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As we close out Women's History Month, we celebrat

As we close out Women's History Month, we celebrate and honor all of the women who have paved the way for us today across Indiana and throughout the world.

South Whitley, Indiana native and Indiana University alumna Janie Fricke's road to success in the music industry started here in the Hoosier state.

She began her professional career singing commercial jingles for well-known ads, including Red Lobster, United Airlines, Coca-Cola and 7-Up in the 1970s. After moving to Nashville, she became one of the most successful session artists, singing on more than 5,000 recordings and was known for her versatility and ability to sing in many styles. That year, she signed a contract with Columbia Records.

The 1980s saw Fricke's greatest success, with 18 hit singles, including eight number-ones between 1982 and 1986. In 1982 and 1983 she was named the Country Music Association (CMA) Female Vocalist of the Year.

#WomensHistoryMonth #IndianaHistory #IndianaMuseum #ISMHS

Starting next week, two of our Historic Sites: Gen

Starting next week, two of our Historic Sites: Gene Stratton-Porter and Whitewater Canal will both re-open for the season! 🎉

Visit these sites Wednesdays through Sundays, we are open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.! 🕓

Learn more and plan your visit at the link in our bio!

Ready to race? 🏁 Join us at the Indiana State

Ready to race? 🏁

Join us at the Indiana State Museum to race your masterpieces in the #PinewoodDerby! 🏎️

Learn more and plan your visit at our link in bio! 📲

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Ready... Set... GO! 🏁 Get those checkered fla

Ready... Set... GO! 🏁

Get those checkered flags out because today is the first day of the Pinewood Derby! 🏎️

Launch your car from the second-story start line and experience the thrill of the Derby.

Alumni derby racers can brush the dust off their own pinewood cars while new racers can fine-tune their car creations or borrow one from the museum’s line-up. Racing is open to the public, and there’ll be a Best in Show competition on the last day (April 8) with adult and youth divisions.

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In preparation for the Pinewood Derby, our team he

In preparation for the Pinewood Derby, our team here at the Indiana State Museum is testing out the track today… and we got a sneak peek! 🏁🏎️

Be sure to join us for Indiana’s second greatest spectacle in racing this week and next week! Learn more at our link in bio 📲

#IndianaStateMuseum #ISMHS #IndianaExplored #PinewoodDerby #Indianapolis #Indy #VisitIndy

President Lincoln’s presidency had many influenc

President Lincoln’s presidency had many influences, one of which was the 19th-century Black community. They helped shift President Lincoln’s attitudes (and actions) regarding freedom.

Visit the "Influencing Lincoln" exhibit at the Indiana State Museum to experience another side of the story of the 13th, 14th and 15th Amendments. It's open now and included with purchase of admission.

#InfluencingLincoln #IndianaExplored #IndianaStateMuseum #ISMHS #LoveIndy #PresidentLincolnHistory #PresidentLincoln

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