Stories from around the state
We are the keepers not only of facts and objects, but also of stories. And it’s part of our mission to share these powerful stories with you — everything from history and artifacts to celebrating the work of our incredible volunteers and staff.
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Posted November 19, 2021
Thanksgiving: A tradition centuries in the making
But do you know where this tradition came from, or when the national holiday actually came to be?
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Posted November 16, 2021
Creating the New Snowfall Express Train Ride
One specific goal: create a memorable experience that the entire family could share.
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Posted November 9, 2021
Every great ride needs a soundtrack
Our new Snowfall Express train ride has music written and performed by Fort Wayne-based composer/arranger Eric Van Cleave.
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Posted November 1, 2021
Ninety-nine percent adorable
When visitors ride the new Snowfall Express train, they’ll get an up-close look at style of Indianapolis artist Candice Hartsough.
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Posted October 29, 2021
Spookiest items from the museum’s collection
The history of Indiana isn’t always cheerful. Sometimes, it’s downright spooky.
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Posted October 26, 2021
Collecting During COVID
Today’s pandemic items are tomorrow’s artifacts.
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Posted September 30, 2021
‘Very Elegant, Very Formal, Very Historical’
Getting married at Lanier Mansion is a Temple Family affair
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Posted September 28, 2021
The Transit Center Mystery Bottles
Museum staff recently discovered four sealed bottles containing their original liquids in one of our archaeological collections.
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Posted September 28, 2021
You Haven’t Seen These Steele
About 200 T.C. Steele paintings have been restored and another 100 are in various stages of restoration.
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Posted August 31, 2021
Whiskers for Votes
Sept. 4 is World Beard Day, why did Abraham Lincoln grow what is likely the most famous beard of all?
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Posted August 13, 2021
Bring the Family
Descendants of Levi Coffin see what their ancestor achieved
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Posted August 4, 2021
The State Museum Visits the State Fair
At the Indiana State Fair, a young person’s thoughts turn to roller coasters, deep-fried cheesecake and unusually large farm animals...
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