Artifacts & Attractions – Page 3 – Indiana War Memorials Foundation

Never Forget

By: Hallie Frenzel On: September 09, 2020 Artifacts & Attractions Comments Disabled

The tragic events of September 11, 2001 changed the United States forever. Our way of life changed dramatically on that day. And, like other historic tragedies, if you’re old enough to remember the events of that day, then, you can never forget the 2,977 souls that perished and the more than 6,000 people who were […]

Touring the Indiana War Memorials Using the Pocket Sights App

By: admin On: September 25, 2019 Architecture, Artifacts & Attractions, Press Releases Comments Disabled

Touring the Indiana War Memorials Using the Pocket Sights App

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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, memorials, and parks that are part of this amazing treasure […]

Shining A Light Premieres on Veterans Day Weekend 2019

By: admin On: September 17, 2019 Artifacts & Attractions Comments Disabled

Shining A Light Premieres on Veterans Day Weekend 2019

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All are welcome Nov. 9, 2019, as the Indiana War Memorials Commission and Downtown Indy, Inc. usher in Veterans Day weekend with a patriotic celebration from 4 – 7 p.m. on Monument Circle. The event, brought to life by the Indiana National Guard, will include food, beverage and entertainment featuring local country music sensation Clayton […]

Lt. Col. Joseph Ward’s Mark on History

By: admin On: August 26, 2019 Artifacts & Attractions, Press Releases Comments Disabled

Lt. Col. Joseph Ward’s Mark on History

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On Saturday August 17th, 2019, a public dedication ceremony was held for an Indiana state historical marker commemorating African American physician, hospital administrator, and Hoosier veteran Lt. Col. Joseph Ward. Joseph Henry Ward was born on August 26, 1872, in North Carolina, but his family later moved to Indianapolis. By 1897, he had graduated from […]

Covering Veterans with Love

By: admin On: June 26, 2019 Artifacts & Attractions, Exhibit Backgrounder, General Information Comments Disabled

Covering Veterans with Love

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Today, we share Five Questions with… Luonna Lancaster. Luonna is the Volunteer Manager with Kindred Hospice and works with a group of ladies in Shelbyville called the Stitchin’ Sisters. These amazing ladies make magnificent quilts for veterans in hospice care. The quilts are made with love, personalized with the veteran’s branch of service, and become a […]