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This week in 1863 General John Hunt Morgan led his Confederate soldiers into southern Indiana, the largest raid in Indiana during the Civil War.
Learn more about Indiana’s own veterans who fought during the Civil War at the Indiana War Memorial Museum. Open Wednesday to Sunday from 9am to 5pm. Admission is free!
*** The Shrine Room is closed for construction and is slated to reopen mid to late-September, 2025.
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Commemorate a Veteran’s legacy this Independence month by purchasing a Brick of Honor through Indiana War Memorials Foundation.
The bricks are placed at the foot of the Soldiers and Sailors Monument on Monument Circle in downtown Indianapolis, creating a lasting tribute to each veteran’s service and sacrifice.
To learn more visit: https://www.indianawarmemorials.org/comm.../bricks-of-honor/
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The Pledge of Allegiance was written in 1892, however, the Pledge we recite now has been altered throughout the years.
Learn more about the history of the Pledge of Allegiance: https://www.indianawarmemorials.org/2021/07/06/the-pledge-of-allegiance/
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Happy 4th of July!
249 years ago today the Declaration of Independence was approved by the Continental Congress!
Come celebrate the 4th of July today, July 4th, with Downtown Indy, in partnership with the Indiana War Memorial Museum, for the 4th of July Fireworks.
The Fourth of July Street Party begins at 6:00 pm. on North Street between Pennsylvania and Meridian Street. The street party will include food, ice cream, and beverages with live entertainment and a Kids Zone! The firework show begins approximately at 10 pm. at the Indiana War Memorial grounds and American Legion Mall. 🎆
Learn more about the celebration of America`s birthday:
https://shorturl.at/bDzGh
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On this day in 1863 the Battle of Gettysburg began during the American Civil War.
Did you know the Eli Lilly Civil War Exhibit is open in the Indiana War Memorial Museum, including artifacts on display to the public for the first time ever. Visit the exhibit from Wednesday to Sunday between 9am and 5pm. Admission is Free!
*** The Shrine Room is closed for construction and is slated to reopen mid to late-September, 2025.
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Happy Father’s Day!
Thank you to all of our fathers - and especially thank you to those who serve in the United States Military and those who have helped raise our military heroes!
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Happy Birthday to the U.S. Army.
Did you know the Army was created before our nation declared independence? Our Nation`s Army has seen it all from the Revolutionary War through today! Thank you!
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On this day in 1777, the Second Continental Congress officially adopted a singular flag for the Continental Army. For the first time the Thirteen Colonies had a single flag under which to fight the British.
The first "American" flag consisted of thirteen white and red stripes, signifying the thirteen colonies and thirteen white stars in blue "representing a new constellation."
Did you know the Indiana War Memorial Museum has a reproduction of the “Betsy Ross Flag” on display? The Indiana War Memorial Museum is open Wednesday through Sunday from 9 to 5. Admission is free!
*** The Shrine Room is closed for construction and is slated to reopen mid to late-September, 2025.
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