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 March 22, 2022
Saving the Indiana-endangered Crawfish Frog
Angel Mounds State Historic Site is being considered as a location to repopulate the once-common frog.
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Posted March 14, 2022
Keeping the Legend Alive
Major Taylor’s great-granddaughter likes what she sees at the Indiana State Museum
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Posted March 3, 2022
Trailblazers: DaeDae Young
DaeDae has always had a talent for restoring and fixing things.
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Posted March 3, 2022
Trailblazers: Raji Johnson
You are more likely to hear Raji approaching before you see him.
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Posted March 3, 2022
Trailblazers: Nick Gehlhausen
Most who know Nick Gehlhausen will likely have memories of meeting him for the first time while he’s on his bike or walking alongside it.
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Posted March 3, 2022
Trailblazers: Evan Cole
Evan Cole leaned his bike against the wall and began to peel off the layers.
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Posted March 3, 2022
Trailblazers: Clarence Jones
By the time you realize he’s passed you, Clarence is already a block or two ahead.
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Posted March 1, 2022
Giving Voice to Major Taylor
Dominique Shelby portrays the world champion cyclist in the Indiana State Museum’s newest exhibit.
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Posted February 22, 2022
Trailblazers: Leslie Dowell
At age 15, Leslie Dowell is a rider on a mission.
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Posted February 22, 2022
Rahsaan Bahati: What Major Taylor Means to Me
As part of “Mayor Taylor: Fastest Cyclist in the World”, we spoke with contemporary greats about what Taylor’s story has meant to them.
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Posted February 15, 2022
Justin Williams: What Major Taylor Means to Me
As part of “Mayor Taylor: Fastest Cyclist in the World”, we spoke with contemporary greats about what Taylor’s story has meant to them.
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Posted February 1, 2022
In Her Own Words: Lisa Pelo
Creator of the glass art “Reality Is Not in Black and White,” now part of the Indiana State Museum and Historic Sites collection.
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