History

If you’re looking to own a piece of Indy history, you might have to wait.
These Indy spots will definitely “razz your berries.”
Attend an event hosted by the Indiana Commission for Women and co-work for free today.
Indianapolis, IN has 200+ years of history. In this guide, we’re diving into the city’s oldest streets and how they got their names.
Indy’s oldest operating bar is undergoing some changes, but history will remain.
Think you know Indy like the back of your hand? We’ll see about that.
The future of this historic bridge lies at the outdoor history museum.
“Everything’s copacetic” in the Circle City thanks to its many retro diners.
The organization got its start in 1898.
Did you know one of the greatest jazz guitarists of all time is from the Circle City?
Genealogy doesn’t have to be hard when you’ve got these resources at your fingertips.
During Black History Month, there are lots of opportunities to celebrate the Black community and learn more about Indy’s Black history.
If your kiddos are interested in dinosaurs, they’ll like this new exhibit making a stop at The Children’s Museum.
Learn what makes a home historic and which neighborhoods have been around the longest.
From its famous window displays to the still-standing tea room, L.S. Ayres has been missed by Hoosiers.
Did you know Martin Luther King Jr. has ties to the Circle City? We’re sharing the story and ways to honor his legacy in Indy.
There’s finally a clear future for the infamous Kessler Mansion.
Why the Circle City scored 80 out of 100 in the Human Rights Campaign’s Municipal Equality Index.
2023 is right around the corner.
We bet you haven’t heard this one before.
Ever wondered why the Circle Tower looks so different from its surrounding buildings?
Let’s play a game, Hoosiers.
Ghost signs are everywhere in the city, and we’re breaking down some of Indy’s most iconic ones.
Who is this mysterious character, where did he go, and why is he a figure in Indy?
We’re giving you everything you need to know about voting in the Circle City.
Celebrate Uncle Kurt this month with a number of activities.
We’re taking you on a field trip to some of the most notable headstones in the Circle City.
Whether you’re looking for your next leisure read, a book for the whole family, or a thrilling fictional novel, we’ve got a list of books written by local authors in Indy.
Get to know the Indy icon.
We’re taking you on safari without ever leaving downtown Indy.
Our readers are proving to be the real Circle City savants around here.
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