Guide to What's Next - Summer 2021 by Indiana State Museum and Historic Sites

MAY THROUGH JULY 2021

GUIDE TO

CANAL NIGHTS! SEE THE SUMMER LINE UP ON PAGE 17

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INDIANA STATE MUSEUM CONTACT US 650 W. Washington St., Indianapolis, IN 46204 317.232.1637 museumcommunication@indianamuseum.org

HOURS Open Wednesday through Sunday, closed Mondays and Tuesdays* 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. HOLIDAY HOURS: *Open Memorial Day (May 31)

ADMISSION Adults: $17 Seniors (age 60+): $16 Youth (ages 3-17): $12 Children (younger than age 3): Free College students (with valid ID from any Indiana college or university): $15 Check indianamuseum.org/discounts to save on admission.

FOOD & SHOPPING Farmers Market Café Open from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday Join us for lunch and choose from our menu of soup, grab & go sandwiches, a seasonal salad and beverages. Non-cash transactions are preferred, and socially distanced seating is available. Outdoor seating available. Admission not required to dine at café. L.S. Ayres Tea Room™ The Tea Room is available for rental by private dining groups of 15+ guests year-round. Call 317.232.1637 for reservations or inquiries. The Indiana Store Open during regular museum hours. 2

With a unique variety of goods and gifts including a new museum and historic sites merchandise collection, you can take a piece of the museum home with you! SMITHSONIANMAG.COM/MUSEUMDAY

ACCESS PASS PROGRAM All 12 locations of the Indiana State Museum and Historic Sites are proud to participate in the Access Pass program. The program, which was started by The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis in 2004, brings together museums across the state of Indiana to make fun family learning available to more Hoosier families. The Access Pass program is open to Indiana residents who receive state assistance either through Hoosier Healthwise Insurance, SNAP or TANF assistance programs. To learn more, visit indianamuseum.org/about-access-pass.

WELCOME TO THE

INDIANA STATE

MUSEUM

Located in White River State Park in the heart of downtown Indianapolis, you’ll find a place to explore big questions and learn the story of Indiana – from the ancient forces that shaped the land to Hoosier icons of the modern day. Throughout our galleries, there’s truly something for every interest.

FIRST FLOOR EXPERIENCES Legacy Theater Discover the moving stories of African American Hoosiers who helped shape Indiana’s past and continue to influence our lives. From June 5 to Sept. 6 in the theater, experience RESPONSE: Images and Sounds of a Movement. Birth of the Earth (Closing May 2. A new experience will open early 2022.) Learn how a mix of constant change and bold transformations shaped the Hoosier state we know today. See a moon rock, explore an 8-foot interactive globe and more. Ancient Seas Believe it or not, oceans once covered Indiana. Explore various touch drawers, see fossils and learn how those ancient animals helped build the bedrock beneath our feet. Frozen Reign: A State of Change Journey through the Ice Age, beginning with a trip through a chilly ice tunnel. See how you size up against various prehistoric animals, wind your way through replicas of ancient caves and go toe-to-tusk with the real skeletons of Ice Age giants. First Nations: The Story of Indiana’s Founding People Learn about the vibrant communities built by Indiana’s Native Americans and how traditions are alive today. See rare artifacts, sniff spices used in cooking, enjoy interactive video experiences and more. Natural Regions Indiana’s landscape has changed drastically over time, affecting the lives of animals that call the state home. Hear the sounds of different frogs and birds, see replicas of Indiana’s environment through time and learn about threats to native plants and animals today.

R.B. Annis Naturalist’s Lab (Open Fri. - Sun. in May, Wed. - Sun in June) Explore, play and discover Indiana’s natural history through hands-on science activities in the Naturalist’s Lab. Families or small groups can choose from our activity options during check-in at the lab’s entrance. Capacity is limited to two groups at a time (one group per table) due to COVID-19 safety protocols. IMAX® Theater (TEMPORARILY CLOSED) Featuring Academy Award-winning IMAX® technology and a six-story screen, the IMAX Theater offers audiences both 2D and 3D IMAX films, as well as contemporary Hollywood movies. Movie tickets not included with purchase of museum admission. More information can be found at imaxindy.com.SECOND FLOOR EXPERIENCES

SECOND FLOOR EXPERIENCES Contested Territory Learn about the turbulent time in Indiana’s history as it moved from frontier to statehood. Enter the scene as the Treaty of Greenville is negotiated and hear Little Turtle’s powerful speech spoken in the Miami language. 19th State Step into pioneer Indiana and be transported to a world of oxen, farm tools and log cabins. See rare artifacts from Abraham Lincoln’s family, and find spaces where you can practice chopping wood and sawing a log. The Hoosier Way Learn how Indiana forged its identity after the pioneer era by exploring real artifacts from this time of transformation. See artifacts from Indiana’s first African American settlements, objects from the Civil War and more. Crossroads of America Explore the technological advancements in the era of railroads and how those improvements – like Wooton desks and automobiles, along with the use of coal and gas – changed transportation and commerce in Indiana. Enterprise Indiana Experience American milestones such as World War I, Prohibition and suffrage through the eyes of Hoosiers who were there. Get up-close to a Stutz automobile, and learn the stories of Indiana’s immigrants. Global Indiana Discover Indiana’s global impact, from World War II and pop culture to Hoosier life today. See war reporter Ernie Pyle’s typewriter, basketball icon Bobby Plump’s backboard, political signs from one of Indiana’s first Latina elected officials and more. American Originals Visit a room filled with the faces of 20th-century Hoosiers. The stories of Indiana legends – like Gus Grissom, James Dean and Florence Henderson – are told in this unique space.

FIND WHAT’S NEXT...

IN OUR NEWEST EXPERIENCES

Creativity Studio – Nature Edition (open through July 11) Step inside our nature-inspired Creativity Studio to explore the colors, shapes and patterns of our natural world. Use your imagination as you choose nature-based loose parts to make land art, sculptures and animal habitats. Step in front of our shadow wall to make colorful images that wiggle, jump and dance along with you. Surround yourself in natural colored light and bright images and see how it makes you feel. Play with wooden blocks and shapes to create animals, plants and even crystals, or design your own desert landscape using sand and wind to make patterns. Let the natural world inspire you to be creative! The Artwork of Carole Wantz: Collected Stories from Columbus, Indiana (open through July 25) In the 1970s and early ’80s, Carole Wantz painted a wide variety of subjects in Columbus, Indiana. This was an era in which business was booming and life was good for many in the small American city. Her paintings range from deeply personal portraits of an entire family to individual community events to whimsical perspectives into life in rural Indiana. She painted for business, community and political leaders, making her paintings highly sought-after status symbols for some. This exhibit on the Thomas A. King Bridge gallery features more than 30 of her paintings from 1975 to 1985. The Indiana State Museum coordinated with Landmark Columbus to present these works, which have been borrowed from collectors for the artist’s first retrospective. 6

FIX: Heartbreak and Hope Inside Our Opioid Crisis (open through Aug. 1) Last year, the opioid epidemic met the COVID pandemic, and life for Hoosiers got a lot harder. We saw morale go down. And hopelessness go up. We walked through isolation and quarantine not knowing what to do next. And our opioid problem got bigger.

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Experience this award-winning exhibit and discover how a mix of art, science, multi-media, hands-on interactives, inspiring artwork and personal stories can empower all of us to change the course of this opioid epidemic.

RESPONSE: Images and Sounds of a Movement (June 5 through Sept. 6) Like much of the nation, Indianapolis experienced days of protests in June 2020. Artists stepped up to quickly express their frustrations and hopes. Now, one year later, the Indiana State Museum, Arts Council of Indianapolis and the Indianapolis Public Library are teaming up to present exhibitions of murals painted by these artists after the protests, and hold discussions designed to increase community understanding of what occurred and why. Visit Legacy Theater to see the six murals painted by Indianapolis artists and business owners. This exhibit is free to the public. Sponsored by: State of Nature: Picturing Indiana Biodiversity (open through Sept. 19) Experience the astonishing beauty and discover the importance of Indiana’s biological diversity through pieces from the natural world and artworks created by artists with Indiana connections. Explore how forests and ecological diversity in Indiana defined the lives of Hoosiers over the years, then consider how urbanization and climate change has impacted Indiana’s biological system and our everyday lives. Children will enjoy hands-on activities including building a bird’s nest and piecing together a giant sloth claw. The exhibit was developed in collaboration with the Grunwald Gallery of Art, Eskenazi School of Art, Architecture + Design, Indiana University, Bloomington. 7

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WITH ONE MEMBERSHIP, YOU’LL RECEIVE ACCESS TO

INCREDIBLE DESTINATIONS 12 AROUND THE STATE AND MORE THAN 300 MUSEUM AND

SCIENCE CENTERS AROUND THE WORLD.

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ALL MEMBERS RECEIVE: • Free unlimited admission to all 12 locations of the Indiana State Museum and Historic Sites system • Free admission to 300+ museums and science centers worldwide through the Association of Science and Technology Centers (ASTC) Travel Passport Program • 10% discount at all Indiana State Museum and Historic Sites gift shops • Monthly member e-newsletters and seasonal guides • Exclusive invitations to members-only events • 25% discount on select programs and 10% discount on camps • 10% discount at the Farmers Market Café in Indy To purchase your membership, visit indianamuseum.org/membership or call 317.232.1637.

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ADDITIONAL BENEFITS VARY BY MEMBERSHIP LEVEL: STONE LEVEL MEMBERSHIP – starting at $250 Our donor memberships offer you the opportunity to support the Indiana State Museum and Historic Sites with a meaningful gift while enjoying the benefits of membership. You’ll receive all the benefits of a Family Plus membership in addition to exclusive perks and opportunities available only to donor members. And, your gift (minus the cost of your membership) is tax deductible. FAMILY PLUS MEMBERSHIP - $140 • Includes membership for two named adults • Free admission for up to two additional guests • Free admission for all children in household and grandchildren ages 21 and younger • Option to add a designated caregiver to membership at no charge • Four IMAX® vouchers (IMAX® is currently closed. Read more.) • Free parking at Indy’s White River State Park garage to be used during a visit to the museum • Free admission to 1,000+ North American Reciprocal Museum (NARM) Association sites FAMILY MEMBERSHIP - $100 • Membership for two named adults • Free admission for all children in household and grandchildren ages 21 and younger • Two IMAX® vouchers (IMAX® is currently closed. Read more.) • Three free parking passes to Indy’s White River State Park garage to be used during a visit to the museum INDIVIDUAL MEMBERSHIP - $75 • Membership for one named adult + guest • Two IMAX® vouchers (IMAX® is currently closed. Read more.) • Three free parking passes to Indy’s White River State Park garage to be used during a visit to the museum

HAVE AN

UNFORGETTABLE BIRTHDAY BASH

AT THE INDIANA STATE MUSEUM!

CHOOSE FROM OUR ONE-OF-A-KIND PARTY THEMES INCLUDING ASTRONAUT ADVENTURES, ANCIENT ANIMALS, TRANSPORTATION EXPLORATION, ENGINEERING EXTRAVAGANZA AND ARTY PARTY. THEN, GET READY TO CREATE AMAZING MEMORIES THEY’LL BE TALKING ABOUT LONG AFTER THE PARTY IS OVER. Continue the fun by exploring all three levels of the Indiana State Museum (admission included in party price). Parties are two hours long for up to 15 children and adult participants and are ideal for children ages 3 to 8. (At least one adult is required to attend the party.)

For more information, call 317.232.1637 or visit indianamuseum.org/birthday-parties. 10

GO BEYOND THE EXHIBIT LABEL ON YOUR OWN

PRIVATE TOUR DISCOVER AMAZING STORIES OF ARTIFACTS ON DISPLAY AT THE INDIANA STATE MUSEUM DURING YOUR VERY OWN PRIVATE TOUR! Marvel at the interesting architecture of the Indiana State Museum during the 92 County Walking Tour and explore the details of a few of the 92 icons in the building’s exterior that represent each county in the Hoosier state. Join us for the NEW Notorious Indiana Tour to get a closer look at artifacts relating to a few of the Hoosier state’s “bad guys” and other dark historic events, plus learn why these items even have a place in the museum’s galleries. Choose from a variety of other year-round tours like My Favorite Things Tour where you can hear the stories and see some staff favorites like Abraham Lincoln’s mallet, hair wreaths and more, or the Black History Gallery Tour where you can see items from Madam C.J. Walker’s company that was located in Indianapolis and other artifacts that tell the story of Black history in Indiana. Honor Hoosiers who have served in our armed forces with the Remembering Those Who Served Tour which takes an in-depth look at artifacts reflecting those stories and more.

Due to COVID-19 restrictions, private tours are limited to 20 people. Tours run approximately one hour. Learn more at indianamuseum.org/private-tours or by calling 317.232.1637.

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CHILDHOOD PROGRAMS Registration for all programs is available online at indianamuseum.org, by calling 317.232.1637, or at the door for select programs, pending availability. Museum admission is not included with programs but can be purchased for a discounted group rate. $5 parking vouchers are provided for all program attendees. For cancellation policy, click here.

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TODDLER TIME

These one-hour sessions include circle time, story time, station explorations and movement time. Through play, children will learn skills like problem-solving and social-emotional communication and develop their fine and gross motor skills. 10 TO 11 A.M. $11/child, 25% discount for members Each child must be accompanied by an adult.

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SOLD OUT! MAY 27 - ANIMALS AT NIGHT Learn how animals see at night and where they live and work together on a glow-in-the-dark art project. JUNE 24 - COLOR DISCOVERY Let’s have some messy fun by exploring the colors of the rainbow and experimenting with mixing colors. JULY 29 - WACKY WATER This is what you get when you mix water with sensory play, art creation and science experiments. 12

SMALL WONDERS

Preschoolers will learn, play and discover at Firefly Landing during this hour-long class. Build your child’s sense of wonder and playfulness as they engage in storytelling, hands-on activities, music, art and more. The Indiana State Museum is closed to the public on Mondays and Tuesdays. 10 TO 11 A.M. $12/child, 25% discount for members Each child must be accompanied by an adult.

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MAY 4, 12 & 15 - FARM LIFE Have fun exploring the animals, the jobs and the equipment needed to make a farm run. Children will be able to work together on a collaborative art project, engineer a barn and explore various stations. JUNE 8, 9 & 12 - SPLASH INTO CREATIVITY Enjoy and learn about various forms of art and sensory play. And if the weather is good, families will be creating a messy water-inspired artwork outside the museum. JULY 13, 14 & 17 - BUGS AND BUTTERFLIES Join us as we take a closer look at various specimens of bugs and butterflies. Children will be using science tools to conduct experiments and create a bug-inspired art project.

YOUNG EXPLORERS

You’re a big kid now! In this 90-minute drop-off class, we encourage independence, creativity and exploration in an environment that fosters curiosity and imagination.

4-6 YEA R OLD S

1 TO 2:30 P.M. $13/child, 25% discount for members This class is for children to attend on their own; parents do not accompany child. SOLD OUT! MAY 15 – NATURE DISCOVERY We’ll go outside to explore the gardens surrounding the museum and walk through our nature-based exhibits, too. Everyone will work together on a project, learn about the bees that call our museum home and have lots of hands-on fun. JUNE 12 – SUMMER SPLASH Hot fun in the summertime! We’ll explore the properties of water and create water-based art creations. JULY 17 – FANTASTIC FIREWORKS Join us for hands-on fireworks-inspired projects, light-based experiments and a chance to create some messy art. 13

YOUTH

PROGRAMS Registration for all programs is available online at indianamuseum.org, by calling 317.232.1637, or at the door for select programs, pending availability. Museum admission is not included with programs but can be purchased for a discounted group rate. $5 parking vouchers are provided for all program attendees. For cancellation policy, click here.

HOMESCHOOL TUESDAYS (AGES 6-13)

Take your child’s learning to the museum for a day during this two-hour class exploring different topics in science, art, history and culture. Adults join their learners, ages 6-13, for an interactive family experience. 10 A.M. TO NOON AND 1:30 TO 3:30 P.M. FIRST TUESDAY OF EACH MONTH (UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED) $10/student, 25% discount for members The Indiana State Museum is closed to the public on Mondays and Tuesdays. MAY 4 – ART + NATURE Explore what art and nature have in common by examining patterns and colors as we leave behind a nature sculpture for others to enjoy.

2021

camp GIVE YOUR CAMPERS A SUMMER TO REMEMBER WITH ONE OF OUR DAY AND WEEKLONG SUMMER CAMPS AT DIFFERENT LOCATIONS ACROSS THE STATE. WITH NUMEROUS OPTIONS, THERE’S SOMETHING FOR EVERY INTEREST, FOR PRESCHOOLERS TO 8TH GRADERS.

FIND CAMPS AT

Indiana State Museum (downtown Indy) Angel Mounds (Evansville) Lanier Mansion (Madison) T.C. Steele (Nashville) Gene Stratton-Porter (Rome City)

SUMMER CAMPS SUPPORTED BY

PUBLIC & FAMILY PROGRAMS Registration for all programs is available online at indianamuseum.org, by calling 317.232.1637, or at the door for select programs, pending availability. $5 parking vouchers are provided for all program attendees.

SELF-CARE SATURDAY

10 a.m. to 3 p.m., May 22 Included with purchase of museum admission Celebrate Mental Health Month with activities for the whole family and by exploring different community resources available in Central Indiana. Discover helpful tips and tricks for self-care and stress relief.

JUNETEENTH CELEBRATION 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., June 5 Free

FREE! DAY

In partnership with the Eiteljorg Museum of American Indians and Western Art, the Indiana State Museum and Historic Sites invite you to celebrate Juneteenth – which commemorates the ending of slavery in the United States – with free admission here, at our historic sites (excluding New Harmony) and the Eiteljorg Museum. Additional program details coming soon!

LOVE OVER DOSE

Noon to 1:10 p.m., July 17 Included with purchase of museum admission In the midst of the current opioid crisis, React by Young Actors Theatre takes hope from our community’s young people and from the knowledge that students listen best to messages from their peers and presents “Love Over Dose.” This original play, by youth and for youth, addresses the opioid crisis and helps prevent drug abuse in middle- and high-school students. “Love Over Dose” shows young audiences that they are capable of making healthy, informed decisions for themselves and inspires them to do just that. Along the way, we provide clear and relevant information on how young people can help prevent abuse and overdoses in their communities. 16

Performances run about 10 minutes and will begin at 11 a.m., 12 p.m. and 1 p.m.

CANAL NIGHTS

6 to 8 p.m., Wednesdays in June and July Free

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JUNE 2: ICE AGE INVASION Beat the heat of the summer and take a step back to the Ice Age. Discover the secrets behind icy treats and learn through play with hands-on activities and demonstrations. JUNE 9: NATURE PLAY DAY – BIODIVERSITY Explore the museum grounds and White River State Park. Play and create with natural materials and discover places across Indiana where you can get into nature. Nature Play Day is presented in conjunction with the Indiana Children & Nature Network Nature Play Day. JUNE 16: COLOR ON THE CANAL Get inspired by Indiana birds, flowers and insects, and play with color, light and shadow. Make music and dance as we experiment with unique art-making techniques and other hands-on activities. JUNE 23: FIELD TO FORK Explore the route Indiana produce takes to go from a seed to becoming something tasty on your plate. Learn about ways you can grow your own food, no matter how small your space. Discover gardening tips and fresh recipes from local experts. JUNE 30: ARCHAEOLOGY NIGHT Channel your inner archaeologist and explore Indiana’s rich history of the Mississippian culture through hands-on activities and creative play. Consider how artifacts reveal stories about people who made and used them by minting your own coin, test your powers of observation and more.

PUBLIC & FAMILY PROGRAMS CANAL NIGHTS CONTINUED JULY 7: CHEMISTRY NIGHT Discover the science behind fireworks. Create mini masterpieces with firework chromatography and do experiments alongside real scientists and experts. JULY 14: SUPERHERO NIGHT + MEMBER NIGHT Discover your superpower, write your own comic book storyline and design your own super suit and super-secret hideout. Members are welcome to enjoy these Canal Night activities, all while enjoying a sweet treat – while supplies last! JULY 21: BIKE NIGHT Take part in a short bike ride, learn about bike and helmet safety, discover the history of Indianapolis’ own cycling legend, Major Taylor, and meet local biking clubs and organizations from across the city and state. JULY 28: GLOBAL GATHERING Experience the music, art, history and traditions of a variety of nations that call Indiana home.

FAMILY DISCOVERY DAY: SPACE 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., June 12 Included with museum admission

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Join the Indiana State Museum for a day of space exploration! Design a lunar or Martian lander to explore distant lands, create a rocket to blast off into the stars and discover Indiana’s role in exploring the vast universe.

FAMILY PLAY DAY: CARDBOARD MINI REGATTA

10 a.m. to 5 p.m., July 24 $10/person, 25% discount for members Bring your engineering skills and creative spirit to the Indiana State Museum as you and your family design, experiment and construct a mini cardboard boat. Create and test your boat in the morning, then race along the canal in the afternoon. The museum provides a basic boat kit with other tools and materials available on site. This program is possible through a partnership with White River State Park.

ADULT

VIRTUAL QUIRKY QUERIES: HERE COMES THE BRIDE (AGES 18+) 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., May 18 $5/person

Your presence is requested at this talk by Meghan Smith, our conservation lab manager and Meredith McGovern, our arts and culture collection manager, as they highlight wedding fashions, gifts and even one of the world’s smallest brides and grooms from our collection. Registration is required in advance here.

92 COUNTY WALKING TOURS (AGES 15+)

10:30 to 11:30 a.m., May 21 and 22, June 11, July 9 and 10 $8/person, 25% off for members

K WAL H WIT US!

Learn about the 92 sculptures on the exterior of the Indiana State Museum – one representing every county in the state. This is an outdoor walking tour; guests should wear comfortable clothes and walking shoes. In case of rain, a different indoor tour will be offered. Sponsored by 19

ADULT PROGRAMS

COURAGEOUS CONVERSATIONS – SYSTEMIC RACISM AND THE OPIOID CRISIS (AGES 15+)

6 to 8 p.m., June 8 $5/person, $2 for high school and college students with valid ID, free for members Join local experts for a conversation about the systemic racism and social injustice that is rooted within the opioid epidemic. After the discussion, visit FIX: Heartbreak and Hope Inside our Opioid Crisis to continue the dialogue.

NOTORIOUS INDIANA GALLERY TOUR (AGES 15+) 1 to 2 p.m., July 10 $8/person, 25% discount for members

Unfortunately, Indiana is not immune to evil, racism or bad guys. Go beyond the exhibit label to learn more about several of our collection items that have a dark past and gain a better understanding as to why they are even on display in a museum.

NARCAN TRAINING 12 to 2 p.m., July 31 Free

The Indiana State Museum and Historic Sites is working with community partners to train visitors on the appropriate use and administration of Naloxone. Naloxone, also known by the brand name Narcan, is a drug that can reverse the effects of an opioid or heroin overdose, and can be life-saving if administered in time. Visitors will be trained on how to use Naloxone, where it can be obtained, have open discussion on the opioid crisis and receive a nasal kit to take home. 20

THE HOOSIER STATE, ONE SITE AT A TIME. FIND YOUR PLACE IN INDIANA’S STORY WITH A VISIT TO THE INDIANA STATE MUSEUM AND OUR 11 HISTORIC SITES LOCATED AROUND THE STATE. GENE STRATTONPORTER ROME CITY

LIMBERLOST GENEVA

LEVI & CATHARINE COFFIN

INDIANA STATE MUSEUM

FOUNTAIN CITY

INDIANAPOLIS

T.C. STEELE

WHITEWATER CANAL

NASHVILLE

METAMORA

LANIER MANSION

VINCENNES

MADISON

VINCENNES

CORYDON CAPITOL CORYDON

CULBERTSON MANSION NEW ALBANY

NEW HARMONY NEW HARMONY

ANGEL MOUNDS EVANSVILLE

ANGEL MOUNDS

STATE HISTORIC SITE

PROGRAMS

8215 POLLACK AVE., EVANSVILLE, IN 47715 | 812.853.3956

See the earthen mounds built by Native Americans known as the Mississippians 1,000+ years ago and walk the expansive nature trails. Plus, learn about noted Indiana archaeologist Glenn Black and his work through an interactive experience. Admission: Free for ISMHS members and children younger than age 3; $8/adults, $7/seniors (ages 60+), $5/youth (ages 3-17) Open Wednesday-Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. (CST); Closed Mondays and Tuesdays* HOLIDAY HOURS: *Open May 31 (Memorial Day) FREE DAY: Saturday, June 5, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tour information: Due to COVID-19 and social distancing requirements, we are offering special timed, indoor tours for a limited number of people daily, Wednesday through Friday. Cost for these tours is $2, plus site admission. For the tour schedule, visit indianamuseum.org/angel-mounds. Registration for the following programs is available online at indianamuseum.org/angel-mounds, by calling 812.853.3956, or at the door pending availability. For cancellation policy, click here.

SOUTHWEST REGION BEEKEEPING 101 (AGES 15+)

2 to 3:30 p.m., May 15 $35/person, 25% discount for members

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What does it take to keep bees? Find out at this workshop with Kelsey Gerhardt, a fourth-generation beekeeper, and discover what you’ll need to know to start and maintain your own hive. Learn about the cost of investment, where to buy supplies, how to attract bees and about bee-friendly planting. Registration required by May 8.

day camps AT ANGEL MOUNDS

SUMMER CAMPS (AGES 6-12)

9 a.m. to 4 p.m. $160/camper, 10% discount for members Early drop off available from 7:30 to 9 a.m. for $15; late pick up available from 4 to 5:30 p.m. for $15; both early and late pick-up options are available for $25 JUNE 7-11: ETERNAL EGYPT Join us as we explore the wonders of ancient Egypt. Learn the secrets of preservation and try your hand at mummification, construct pyramids from scratch, dodge crocodiles on the River Nile and more. After this camp, you’ll be prepared to rule your own Middle Kingdom with ease and grace! Registration deadline is May 24. JUNE 14-18: ROWDY ROMANS At its height, the Roman Empire contained about 20% of the world’s population. During this camp, have fun as you learn about the people that made up the Roman Empire and test your skills as a Roman legionary! Registration deadline is May 31. 23

ANGEL MOUNDS SUMMER CAMPS CONT. JUNE 28-JULY 2: WIZARDS ACADEMY Have you ever wished you could change the world with a flick of your wrist? Come join us at Angel Mounds’ Wizards Academy to learn how to train a dragon, win a game of Muggle Quidditch and participate in the Tri-River Tournament throughout the week to become the reigning Domum! Registration deadline is June 14. JULY 19-23: MISSISSIPPIAN MANIA Have you ever watched a movie like Swiss Family Robinson or The Hunger Games and wondered how the characters lived off the land? Answer these questions and more as you learn about how the ancient Mississippian people survived and thrived. Start a fire without matches, discover ways to track animals, and build a shelter from materials you find in the woods. Registration deadline is July 5. JULY 26-30: ADVENTURE ANGEL Anything goes as we celebrate the end of summer. Campers will love cooling off on our 70-foot-long slip and slide! We’ll inspire curiosity, creativity and camaraderie as campers participate in a host of team-building challenges. Registration deadline is July 12.

& SLIP E! SLID

Need an incredible rental space for your next gathering? Look no further than the Indiana State Museum and Historic Sites. Whether you’re hosting a bridal shower, wedding, reception, baby shower or something else entirely – we have indoor and outdoor spaces sure to suit your needs at one of our 12 locations throughout the Hoosier state.

HOST YOUR GATHERING HERE

Explore our rental spaces online at indianamuseum.org/facility-rentals, or learn more by emailing eventplanning@indianamuseum.org.

Indiana State Museum

CORYDON CAPITOL

STATE HISTORIC SITE

PROGRAMS

202 E. WALNUT ST., CORYDON, IN 47112 | 812.738.4890

At Indiana’s first state capital, tour the Federal-style limestone Capitol building, see the Constitution Elm and more. Admission: Free for ISMHS members and children younger than age 3; $7/adults, $6/seniors (ages 60+), $4/youth (ages 3-17) Open Wednesday-Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. (EST); Closed Mondays and Tuesdays* HOLIDAY HOURS: *Open May 31 (Memorial Day) FREE DAY: Saturday, June 5, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tour information: Due to COVID-19 and social distancing requirements, we are offering special timed, indoor tours for a limited number of people daily, Wednesday through Sunday. Cost for these timed, indoor tours is included with site admission, but pre-registration is required by calling the site. For the tour schedule, visit indianamuseum.org/corydon. Registration for the following programs is available online at indianamuseum.org/corydon, by calling 812.738.4890, or at the door pending availability. For cancellation policy, click here.

SOUTHEAST REGION HOMESCHOOL AT THE CAPITOL (AGES 5-14) 1 to 4 p.m., May 11 $8/child, 25% discount for members

Join in an afternoon of discovery and learning at Corydon Capitol. Explore Indiana’s first state capitol building, play pioneer games, create your own constitution and more. Registration required by May 7.

VICTORIAN ARCHITECTURE (AGES 13+) 1 to 2 p.m., June 19 $5/person, 25% discount for members

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Can you identify buildings featuring Victorian architecture in Corydon or other places in Indiana? Discover what makes Victorian architecture so unique and why this style still inspires builders today. Registration required by June 18.

DINNER WITH GOVERNOR HENDRICKS (AGES 21+) 6 to 8 p.m., July 10 $50/person, 25% discount for members

Enjoy an elegant dinner with Gov. William Hendricks, the third governor of Indiana, and his wife, Ann. Attendees will experience food and entertainment true to the time when Hendricks served as the third state governor. Registration required by June 30.

CORYDON CAPITAL DAY

Downtown event hours: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., July 17 Free Step back in time during Corydon Capital Day in historic downtown Corydon. Experience demonstrations, enjoy live entertainment, try your hand at old-fashioned games and shop vendors and an outdoor food court. Be sure to join us at Indiana’s first state capitol building at 2 p.m. to find out what it takes to create a constitution. More information about Corydon Capital Day can be found here.

CULBERTSON MANSION

STATE HISTORIC SITE

PROGRAMS

914 E. MAIN ST., NEW ALBANY, IN 47150 | 812.944.9600

Admire the mansion’s jaw-dropping architecture and hand-painted ceilings as you learn the incredible story of the Culbertson family. Admission: Free for ISMHS members and children younger than age 3; $11/adults, $9/seniors (ages 60+), $6/youth (ages 3-17) Open Wednesday-Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. (EST); Closed Mondays and Tuesdays* HOLIDAY HOURS: *Open May 31 (Memorial Day) FREE DAY: Saturday, June 5, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tour information: Due to COVID-19 and social distancing requirements, we are offering special timed, indoor tours for a limited number of people daily, Wednesday through Sunday. Cost for these timed, indoor tours is included with site admission, but pre-registration is required by calling the site. For the tour schedule, visit indianamuseum.org/culbertson. Registration for the following programs is available online at indianamuseum.org/culbertson, by calling 812.944.9600, or at the door pending availability. For cancellation policy, click here.

SOUTHEAST REGION

MUSIC ON MAIN 5 to 7 p.m., May 16 Free

LIVE ! IC MUS

Celebrate summer with live music on Main Street. Explore the interior grandeur of the Culbertson Mansion during a 4 p.m. tour (with paid admission), then bring a lawn chair or blanket and a picnic to enjoy the magnificent exterior of the mansion as a live band performs from the front porch. Alcohol and pets are prohibited during this free event that is open to the public. Supported by Friends of Culbertson Mansion.

CLUE PARTY (AGES 18+)

8 to 10 p.m., July 17 $35/person, 25% discount for members Navigate the Culbertson Mansion to find clues and solve the murders, all while dressed as your favorite Clue character. This costume party includes batch cocktails and light hors d’oeuvres associated with the film. Prizes will be awarded to the winning team and best costume. Limited tickets are available. Preregistration is required by July 10.

GENE STRATTON-PORTER

STATE HISTORIC SITE

PROGRAMS

1205 PLEASANT POINT, ROME CITY, IN 46784 | 260.854.3790

Spend a day exploring the world of Hoosier author, naturalist and photographer Gene Stratton-Porter. Stroll through the gardens to see blooming flowers and tour her gorgeous home on Sylvan Lake. Admission: Free for ISMHS members and children younger than age 3; $8/adults, $7/ seniors (ages 60+), $5/youth (ages 3-17) Open Wednesday-Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. (EST); Closed Mondays and Tuesdays* HOLIDAY HOURS: *Open May 31 (Memorial Day) FREE DAY: Saturday, June 5, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tour information: Due to COVID-19 and social distancing requirements, we are offering special timed, indoor tours for a limited number of people daily, Wednesday through Sunday. Cost for these timed, indoor tours is included with site admission, but pre-registration is required by calling the site. For the tour schedule, visit indianamuseum.org/gsp. Registration for the following programs is available online at indianamuseum.org/gsp, by calling 260.854.3790, or at the door pending availability. For cancellation policy, click here.

NORTH REGION

NATIVE TEA TALK (AGES 10+) 10 to 11 a.m., May 8 $5/person, 25% discount for members

TEA ! TIME

Do you know the history of tea? Join us for a morning of learning and relaxation as we explore the history of tea, its benefits and how you might be able to find tea in your own backyard! Registration required by May 5.

GARDEN METAPHORS: PLANTING GOOD INTENTIONS 9 to 11 a.m., May 29 Free

Explore the metaphor of “planting good intentions” with the staff while getting your hands dirty and helping to clear spots to plant beautiful – and intentional – flowers. Then enjoy a tour of the Gene Stratton-Porter’s Cabin in Wildflower Woods followed by a gathering around a fire for conversation and s’mores. Please bring your own gardening gloves, knee pads and comfortable shoes for this event. Registration required by May 28.

day camps

AT GENE STRATTON-PORTER

SUMMER CAMP: MINI-NATURALIST DAY CAMP (AGES 5-8) 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., June 7-11 $75/camper, 10% discount for members; $5 sibling discount for same camp

Early drop off starts at 9 a.m. and late pick up no later than 1:30 p.m. for $10/day. Arrangements must be made in advance with camp staff. Get ready for an adventure in the natural world around you! Explore and learn off the beaten path in the same places where author and nature-lover Gene Stratton-Porter did. Based on the Kinderforest movement, this camp encourages campers to step outside their comfort zone and get their feet dirty. Sit spots, journaling and observation techniques will all be part of the camp. Registration required by May 24.

SUMMER CAMP: NATURALIST DAY CAMP (AGES 9-12)

9 a.m. to 4 p.m., June 14-18 $150/camper, 10% discount for members; $5 sibling discount for same camp Early drop off starts at 8:30 a.m. and late pick up no later than 4:30 p.m. for $10/day. Arrangements must be made in advance with camp staff. Explore the natural world around you as you learn about birds, flowers, insects and other creatures in nature. Campers will come away with more knowledge of the natural world around them and the tools they need to continue to explore long after camp is over. Registration required by May 31.

STARGAZING AND NIGHT HIKE 8:30 to 10:30 p.m., July 17 $5/person, 25% discount for members

Join a naturalist on a hike through Sower’s Woods to see creatures of the night! Bats, owls, moths and other critters may make an appearance. Bring your own binoculars for a closer view of the sky while stargazing and identifying major constellations, satellites and other celestial bodies. Registration required by July 16. 32

LANIER MANSION

STATE HISTORIC SITE

PROGRAMS

601 W. FIRST ST., MADISON, IN 47250 | 812.265.3526

Wander through this sprawling home located on the banks of the Ohio River, featuring Greek Revival architecture. Admission: Free for ISMHS members and children younger than age 3; $11/adults, $9/seniors (ages 60+), $6/youth (ages 3-17) Open Wednesday-Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. (EST); Closed Mondays and Tuesdays* HOLIDAY HOURS: *Open May 31 (Memorial Day) FREE DAY: Saturday, June 5, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tour information: Due to COVID-19 and social distancing requirements, we are offering special timed, indoor tours for a limited number of people daily, Wednesday through Sunday. Cost for these timed, indoor tours is included with site admission, but pre-registration is required by calling the site. For the tour schedule, visit indianamuseum.org/lanier. Registration for the below programs is available online at indianamuseum.org/lanier, by calling 812.265.3526, or at the door pending availability. For cancellation policy, click here.

LANIER MANSION PROGRAMS

EVENING TOURS AT LANIER

7 to 8:30 p.m., May 6, June 3, July 8 $20/person, 25% discount for members Explore this National Historic Landmark during an after-hours extended tour. Learn about Greek Revival architecture as you walk through common areas of the home, as well as the basement area of the mansion. Registration required four days prior to program date.

VIRTUAL COURAGEOUS CONVERSATIONS: TREATING SUBSTANCE USE DISORDERS 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., May 13 Free

Join your neighbors for a virtual discussion about real issues impacting your community today. Learn about how opioid use disorder has impacted families and communities, plus discover different treatment options with Mark Fisher, regional compliance director of Pinnacle Treatment Centers. Registration required by noon on May 13 here.

MUSIC AT THE MANSION

7 to 9 p.m., June 13, July 18, August 15 Free Bring a lawn chair and join us for this spectacular summer music series at the Lanier Mansion. The lineup includes: • Trauma Illinois, June 13 • Southern Sirens, July 18 • Ed “Sax” Thomas, August 15

LIVE ! IC MUS

SOUTHEAST REGION

day camps AT LANIER MANSION

SUMMER CAMPS (AGES 6-12)

9 a.m. to 4 p.m., July 12 & 13 $50/camper per day, 10% discount for members Early drop off available from 7:30 to 9 a.m. and late pick up available from 4 to 5:30 p.m. for $10/per day. Registration required by July 9 JULY 12 – CAPTAINS AND CONDUCTORS: RIVERBOATS Join the staff at the Lanier Mansion, located near the banks of the Ohio River, to explore transportation in early Indiana history. With a focus on steamboats, campers will discover who sailed the Ohio River and why, and what it was like to be a real steamboat captain. JULY 13 – CAPTAINS AND CONDUCTORS: RAILROADS Today is all about trains with a visit to a real train depot! Find out what the locomotive was used for in Madison, and what the connection is between the railroad and the Lanier family.

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LEVI AND CATHARINE COFFIN

STATE HISTORIC SITE

PROGRAMS

201 U.S. 27 NORTH, FOUNTAIN CITY, IN 47341 | 765.847.1691

Explore the home where more than 1,000 freedom seekers passed through at this Underground Railroad depot. Admission: Free for ISMHS members and children younger than age 3; $10/adults, $8/seniors (ages 60+), $5/youth (ages 3-17) Open Wednesday-Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. (EST); Closed Mondays and Tuesdays* HOLIDAY HOURS: *Open May 31 (Memorial Day) FREE DAY: Saturday, June 5, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tour information: Due to COVID-19 and social distancing requirements, we are offering special timed, indoor tours for a limited number of people daily, Wednesday through Sunday. Cost for these timed, indoor tours is included with site admission, but pre-registration is required by calling the site. For the tour schedule, visit indianamuseum.org/levicoffin. Registration for the following programs is available online at indianamuseum.org/levicoffin, by calling 765.847.1691, or at the door pending availability. For cancellation policy, click here.

CENTRAL REGION HISTORIC NEWPORT WALKING TOUR

3:30 to 5 p.m., May 1, June 5, July 3 $5/person, $10/family of four or more, 25% discount for members Newport, Indiana – now known as Fountain City – was well known before the Civil War as a place of safety for freedom seekers, or runaway slaves. On this half-mile walking tour, visit certain locations in town and find out how Newport residents worked together as part of the Underground Railroad. Registration required 24 hours prior to program date.

TEACHING FREEDOM AND UNFREEDOM EDUCATOR WORKSHOP 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., June 22 Free for Indiana K-12 educators

Discover more about the life and accomplishments of Harriet Tubman, one of the most recognizable figures associated with the Underground Railroad, during this workshop for educators. Learn about Tubman’s life as an enslaved woman and her work freeing others from Maryland State Park Ranger Cierra Maszkiewicz. Hear how nature and the Great Lakes played a part in Tubman’s escape with Megan Gunn of the Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant and get personal with Tubman through interpreter Kathryn Harris. Then, take a tour of Levi and Catharine Coffin State Historic Site and be introduced to resources that can be used for teaching about the Underground Railroad in Indiana. Registration required by June 18. This free workshop is made possible by a Heritage Support Grant provided by the Indiana Historical Society and made possible by the Lilly Endowment Inc.

HERB GARDEN WORKSHOP (AGES 6-10) 10 to 11 a.m., July 10 $7/child, 25% discount for members

Use your senses to explore the herb garden, and discover why herb gardens were important in early 19th-century homes in Indiana. Plus, plant an herb to take home with you. Registration required by July 9.

LIMBERLOST

STATE HISTORIC SITE

PROGRAMS

202 E. SIXTH ST., GENEVA, IN 46740 | 260.368.7428

See the natural beauty of the land and explore the home that first inspired Gene Stratton-Porter, a Hoosier author, naturalist and photographer. Admission: Free for ISMHS members and children younger than age 3; $7/adults, $6/seniors (ages 60+), $3/youth (ages 3-17) Open Wednesday-Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. (EST); Closed Mondays and Tuesdays* HOLIDAY HOURS: *Open May 31 (Memorial Day) FREE DAY: Saturday, June 5, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tour information: Due to COVID-19 and social distancing requirements, we are offering special timed, indoor tours for a limited number of people daily, Wednesday through Sunday. Cost for these timed, indoor tours is included with site admission, but pre-registration is required by calling the site. For the tour schedule, visit indianamuseum.org/limberlost. Registration for the following programs is available online at indianamuseum.org/limberlost, by calling 260.368.7428, or at the door pending availability. For cancellation policy, click here.

NORTH REGION SPRING LOBLOLLY WILDFLOWER SAFARI

10 a.m. to noon, June 5 general admission is free; tour cost is $5/adults, $3/children, 25% discount for members

S LET’ LL STRO

Stroll along the Loblolly Marsh and learn about the beautiful and varied wildflowers that grow along the trails. Plus, find out how both humans and animals put these plants to use. Face masks are required.

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SOUTHWEST REGION

NEW HARMONY

STATE HISTORIC SITE

PROGRAMS

401 ARTHUR ST., NEW HARMONY, IN 47631 | 812.682.4474

Travel through this charming town and learn about two early-American Utopian societies that became a haven for scientists, scholars and others. Admission: Free for ISMHS members, children younger than age 7, residents of New Harmony, and University of Southern Indiana students and staff (with ID); $15/adults, $12/seniors (ages 60+), $5/youth (ages 7-17), $5/students; $30/family ticket Guided tours are offered Tuesday through Sunday at 1 p.m. (CST). Tours begin at the Visitors Center/Atheneum, 401 N. Arthur St. More information about the latest COVID-19 and social distancing requirements can be found here. 40

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T.C. STEELE

STATE HISTORIC SITE

PROGRAMS

4220 T.C. STEELE ROAD, NASHVILLE, IN 47448 | 812.988.2785

Discover the Brown County home and studio of Indiana artist T.C. Steele and his wife Selma. Visit T.C.’s Outdoor Studio, explore the flowers in bloom in the gardens and encounter art in the locations where Steele originally painted it. Admission: Free for ISMHS members and children younger than age 3; $10/adults, $8/seniors (ages 60+), $5/youth (ages 3-17) Open Wednesday-Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. (EST); Closed Mondays and Tuesdays* HOLIDAY HOURS: *Open May 31 (Memorial Day) FREE DAY: Saturday, June 5, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tour information: Due to COVID-19 and social distancing requirements, we are offering special timed, indoor tours for a limited number of people daily, Wednesday through Sunday. Cost for these timed, indoor tours is included with site admission, but pre-registration is required by calling the site. For the tour schedule, visit indianamuseum.org/tc-steele. Registration for the following programs is available online at indianamuseum.org/ tc-steele, by calling 812.988.2785, or at the door pending availability. For cancellation policy, click here.

CENTRAL REGION HOMESCHOOL THURSDAYS: ART + NATURE (AGES 6-13) 10 a.m. to noon, May 6 $10/child, 25% discount for members

Let your child explore and learn more about the world around them during this twohour class that features different topics in science, art, history and culture. Adults join their learners for an interactive family experience. Explore outdoors to find out what art and nature have in common. Examine patterns and color while creating and leaving behind a nature sculpture for others to enjoy. Registration required by May 3.

ARTISTIC ENDEAVORS WEEKEND WORKSHOPS 1 to 4 p.m. $100/person, 25% discount for members

Weekend workshops are taught by local arts/design instructor and T.C. Steele State Historic Site Interpreter Taresah Youngman. MAY 22 & 23 – FIGURE DRAWING (AGES 21+) Study the human form in varied poses with graphite while using a variety of techniques to capture light and shade in T.C. Steele’s Large Studio. Live model will be nude during portions of the workshop. All materials included. Registration required by May 8. JUNE 19 & 20 – COLOR EXPLORATION WITH GOUACHE (AGES 18+) Experience what combinations of colors will do – sometimes with surprising results – while using gouache, an opaque watercolor. Explore the psychology of color, and create a color scheme to produce a small, finished painting. All materials included. Registration required by June 5.

CHILDREN’S TOURS (AGES 4-14)

11:15 to noon, May 1 and 2, June 5 and 6, July 3 and 4 Included with admission Explore and discover art, nature and the legacy of T.C. Steele during this morning tour designed specifically for children. Venture inside House of the Singing Winds to find out what life was like more than 100 years ago, take a close look at plein air masterpieces in the Large Studio and more. Children must be accompanied by an adult during the tour.

T.C. STEELE PROGRAMS

day camps AT T.C. STEELE

SUMMER CAMPS (AGES 6-12)

9 a.m. to 4 p.m., June 21-25 and July 12-16 $50/camper per day, 10% discount for members; $5 sibling discount for same camp. Registration required by June 7 from June camps and June 28 for July camps. Camp pick up is between 3:45 and 4:10 p.m., and no aftercare is available. JUNE 21 – CREEPY CRAWLERS See what creeps and crawls around T.C. Steele State Historic Site as we go on an adventure outdoors to discover a variety of bugs, insects and spiders. JUNE 22 – FUN-GINEERS Design, build, test… repeat! Spend the day solving fun engineering challenges through play and imaginative creations. JUNE 23 – LIGHTS, SCIENCE, COLOR! All the colors of the rainbow create what we know as light. Bend light, twist colors and use mirrors to create colorful experiments. JUNE 24 – YOU’RE THE ARCHAEOLOGIST Have you dreamed of becoming an archaeologist? Find out what archaeologists have uncovered right here at T.C. Steele State Historic Site, then learn how these discoveries help us better understand the past. JUNE 25 – ART + NATURE Go outdoors to explore what art and nature have in common! Examine patterns and color as we leave behind nature-made sculptures for others to enjoy. 44

CENTRAL REGION

JULY 12 – ENGINEERING REACTIONS Immerse yourself in the wacky world of Rube Goldberg and explore chain reactions. Then, set off your own chain of events as you design and build your own machine. JULY 13 – FINDING FOSSILS! Take on the role of a paleontologist for the day as we find out what animals roamed the lands of Indiana. Make your own fossil to take home! JULY 14 – ART EXTRAVAGANZA Activate your creative side as you explore the home of a famous Hoosier artist, and spend the day creating one-of-a-kind masterpieces. JULY 15 – CARDBOARD CONSTRUCTION What can you build with some cardboard, scissors and tape? Put your maker skills to the test as you plan and construct your own design. JULY 16 – FAMOUS HOOSIER SCIENTISTS From Hoosiers Gene Stratton-Porter to Percy L. Julian, Indiana is full of fascinating scientists! Explore how their cutting-edge research affected the world and construct your own scientific experiments. 45

VINCENNES

STATE HISTORIC SITE

PROGRAMS

1 W. HARRISON ST., VINCENNES, IN 47591 | 812.882.7422

Step back in time with a visit to Indiana’s territorial capitol and tour the original building where Indiana’s first legislators met. Admission: Free for ISMHS members and children younger than age 3; $7/adults, $6/seniors (ages 60+), $5/youth (ages 3-17) Open Wednesday-Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. (EST); Closed Mondays and Tuesdays* HOLIDAY HOURS: *Open May 31 (Memorial Day) FREE DAY: Saturday, June 5, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tour information: Tour information: Due to COVID-19 and social distancing requirements, we are offering special timed, indoor tours for a limited number of people daily, Wednesday through Sunday. Cost for these timed, indoor tours is included with site admission, but pre-registration is required by calling the site. For the tour schedule, visit indianamuseum.org/vincennes. Registration for the following programs is available online at indianamuseum.org/ vincennes, by calling 812.882.7422, or at the door pending availability. For cancellation policy, click here. Programs supported by:

SOUTHWEST REGION FLICKS AT THE FORT (AGES 12+)

8:30 to 11 p.m. $5/person, 25% discount for members

IE MOV S! T H NIG

Pack a picnic and bring your friends and family along to enjoy trivia and movies at Fort Knox II, located at 3090 N. Old Fort Knox Rd. MAY 22 – HORROR NIGHT “The Last Man on Earth” (1964) Registration required by noon on May 22. JUNE 19 – SCI-FI NIGHT “Plan 9 from Outer Space” (1959) Registration required by noon on June 19. JULY 24 – MUSICAL COMEDY NIGHT “At War with the Army” (1950) Registration required by noon on July 24.

ADVENTURE DAYS: THE FINAL FRONTIER (AGES 8-12) 10 a.m. to noon, June 26 $10/youth, 25% discount for members

Bring history to life through a combination of short presentations, games and hands-on activities for children in grades 3-5 during these two-hour programs held at Fort Knox II, 3090 N. Old Fort Knox Road. Get ready to blast off and discover the Final Frontier during this month’s Adventure Days. Learn about astronauts from Indiana and their space explorations, plus play some games that are out of this world! Then, get ready to build and launch your own water rocket to see how far it will fly. Registration required by June 20.

PRINCESS ACADEMY (AGES 4-9)

9 to 10 a.m., 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. and noon to 1 p.m., July 10 $10/child, 25% discount for members Little princesses can learn all about manners from the 1800s, including how to curtsy and write with a quill. Find out about dances and play games of the 1800s, plus enjoy a royal craft and a royal makeover – complete with pictures afterward. The program will be held at the Knox County Public Library, 502 N. Seventh St., Vincennes. Registration required by July 9.

VINCENNES PROGRAMS COURAGEOUS CONVERSATIONS: REAL VOICES, REAL PEOPLE (AGES 18+) 7 to 9 p.m., July 17 $5/person, $2/students with ID, free for members

Substance use issues aren’t new. In fact, some of Indiana’s famous Hoosiers like Jonathan Jennings, Indiana’s first governor, Paul Dresser, composer of “On the Banks of the Wabash, Far Away,” and Indiana’s poet James Whitcomb Riley are thought to have had issues with substance use. Join your neighbors in discussing real issues impacting your community today and participate in a courageous conversation with presenters from Addiction Solution Corp. Program takes place at Old State Bank, 114 N. Second St. Registration required by July 17.

WHITEWATER CANAL

STATE HISTORIC SITE

PROGRAMS

19073 MAIN ST., METAMORA, IN 47030 | 765.647.6512

Visit the Metamora Grist Mill for a transformed experience full of hands-on interactives, including a chance to explore mill mechanics, a train table with different modes of transportation and more. Plus, get an up-close look at the Duck Creek Aqueduct, a National Historic Landmark and the only structure of its kind in the United States. Admission: Free for ISMHS members and children younger than age 3; $5/adults (ages 18+), $4/seniors (ages 60+), $3/youth (ages 3-17) Open Wednesday-Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. (EST). Closed Mondays and Tuesdays.* HOLIDAY HOURS: *Open May 31 (Memorial Day) FREE DAY: Saturday, June 5, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Experience grist mill demonstrations at 11 a.m., 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. The canal boat is not in operation. For more information about this location, visit indianamuseum.org/ whitewater.

CENTRAL REGION

WHITEWATER CANAL GUIDED TOUR

2 to 2:30 p.m., May 8, 22 and 29, June 12, 19 and 26, July 3, 17 and 24 $2/person

NEW S! R TOU

Explore the historic Whitewater Canal in Metamora during a 30-minute walking tour and discover how canals served as an early mode of transportation for people and goods. Get up close to the Ben Franklin III canal boat and take a closer look at the Duck Creek Aqueduct bridge – the only one of its kind in the United States! General site admission is not included in tour ticket price.

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