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Why We Commemorate Veterans Day

Author: adminOn: Nov 11Categories: Press Releases

Why We Commemorate Veterans Day

As we commemorate Veterans Day, have you ever stopped to think about the meaning behind the day? The purpose of Veterans Day is to recognize and thank ALL veterans who served or are serving our country in wartime or peacetime. It is also a special day...

David M. Shoup: Highly Decorated Hoosier Hero

Author: adminOn: Oct 31Categories: Press Releases, Stories of Service

David M. Shoup: Highly Decorated Hoosier Hero

Press Releases, Stories of Service

The Indiana War Memorial’s Shoup Hall was named to recognize the service of General David M. Shoup, a highly decorated Marine, military leader, and Hoosier hero. This month’s Story of Service outlines General Shoup’s heroism and we encourage...

2019 Veterans Day Honor Garden Blooming

Author: adminOn: Oct 14Categories: Press Releases

2019 Veterans Day Honor Garden Blooming

Press Releases

The Indiana War Memorials Commission and Indiana War Memorials Foundation are honoring veterans with personalized American flags placed in an Honor Garden during Veterans Day 2019. For a $10 donation to the Indiana War Memorials Foundation, you can have...

Shining a Light Veteran Giveaway

Author: adminOn: Oct 08Categories: Press Releases

Shining a Light Veteran Giveaway

Press Releases

This Veterans Day weekend, Visit Indy is giving one veteran the chance of a lifetime. Shining a Light, Downtown Indy Inc.’s nightly lightshow on Monument Circle, complete with video projection mapping, patriotic scenes, and an original signature...

Touring the Indiana War Memorials Using the Pocket Sights App

Author: adminOn: Sep 25Categories: Architecture, Artifacts & Attractions, Press Releases

Touring the Indiana War Memorials Using the Pocket Sights App

Architecture, Artifacts & Attractions, Press Releases

By Brandon Raymer I have lived in Indiana all my life and I had never explored our state’s capitol or the beautiful Indiana War Memorials Historic District. So recently, my girlfriend and I used the Pocket Sights App to take a tour of the monuments,...