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Indiana War Memorial Creates 2019 Memorial Day Honor Garden

By: admin On: April 22, 2019 General Information, Press Releases No Comments

Indiana War Memorial Creates 2019 Memorial Day Honor Garden

The Indiana War Memorials Commission and Indiana War Memorials Foundation are honoring veterans with personalized American flags placed in an Honor Garden during Memorial Day. For a $10 donation to the Indiana War Memorials Foundation, you can have your special veteran’s name placed on a flag and displayed surrounding the Indiana War Memorial one week […]

Five Questions With… Logan Cook

By: admin On: March 15, 2019 Architecture, Artifacts & Attractions, General Information No Comments

Five Questions With… Logan Cook

Architecture,Artifacts & Attractions,General Information

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 […]

Five Questions With…Jason Edwardson

By: admin On: February 08, 2019 Architecture, General Information No Comments

Five Questions With…Jason Edwardson

Architecture,General Information

Jason Edwardson Tour Manager, Indiana War Memorial 1. Why is there scaffolding around the Indiana War Memorial? The scaffolding currently seen around the exterior of the building is there as part of a project to repair the roof of the Memorial. These repairs are to address some leaks and replace broken stones that one would […]

Five Questions With…Elaine Sholty

By: Jeff Robinson On: January 22, 2019 Bricks of Honor, POW/MIA No Comments

Five Questions With…Elaine Sholty

Bricks of Honor,POW/MIA

Elaine Sholty Caroline Scott Harrison Chapter, National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) 1. What will make March 29, 2019 so special? March 29, 2019 is National Vietnam Veterans Remembrance Day and the Caroline Scott Harrison Chapter, NSDAR is planning a very special ceremony to honor Indiana’s 51 Vietnam veterans who are Missing in […]

Shining a Light to Salute our Veterans’ Service!

By: admin On: December 20, 2018 Artifacts & Attractions, General Information, Press Releases No Comments

Shining a Light to Salute our Veterans’ Service!

Artifacts & Attractions,General Information,Press Releases

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 […]