Released December 20, 2016

State Museum to receive donation from Subaru of Indiana Automotive, Inc.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact: Paige Southerland, 317.234.5078, [email protected]

INDIANAPOLIS – Subaru of Indiana Automotive, Inc. has donated the use of one of their Subaru Outback vehicles to the Indiana State Museum and Historic Sites.

“I’m excited to have the opportunity to show the Subaru off to the various parts of the state,” said Laura Minzes, associate vice president of State Historic Sites. “From Vincennes to Corydon, from Levi and Catharine Coffin to Gene Stratton-Porter, the value and versatility that is offered by it for ISMHS purposes is just awesome.”

The donation comes following the Bicentennial Torch Relay where the ten Subaru Outbacks passed through all 92 of the state’s counties, covering 3,200 miles over a five week period, averaging 97 miles per day. The donation quick facts:

  • Subaru of Indiana Automotive, Inc. is donating the use of one of their Subaru Outback vehicles for one year
  • The Indiana State Museum and Historic Sites will now be able to reach more state-wide historic sites and state-wide schools to increase our community and educational impact

 

The Indiana State Museum and Historic Sites values its ongoing partnership with Subaru of Indiana Automotive, Inc. Subaru of Indiana Automotive, Inc. is also a presenting sponsor for Eco-Science Fair held annually in April.

Please call 317.232.1637 or visit online at www.indianamuseum.org for more information.

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The Indiana State Museum is located in White River State Park in the heart of downtown Indianapolis. It is Indiana’s museum for science, art and culture, offering a place where you can celebrate, investigate, remember, learn and take pride in Indiana’s story in the context of the broader world. Even the building is a showcase of the best Indiana has to offer in architecture, materials and sculpture. Easy and convenient parking is available in the attached underground garage.