered one of Indiana’s best kept secrets, the Indiana War Memorial is a well-recognized symbol of downtown Indianapolis. It holds an array of historical artifacts and quite a few surprises. The cornerstone of the Memorial was laid on July 4, 1927 after World War I to attract the newly formed American Legion National Headquarters […]

Honor Garden

By: Hallie Frenzel On: May 12, 2021 Press Releases Comments Disabled

Honor Garden

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This May the Indiana War Memorials Foundation is honoring Veterans during Military Appreciation Month and Memorial Day with an Honor Garden near the steps of the Indiana War Memorial. American Flags can be purchased and will be placed outside the Indiana War Memorial. Each flag will be personalized with a Veteran’s name. With a $13 […]

Gold Star Families Memorial Monument

By: Hallie Frenzel On: May 03, 2021 Artifacts & Attractions, General Information, Press Releases, Stories of Service Comments Disabled

Gold Star Families Memorial Monument

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In April 2021, the Indiana War Memorials Commission broke ground on the first monument constructed within the Indiana War Memorial Plaza Historic District since 1998. Located just south of Indianapolis’ Central Public Library, on the northeast side of the American Legion Mall near the intersection of St. Clair and Pennsylvania Streets, the Gold Star Families […]

The First to Fall: A Brief History of Corporal James Bethel Gresham

By: Hallie Frenzel On: April 09, 2021 Press Releases Comments Disabled

The First to Fall: A Brief History of Corporal James Bethel Gresham

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U.S. Declares War on Germany The early days of World War I lit a fire throughout Europe, fighting between the Axis and Allied powers erupted in 1914. While the Great War raged on – the United States kept their distance – evading the conflict. However, in April of 1917, as a result of sunken US […]

Indiana Veterans Center: The First of Its Kind

By: Hallie Frenzel On: March 19, 2021 Press Releases Comments Disabled

Indiana Veterans Center: The First of Its Kind

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The Indiana Veterans Center opened in early 2020 as the first centralized location for Hoosier Veterans services, providing access to many needed resources. According to Brigadier General J. Stewart Goodwin USAF (Ret), Executive Director of the Indiana War Memorials Commission, “No other state that we know of offers all these services under one roof. It […]