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The Hoosier State has a rich legacy of military history—all movingly captured in the museum, memorials and monuments that are part of our downtown landscape.

Come explore the War Memorial Plaza National Historic District and learn the stories of ordinary Hoosiers who have done extraordinary things. Ordinary Hoosiers like Helen Purviance who was the first “doughnut girl” in WWI. And Indiana natives like General John J. Pershing, who courageously commanded the American Expeditionary Forces in Europe in WWI. Or the countless Hoosiers who made the ultimate sacrifice, from the Revolutionary War to the conflicts of today.

Visitors can enjoy the walkability of the District, which spans five blocks and includes green space areas to stop and enjoy the view. Come and learn more about the bravery and valor of Hoosier service men and women, as well as Indiana’s important role in our nation’s conflicts. Together—right here in Indianapolis, the crossroads of America—we honor and remember those who’ve worked to preserve our great nation.

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With 25 acres filled with one museum, three parks and various monuments and memorials, Indianapolis ranks first in the nation in the number of acres dedicated to honoring our veterans, and second only to Washington D.C. in the number of monuments.

American Legion Mall

Cenotaph Square

Gold Star Families Memorial Monument

Indiana 9/11 Memorial

Indiana War Memorial

Indiana War Memorial Plaza Historic District

Korean War Memorial

Medal of Honor Memorial

Soldiers and Sailors Monument

University Park

USS Indianapolis CA 35 Memorial

Veterans Memorial Plaza

Vietnam War Memorial

World War II Memorial

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October 11, 2024

Veterans Day

Please join the Veterans Day Council of Indianapolis in celebrating Veterans Day Sunday, November 10, 2024 and Monday, November 11, 2024. Veterans Day Reception: The Veterans Day Reception & Awards…
Exhibit BackgrounderStories of Service
January 31, 2023

Stories of Service: Major Charity Adams

Early Life  Charity Adams was born on December 5, 1918 in Kittrell, North Carolina. She grew up in Columbia, South Carolina until moving to Ohio to continue her education at…
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November 18, 2022

Shining A Light Holiday Projection

Visit Monument Circle this holiday season to see the holiday projection of Shining A Light! You’ll be moved by the massive 360° coordinated audio, video and light projection that transforms Monument…
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Did you know that since WWII Indiana has not only served the nation proudly by providing men and women to the armed forces, but the state has also been an important source of industry, labor, and war materials. Indiana has provided hundreds of thousands of items used in combat, and to support our armed forces both at home and abroad. 

Visit the Indiana War Memorial and Museum to learn more about the manufacturing contribution Hoosiers have made throughout the decades to the United States military efforts, such as the Allison CD-850-4A manufactured in Indiana. The Museum is open Wednesday through Sunday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is free. 

*** The Shrine Room will be closing for construction after Veteran’s Day on Nov. 19th and is slated to remain closed for approximately seven months.

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Today we celebrate Veterans Day. Thank you to all the U.S. military veterans who have and continue to protect this great nation, especially all of our Hoosier Veterans. 

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Happy Birthday to the U.S. Marine Corps! Thank you for protecting the Nation. 

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This Monday, November 11, 2024 is Veterans Day in the United States. On Veterans Day, we recognize and honor all our United States Veterans.

Learn more about the history of Veterans Day here: https://www.indianawarmemorials.org/2020/11/11/the-history-of-veterans-day/. 

Thank you to all the United States Veterans for making the ultimate sacrifice protecting our freedoms. 

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Commemorate your Veteran's legacy this Veterans Day by purchasing a Brick of Honor from the Indiana War Memorials Foundation.

The Brick of Honor will be placed at the foot of the Soldiers and Sailors Monument come spring of 2025, creating a lasting tribute to your veteran's service and sacrifice in the heart of Indianapolis.

Learn more about purchasing a brick: https://www.indianawarmemorials.org/commemorate/. 

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General William H. Harrison began his political career in 1798, and later became the first governor of the Indiana Territory. 

Did you know William Henry Harrison has a statue at the Soldiers and Sailors Monument? Visit the Indiana War Memorial & Museum to learn more about the Indiana Territory and Governor Harrison. While you are downtown, visit William Henry Harrison’s statue at the base of the Soldiers and Sailors Monument. 

The Indiana War Memorial and Museum is open Wednesday through Sunday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is free. 

*** The Shrine Room will be closing for construction after Veteran’s Day on Nov. 19th and is slated to remain closed for approximately seven months.

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#TBT to Cenotaph Square on Veterans Day 1939. This image conveys Indiana Military Veterans bearing flags at the Cenotaph in American Legion Mall on Armistice Day 1939. 

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The Indiana War Memorial and Museum is open to the public Wednesday through Sunday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Come and take advantage of one of Indy’s best kept secret and learn about the ordinary Hoosiers who have done extraordinary things during their service and Indiana’s military history.
Admission is free!

*** The Shrine Room will be closing for construction after Veteran’s Day on Nov. 19th and is slated to remain closed for approximately seven months.
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