Indiana Places and History
Episodes
12 episodes
The Barkshire Family
The Barkshire FamilyToday we will visit an historical marker in Rising Sun, Indiana that notes the achievements of the Barkshire Family. Excerpted From:Sou...
Visiting Indiana's Public and Botanical Gardens
Visiting Indiana's Public and Botanical GardensToday the author talks about his newest book, Visiting Indiana's Public and Botanical GardensFrom the Book:
The Central Canal Walk in Indianapolis
The Central Canal in IndianapolisToday we will travel along the Central Canal, located near downtown Indianapolis. From the Book East Central Indiana Da...
Memorial to the Sinking of the USS Indianapolis
Today we will visit the USS Indianapolis Memorial located on the Canal Walk near downtown Indianapolis. From the Book East Central Indiana Day Trips
Indianapolis Zoo
Indianapolis ZooToday the author visits the Indianapolis Zoo. From the Book East Central Indiana Day Trips
Indiana State Capitol Building
Today we will visit the Indiana State Capitol BuildingThe current Indiana capitol building that graces downtown Indianapolis is the fifth capitol to house the legislature in the state. The act authorizing the construction of the building to...
Garfield Park Conservatory and Botanical Garden - Indianapolis Indiana
Garfield Park Conservatory and Botanical Garden - Indianapolis IndianaThe 136-acre Garfield Park Conservatory and Botanical Garden is the oldest of the Indianapolis city parks.The 136-acre facility includes a conservatory, sunken garden...
Congressional Medal of Honor Memorial
Congressional Medal of Honor MemorialVisitors to Indianapolis will find the Congressional Medal of Honor Memorial along the Canal Walk near downtown Indianapolis between the White River State Park and Military Park on the Canal Walk. The si...
The Indiana Historical Society
The Indiana Historical SocietyEstablished on December 11, 1830, the Indiana Historical Society is the oldest state historical society west of the Allegheny Mountain and one of the oldest in the United States. The principal founder of the So...
Fort Harrison State Park
Fort Harrison State ParkToday the author talks about historic Fort Harrison State Park, located in Indianapolis, Indiana.The 1700-acre state park features walking and jogging trails, picnic sites, and fishing with access to Fall Creek. ...
American Legion's National Headquarters in Indianapolis, Indiana
American Legion's National Headquarters in Indianapolis, IndianaThe American Legion formed in 1919. Thousands of Dough Boys were stranded in Europe after the Armistice was signed on November 11, 1918. The solders became demoralized and home...
