On this day in 1863, Harriet Tubman accomplished one of the most remarkable feats in American history. She directed a mass of nearly 800 slaves to liberation, sidestepping Confederate soldiers and risking her own life for the freedom of others.
June is Black Music Appreciation Month. A time for celebration. A time for reminiscing. A time to cherish the music that has been the soundtrack for many of our lives.
In 1980, Diamond Chain undertook an expansion of their manufacturing facilities in Indianapolis. The civil work (earth work) unearthed several graves and grave markers,...
In 1980, Diamond Chain undertook an expansion of their manufacturing facilities in Indianapolis. The civil work (earth work) unearthed several graves and grave markers,...
Hundreds of years have passed since American colonists fought to be recognized as independent from Great Britain, and while this yearās Fourth of July...
African-Americans have helped shape the city of Indianapolis from the start, and their contributions have paved the way for local leaders of today. Despite...
He is nicknamed the āwalking encyclopedia.ā Maybe thatās because he doesnāt only teach history ā he has also lived it. Thomas Ridley, energetic and...
There are more than 500 historical markers speckled across the state of Indiana, many of which honor specific places, people and events significant in...