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 December 20, 2021
The Ayres Tea Room: It’s a Family Affair
Read about four generations enjoying family time over a lunch that included (of course) chicken velvet soup; five generations overall.
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Posted December 16, 2021
Indiana’s Winter Wonderland
Dec. 21 marks the official beginning to winter, or the winter solstice. But what does that really mean?
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Posted December 9, 2021
The Life & Works of T.C. Steele
Todd Gould, creator of the documentary, Singing Winds: The Life & Works of T.C. Steele, talks about Steele’s work and importance in the art world.
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Posted November 16, 2021
Creating the New Snowfall Express Train Ride
One specific goal: create a memorable experience that the entire family could share.
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Posted November 9, 2021
Every great ride needs a soundtrack
Our new Snowfall Express train ride has music written and performed by Fort Wayne-based composer/arranger Eric Van Cleave.
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Posted November 1, 2021
Ninety-nine percent adorable
When visitors ride the new Snowfall Express train, they’ll get an up-close look at style of Indianapolis artist Candice Hartsough.
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Posted October 26, 2021
Collecting During COVID
Today’s pandemic items are tomorrow’s artifacts.
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Posted September 30, 2021
‘Very Elegant, Very Formal, Very Historical’
Getting married at Lanier Mansion is a Temple Family affair
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Posted September 28, 2021
The Transit Center Mystery Bottles
Museum staff recently discovered four sealed bottles containing their original liquids in one of our archaeological collections.
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Posted September 28, 2021
You Haven’t Seen These Steele
About 200 T.C. Steele paintings have been restored and another 100 are in various stages of restoration.
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Posted August 31, 2021
Whiskers for Votes
Sept. 4 is World Beard Day, why did Abraham Lincoln grow what is likely the most famous beard of all?
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Posted August 13, 2021
Bring the Family
Descendants of Levi Coffin see what their ancestor achieved
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