By ANDREA NEAL Although few Hoosiers know his name, James Bethel Gresham, Evansville, earned a place in the history books for his role in World War I. Corporal Gresham, of the 1st Division’s 16th Infantry, was reportedly first to die in the service of the American Expeditionary Forces. A factory worker at the time of his …read more.

By ANDREA NEAL In 1897, an assistant attorney general made a legal error that cost the Miami Nation of Indiana its federal recognition as a tribe. They’ve been fighting ever since to win it back. “Our people are as upset now as they were 100 years ago,” declares Chief Brian Buchanan. It’s a story that …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS — As the state looks forward to celebrating its Bicentennial next year, the Indiana Historical Society will introduce “You Are There 1816: Indiana Joins the Nation.” The interactive exhibition, which opens Sept. 19, and runs through Jan. 21, 2017, recreates the Corydon meeting house where delegates met to draft Indiana’s first state constitution. The Eugene and Marilyn Glick Indiana History Center, home of IHS and its Indiana Experience, is located at 450 W. Ohio St. in downtown Indianapolis.

By KIM EASTON Communications Manager, Indiana Historical Society As the 25th anniversary of Ryan White’s death approaches, the Indiana Historical Society will honor his legacy with the release of a new IHS Press book, “The Quiet Hero: A Life of Ryan White” and a book launch event featuring his mother, Jeanne White-Ginder, and good friend …read more.

As the 25th anniversary of Ryan White’s death nears, the Indiana Historical Society plans to honor his legacy with the release of a new book, “The Quiet Hero: A Life of Ryan White.” In 1985, global attention turned to the 13 year old White when his attempt to return to school after being diagnosed with …read more.