Artifacts & Attractions

Gold Star Families Memorial Monument 

By: Hallie Frenzel On: May 03, 2021 , , , Comments Disabled
Gold Star Families Memorial Monument 

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 […]
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The Congressional Gold Medal Award

By: Hallie Frenzel On: January 27, 2021 , , , Comments Disabled
The Congressional Gold Medal Award

The Congressional Gold Medal Award

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The Congressional Gold Medal Award On July 30, 2020, the United States Congress awarded the Congressional Gold Medal—its highest civilian honor—to the Final Crew of the USS Indianapolis CA 35 during a ceremony at the Indiana War Memorial. The virtual ceremony was held on the 75th anniversary of the loss of the vessel. The specially […]
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Indiana 9/11 Expansion Ensures We Never Forget

By: Hallie Frenzel On: December 01, 2020 , , , Comments Disabled
Indiana 9/11 Expansion Ensures We Never Forget

Indiana 9/11 Expansion Ensures We Never Forget

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The tragic events of 9/11 claimed 2,977 lives, including nine Hoosiers. Millions more were forever impacted. That fateful day implores us as a nation to never forget. The Indiana 9/11 Memorial was first erected in 2011—10 years after the largest terrorist attack on American soil. Now, as we approach the 20-year anniversary of the attacks, […]
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Indiana Never Forgets

By: Hallie Frenzel On: November 17, 2020 , , , Comments Disabled
Indiana Never Forgets

Indiana Never Forgets

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September 11, 2001. It is a date that we mark and remember every September—one that always triggers a somber memory. Most Americans over the age of 25 remember exactly where we were and what we were doing that fateful morning. The memories of that day are dark and filled with grief. Since that morning the […]
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Make the Indiana War Memorials Historic District YOUR Museum! 

By: Hallie Frenzel On: October 02, 2020 , , Comments Disabled
Make the Indiana War Memorials Historic District YOUR Museum! 

Make the Indiana War Memorials Historic District YOUR Museum! 

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As Indiana transitions into the cool autumn months, many are eager to get outside and enjoy the changing weather—all while social distancing of course. Life events during 2020 have shifted nearly everything we once viewed as normal. As we move forward and discover our new normal, the Indiana War Memorials wants to invite you back […]
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