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 30, 2020
Raindrops on roses and whiskers on kittens? No.
Marcy Dodson’s ‘Favorite Things’ tour focuses on unusual items in the ISM’s collection.
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Posted November 23, 2020
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 23, 2020
A Labor of Love
Twenty years and counting, Holly Crisler-Johnson is still volunteering at Culbertson Mansion State Historic Site.
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Posted November 23, 2020
Say Yes to the Dress?
Victorian fashions were neither comfortable nor practical. Discuss.
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Posted November 20, 2020
We're missing the fun as much as you are
We plan for our gaming expo to return when it’s safe to do so. Until then, learn about our exhibitors!
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Posted November 18, 2020
GUEST BLOG: Gaming during the pandemic
Learn how the pandemic has changed the way gaming groups stay connected.
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Posted November 18, 2020
GUEST BLOG: Developing games during a pandemic
Learn how the pandemic has changed game development.
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Posted November 6, 2020
Thank You for Your Service
Indiana State Museum walking tour highlights many kinds of sacrifices
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Posted October 29, 2020
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 September 1, 2020
Guest blog: United Women Create Action
It is important to remember how women, united in other social causes, gained valuable skills later used in the fight for suffrage.
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Posted September 1, 2020
How to create a cockade
Celebrate the Women's Suffrage Centennial by learning this new skill
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Posted August 13, 2020
Taylor Swift’s muse has Hoosier roots
One of Taylor Swift's new songs draws inspiration from a woman with family connections to Indiana.
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