Artifacts & Attractions

Celebrate Museum Ships Weekend!

By: admin On: May 29, 2019 , No Comments
Celebrate Museum Ships Weekend!

Celebrate Museum Ships Weekend!

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Join amateur radio operators (ham) in celebrating Museum Ships Weekend June 1-2.  This is a fun opportunity for ham radio enthusiasts to communicate with other museum ships across the world. An added feature to this year’s celebration will be a very special Open House honoring Bob Osterhous from 2-4 p.m. on June 2nd at the […]
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Dedication of Military Branch Quilts at the Indiana War Memorial

By: admin On: May 21, 2019 No Comments
Dedication of Military Branch Quilts at the Indiana War Memorial

Dedication of Military Branch Quilts at the Indiana War Memorial

The Branches of the US Military are extremely important to our history and to every military service member. The Branch defines the missions they were assigned and in many cases the environment they spent most of their time while in service. Through contacts while serving Veterans we met the Stitchin Sisters while they were presenting […]
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Raymond Spruance – Admiral | Hoosier | Quiet Hero

By: admin On: May 08, 2019 , No Comments
Raymond Spruance – Admiral | Hoosier | Quiet Hero

Raymond Spruance – Admiral | Hoosier | Quiet Hero

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By Brandon Raymer How much do you know about the Hoosier Hero who chose the heavy cruiser USS Indianapolis as his flagship, commanded U.S. naval forces during two of the most significant naval battles of WWII, and would go on to succeed Admiral Nimitz as Commander in Chief, US Pacific Fleet? Raymond Ames Spruance, originally […]
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Five Questions With… Logan Cook

By: admin On: March 15, 2019 , , No Comments
Five Questions With… Logan Cook

Five Questions With… Logan Cook

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1. What was the reason behind the project? Water leakage has been occurring for years through the building envelope which was damaging decorative historic plaster. Additionally, during WJE’s investigation, distressed limestone units were found in many areas of the ziggurat resulting from corroded mild steel anchors. The project addresses the water leakage and distressed limestone […]
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Shining a Light to Salute our Veterans’ Service!

By: admin On: December 20, 2018 , , No Comments
Shining a Light to Salute our Veterans’ Service!

Shining a Light to Salute our Veterans’ Service!

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The Indiana War Memorials Foundation (IWMF), in support of the Indiana War Memorials Commission, is honored to partner with Downtown Indy, Inc. (DII) on Shine a Light on Indianapolis, an innovative project to honor veterans, highlight the Soldiers and Sailors Monument, and make Indianapolis a more vibrant and engaging community. The project was awarded grants that together total nearly $8 […]
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