Historical & Cultural Places
Experience significant historical places throughout Indiana. From museums to memorials, Indiana is full of history and culture, and they are available for you to explore. Take a trip through time to these snapshots of the past and experience the amazing lives of those who lived before you.
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The Auburn Cord Duesenberg Automobile Museum offers over 120 cars on exhibit on three levels, nine automotive themed galleries allow the visitor to experience everything from classic cars, to Indiana built cars, to racing and engineering themed exhibits and the original Auburn Automobile Company…
Indiana’s transformation from a territorial outpost to a functioning modern state was a deeply dramatic and fascinating time in our nation’s history. Here, you can explore Corydon’s colorful beginnings where Hoosier statesmen carefully built the foundations for the state we know today.
William Culbertson moved to Indiana seeking a new life and eventually became one of the richest men in the state and a renowned philanthropist. In fact, Culbertson invested much of his wealth in New Albany, involving himself in civic affairs, funding the construction of the Culbertson Widows Home…
A preserved, furnished section of one of the original apartments showcases life during the era of the 1930s.
The French Lick West Baden Museum is dedicated to educating and enlightening residents and visitors of the French Lick West Baden past and present cultural heritage, to preserving that heritage and enhancing the quality of place and life for all.
Gene Stratton-Porter’s Cabin at Wildflower Woods is nestled on the shores of Sylvan Lake amongst 148 acres of fields, woods and beautiful formal gardens. Stratton-Porter is Indiana’s most widely-read female author, as well as a gifted nature photographer and entrepreneur.
The Clark Memorial is more than 80 feet high and is 90 feet across at the base. The walls are two feet thick. The exterior is composed of granite from Vermont, Minnesota, and Alabama. Towering over the entrance is an eagle with outspread wings. Above the 16 Doric columns is an inscription which…
The Eugene and Marilyn Glick Indiana History Center is home to the Indiana Historical Society. Located in the heart of downtown on the beautiful canal, the History Center offers guests hours of immersive experiences to explore the Hoosier state’s rich and varied history in easy, enjoyable and…
One of the country’s only late-Victorian preservation is a National Historic Landmark which offers visitors a glimpse into the life of the great “Hoosier Poet.” Built in 1872, authentic furnishings and artifacts include Mr. Riley’s writing desk and his famous top hat and cane. James Whitcomb Riley…
The Jennings County Historical Society is a not-for-profit 501©️ 3 organization. Its mission is to "present, preserve and document the history of Jennings County." The North American House, society headquarters and historical museum, offers a high-quality history center in the old-time arts with…
The John Hay Center is committed to the preservation and remembrance of the heritage of Washington County, Indiana.
Kokomo Opalescent Glass Co. is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of art glass, with worldwide distribution and a strong commitment to research, education, and promoting the rich heritage and long-standing tradition of American glass art.
Lanier Mansion is one of the best examples of Greek Revival architecture in the country and is considered to be the “Crown Jewel” of Madison’s Historic District. Here you’ll have the opportunity to encounter, explore and experience history as it was in the 1840s–when America was still young, and the…
The Coffin House is a National Historic Landmark located in the present-day town of Fountain City in Wayne County, Indiana. The two-story, eight room, brick home was constructed circa 1838–39 in the Federal style. The Coffin home became known as the "Grand Central Station" of the Underground…
To famed Indiana author Gene Stratton-Porter, the Limberlost Swamp was the perfect playground, laboratory and inspiration for her acclaimed articles, fiction and photographs. At a time when most women were homemakers, Stratton-Porter created a lasting legacy of northern Indiana’s vanishing natural…
Lincoln Amphitheatre is a beautiful outdoor concert venue inside Lincoln State Park. It is picture-perfect for families, couples, or friends looking for a night out in a picturesque setting. With the furthest seat in this fully-covered venue being only 90 feet from the stage, there’s, literally, not…
Tour the historic properties of two Utopian communities – the Harmonists and the Owenites – and discover the renaissance of science, spirituality, and the arts in this small Hoosier town.
Starke County Historical Society was founded June 27, 1974 by a local group of citizens concerned about preserving our county’s rich heritage for future generations. Its purpose is the fostering of interest in local history and the preservation of Items of historical interest.
American impressionist painter Theodore Clement Steele (1847-1926) and his wife Selma moved to Brown County, Indiana in 1907 and established a home, studio and gardens on 211 acres of scenic terrain. The property and its artifacts remain essentially unchanged from the way it was during their time…
Founded in 1732 in a part of the Midwest that belonged to France, Vincennes is Indiana’s oldest city. Over time, ownership of this town and area changed hands from France to Great Britain, and ultimately America following the Revolutionary War of 1776. In 1800, Congress created the Indiana Territory…
Metamora is an example of the kind of towns that grew along the canal routes in Indiana. Stationed every few miles, these towns provided a source of fresh horses, food and lodging for travelers and a place for farmers and others to buy and sell their goods along the canal route. Commerce was so…