Who is a Hoosier?

May 15 - June 14

at the Havilah Beardsley House

The makeup of Indiana’s communities has changed over time, molded by the contributions of a wide range of ethnic groups. Many people ask “What is a Hoosier?”—and Indiana natives take pride in their nickname. Today people with many different backgrounds now identify themselves as Hoosiers.

In this traveling exhibit, maps and informational graphics highlight the statistical impact of changing ethnic groups, while photographs from various IHS collections and institutions all over the state bring to life the personal stories of immigration. Made possible by Kroger.

Faces of the Civil War

June 16 - July 16

at the Havilah Beardsley House

Faces of the Civil War brings to life the stories of many Hoosiers whose lives were touched, and in some cases taken, by the Civil War. Not all are well-known or revered – many were just everyday citizens fulfilling their duties to their friends, family, state and country. Rather than focusing on statistics and large-scale battles, Faces of the Civil War illustrates how regular people coped with the tragic experiences of the day – all from an Indiana perspective.

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