Contact the Foundation
Mailing Address
Indiana War Memorials Foundation, Inc.
55 E. Michigan Street
Indianapolis, IN 46204
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Additional Resources
Many organizations in Indianapolis are dedicated to improving the lives of Hoosier veterans and their families, as well as supporting memorials and events that honor the service and sacrifices of past and current Indiana military.
American Legion, Department of Indiana
The Indiana Legion is committed to providing continued service to fellow veterans, their families and communities through a variety of programs, including veterans benefits assistance, temporary financial assistance and more.
Visit Indy
Promoting tourism in Indianapolis, Visit Indy shares all there is to enjoy about our legendary Hoosier hospitality, including a flourishing culinary and brewing scene, thriving cultural institutions, cool neighborhoods and more.
Indy Honor Flight
Indy Honor Flight is a non-profit dedicated to honoring Hoosier veterans for their service and sacrifice. They do that by providing free transportation to WWII, Korea and Vietnam veterans who wish to see memorials in Washington, D.C.
VIRTUAL TOUR
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Today we celebrate Victory in Europe, also known as VE Day. It was on this day, in 1945, the Allies formally accepted Nazi Germany`s surrender, bringing an end to World War II in Europe.
Learn more about the United States and World War II at the Indiana War Memorial Museum. Open from 9am to 5pm, Wednesday through Sunday.
Admission is free!
*** The Shrine Room is closed for construction and is slated to reopen mid to late-September, 2025.
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On this day, in 1915, the British passenger ship Lusitania was torpedoed by a German submarine off the west coast of Ireland. 1,198 of the 1,924 passengers died, including 114 Americans. This attack hastened America’s entry into World War I in 1917.
Learn more about the United States and World War I at the Indiana War Memorial Museum. Open from 9 to 5 Wednesday through Sunday.
Admission is free!
*** The Shrine Room is closed for construction and is slated to reopen mid to late-September, 2025.
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Four years ago this month the Gold Star Families Memorial Monument was dedicated in the American Legion Mall.
The Monument honors military families who have experienced loss through service in the United States Armed Forces, representing all branches of service and all conflicts.
This is the first Monument added to the Indiana War Memorials properties since 1998.
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The month of May means something special here in Indiana. May is also Military Appreciation Month. Let us not forget our military men and women in the United States Army, Navy, Air Force, Coast Guard, Marines, Space Force and National Guard as well as the contribution of their families. Together, Indiana thanks you for your service!
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May is Military Appreciation Month! This year honor your Veteran with a Brick of Honor from the Indiana War Memorials Foundation.
The bricks are placed at the foot of the Soldiers and Sailors Monument on Monument Circle in downtown Indianapolis, creating a lasting tribute to each veteran’s service and sacrifice.
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Please join the 500 Festival and the American Legion, honoring our fallen soldiers for the 60th Memorial Service at the Indiana War Memorial on Friday, May 23rd at 12:00pm EST
This is a weekend to remember and honor the sacrifices made by brave servicemen and women who perished while serving in the armed forces.
This event is free and open to the public.
500Festival.com/Memorial
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The Gold Mile is an experience for IU Health 500 Festival Mini-Marathon participants and it pays tribute to fallen service members and their surviving families (Gold Star Families). You are invited to volunteer to pay special tribute to our nation’s fallen heroes on Saturday, May 3, 2025. Located at mile 6 on the backstretch of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, YOU can encourage participants holding American flags, and display photos and banners to honor the fallen.
You’re invited to be part of this special tribute. If interested, complete the following volunteer form at:
https://500festival.wufoo.com/forms/pzq32ki0o1c9uy/
To make a donation to the 500 Festival go to:
https://500festivalfoundation.com/foundation/foundation/campaign/
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Honor your veteran this summer with a Brick of Honor. The bricks are placed at the foot of the Soldiers and Sailors Monument in Indianapolis, creating a lasting tribute to each veteran’s service and sacrifice.
Learn more about our Bricks of Honor program: https://www.indianawarmemorials.org/commemorate/
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