Long before Jackie Robinson, Walter Payton, and Michael Jordan became household names, Marshall “Major” Taylor was the first African-American sports superstar. “Major” Taylor grew up in Indianapolis, overcoming racial barriers to become a world champion bicyclist at the turn of the 20 th century. In…
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The town of Roachdale Indiana in northern Putnam County has small-town charm with a big welcome. Small Town Basketball On a recent visit to Roachdale Indiana, the town’s 1951 basketball gymnasium was the highlight. “I remember a lot of fun games here – it was packed!” says Roachdale resident Joanie…
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When Indiana-native Benjamin Harrison was asked about his thoughts on Black voter suppression in Southern states prior to his election in 1888, he responded, "I would not be willing myself to purchase the Presidency for a compact of silence upon this question." That makes it fitting that the…
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Whether your destination is in Indiana or you’re passing through on your way out of state, you’re going to want to plan a pit stop or two at these great places to stop on I-69 in Indiana! The highway brings travelers through Indiana from Michigan in the North and Kentucky in the South. Along this…
Read MoreMain Street is the liveliest place to be in a small town, and Indiana has more Main Streets than any other state in the US! Often historic and always beautiful, Main Street's have been an important piece of American culture for decades. The Indiana Office of Community & Rural Affairs developed a…
Read MoreOn a recent trip north, I took a detour through Peru, Indiana, to see the new statue of Marie Stuart Edwards. Dedicated this past August on Women’s Equality Day, the bronze statue of Edward commemorates the legacy of one of Indiana’s most notable suffragists. The statue, sculpted by Cindy…
Read MoreFor my fifth and final trip into the Hoosier National Forest, I visited the Little Africa Cemetery, Buzzard Roost, the Rickenbaugh House, and Clover Lick Barrens. Like my other excursions into the forest, this trip provided a wonderful adventure into the very heart of Indiana’s great Hoosier…
Read MoreIf your idea of fun is being scared silly, sign up for one of these ghost walks through some of the most haunted territory of central Indiana. Michael and Nicole Kobrowski of Unseenpress.com, Inc. have authored a number of books about haunted locations throughout Indiana, and have been leading…
Read MoreFor several years now, friends would speak wonders about the Ruins in Indianapolis and encouraged me to visit. I never really understood what they were, so just this past month, I made the trip to Indy and learned much about the sculptures. If you’re unfamiliar, the Ruins are, well, ruins;…
Read MoreDid you know you can experience Germany in southern Indiana? The Schnitzelbank, an authentic German restaurant in Jasper, is the destination for food, drink, and good cheer. Get wrapped in Deutschland with incredible food, history, beer, and more. Below, you'll find five reasons why Schnitzelbank is…
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