Educational Workshops Educational Theater Festivals and Events      GeoFest      Holiday Sounds      Indiana Statehood Day      Going Green      Indiana Archaeology Educational Gallery Resources Educational Outreach Educator Enrichment Homeschool Programming Planning Your Field Trip Educators eNewsletter Educators > Festivals & Events > Indiana Statehood Day Indiana Statehood Day Dec. 11, 2012; 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. Grade 4 Included with museum admission Celebrate the 196th anniversary of Indiana’s statehood at the Indiana Statehouse. The Birthday Party will begin at 9 a.m. and include interactive activities presented by many state agencies and offices all through the Statehouse. Don’t forget to to schedule your group for the simultaneous programs at the Indiana State Museum. At noon, enjoy a program featuring government officials from all three branches of state government, music, student essays and more. Download information about the Fourth Grade Student Essay Competition.