We are the keepers not only of facts and objects, but also of stories. And it’s part of our mission to share these powerful stories with you — everything from history and artifacts to celebrating the work of our incredible volunteers and staff.
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Posted March 14, 2022
Keeping the Legend Alive
Major Taylor’s great-granddaughter likes what she sees at the Indiana State Museum
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Posted March 3, 2022
Trailblazers: DaeDae Young
DaeDae has always had a talent for restoring and fixing things.
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Posted March 3, 2022
Trailblazers: Raji Johnson
You are more likely to hear Raji approaching before you see him.
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Posted March 3, 2022
Trailblazers: Nick Gehlhausen
Most who know Nick Gehlhausen will likely have memories of meeting him for the first time while he’s on his bike or walking alongside it.
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Posted March 3, 2022
Trailblazers: Evan Cole
Evan Cole leaned his bike against the wall and began to peel off the layers.
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Posted March 3, 2022
Trailblazers: Clarence Jones
By the time you realize he’s passed you, Clarence is already a block or two ahead.
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Posted March 1, 2022
Giving Voice to Major Taylor
Dominique Shelby portrays the world champion cyclist in the Indiana State Museum’s newest exhibit.
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Posted February 22, 2022
Trailblazers: Leslie Dowell
At age 15, Leslie Dowell is a rider on a mission.
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Posted February 22, 2022
Rahsaan Bahati: What Major Taylor Means to Me
As part of “Mayor Taylor: Fastest Cyclist in the World”, we spoke with contemporary greats about what Taylor’s story has meant to them.
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Posted February 15, 2022
Justin Williams: What Major Taylor Means to Me
As part of “Mayor Taylor: Fastest Cyclist in the World”, we spoke with contemporary greats about what Taylor’s story has meant to them.
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Posted February 1, 2022
In Her Own Words: Lisa Pelo
Creator of the glass art “Reality Is Not in Black and White,” now part of the Indiana State Museum and Historic Sites collection.
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Posted January 25, 2022
In Her Own Words: Beatriz Vasquez
Creator of the papel picado (cut paper) work “Mother Nature All Dressed Up,” now part of the Indiana State Museum and Historic Sites collection.
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