The April 2026 IGS Newsletter is here! 🌱
Discover new stories, research tips, and Hoosier history waiting to be explored.
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What will you discover this month?
#Genealogy #IndianaHistory #IGS
March 18, 1925
A deadly tornado struck MO, IL & southwestern IN, killing 700+ and destroying towns like Laconia & Elizabeth.
Behind every record is a story of loss and resilience.
Do you have a family connection to this day? 💬
#IndianaHistory
Celebrate a hometown hero and explore history up close 🚀
Join the Virgil I. Grissom Centennial Celebration at the Grissom Boyhood Home.
📅 April 4, 2026 | 11 AM–4 PM
📍 715 Grissom Ave, Mitchell, IN
Will you be there to honor his legacy?
#Genealogy #LocalHistory #IndianaHistory #Space
Step back into the silent film era with Louise Fazenda—an Indiana-born star who brought unforgettable humor to early Hollywood 🎬
👉 Read more about her life and legacy: hometownstohollywood.com/indiana/loui...
#LouiseFazenda #SilentFilm #OldHollywood #ClassicFilm #FilmHistory #IndianaHistory
Discover the life and career of Lola Lane—Indiana-born star, member of the Lane Sisters, and inspiration behind the name Lois Lane.
Read more here: hometownstohollywood.com/indiana/lola...
#LolaLane #OldHollywood #ClassicFilm #FilmHistory #GoldenAgeHollywood #IndianaHistory #HollywoodLegends
🎬 Step into classic Hollywood history with James Pierce—Indiana native and one of the early actors to bring Tarzan to life on screen!
Read more about his story here: hometownstohollywood.com/indiana/jame...
#JamesPierce #OldHollywood #ClassicFilm #Tarzan #IndianaHistory #FilmHistory
Discover the life and legacy of Hoagy Carmichael—the Indiana-born legend behind classics like “Stardust” and “Georgia on My Mind.” 🎶
Learn more here: hometownstohollywood.com/indiana/hoag...
#HoagyCarmichael #IndianaHistory #GreatAmericanSongbook #JazzHistory #OldHollywood #ClassicMusic
Discover Cole Porter—Indiana-born legend behind “Anything Goes” & “Night and Day.” 🎶
Read more: hometownstohollywood.com/indiana/cole...
#ColePorter #IndianaHistory #Broadway #GreatAmericanSongbook
Citizens National Bank on Main Street, 1916
The Economy Department Store on Main St & NW 4th, 1944
On March 27, 1812, Evansville was founded by Hugh McGary Jr. as “McGary’s Landing,” a small settlement along the Ohio, a prime riverfront location. Steadily over time, Evansville grew from a modest landing into the vibrant city we know today.
#TBT #LocalHistory #IndianaHistory #Evansville
Celebrate the birthday of Steve McQueen—the “King of Cool” and Indiana-born icon who defined a generation of film 🎬🔥
Read more: hometownstohollywood.com/indiana/stev...
#SteveMcQueen #KingOfCool #ClassicFilm #OldHollywood #FilmHistory #IndianaHistory
Discover the wit, elegance, and unforgettable screen presence of Clifton Webb—Indiana-born star of stage and classic Hollywood 🎬✨
Read more: hometownstohollywood.com/indiana/clif...
#CliftonWebb #ClassicFilm #OldHollywood #FilmHistory #IndianaHistory #HollywoodLegends
Discover the legacy of Anne Baxter—from her Oscar-winning role in The Razor’s Edge to All About Eve and beyond.
Read more: hometownstohollywood.com/indiana/anne...
#AnneBaxter #ClassicHollywood #OldHollywood #FilmHistory #IndianaHistory #WomenInFilm 🎬
IGS President Allison is featured in the Fall/Winter 2025 issue of Connections from the Indiana Historical Society! ✨ Her story highlights the power of preserving Indiana’s past. Read it via IHS Digital Publications. #IndianaHistory #Genealogy
Early portrait of Albion Fellows Bacon
Another early portrait of Albion Fellows Bacon
A portrait of Albion Fellows Bacon as an adult
Albion Fellows Bacon made a lasting impact on Evansville by improving conditions and quality of life for the city’s working-class residents. She helped establish the Evansville Housing Association, creating helpful changes in Evansville.
#TBT #ThrowbackThursday #WomensHistoryMonth #IndianaHistory
🚦 Indiana Trivia Time!
Which Indiana city is known as the “Crossroads of America”?
Its highways, railroads, and history of connection have made it a hub for commerce, travel, and opportunity for generations.
Drop your answer below 👇
#IndianaTrivia #HoosierHeritage #IndianaHistory #RootsOfANation
📜 This Day in Indiana History – March 11, 1813
The capital of the Indiana Territory was officially moved from Vincennes to Corydon — a turning point that helped shape our path to statehood.
History is built on bold decisions. 🌳
#IndianaHistory #ThisDayInHistory #HoosierHeritage
Bosse Field in the 1920s
Team photo of the Evansville Crescents, taken in 1925
The Evansville Crescent Baseball Team was an all-black semi-pro team that started in conjunction with the opening of the Negro National League’s first season in 1920.
#TBT #ThrowbackThursday #LocalHistory #BaseballHistory #IndianaHistory
Former U.S. Rep. Lee Hamilton, D-Indiana, once told me a story.
It happened when I was working on a documentary about the now deceased former U.S. Sen. Richard Lugar, R-Indiana. I had asked Hamilton about his...
indianacitizen.org/krull-commen...
#hoosiersky #indianahistory #leehamilton
February is a time to honor the stories that shape our shared history. Genealogy preserves resilience, family, and community. Share a resource or reflect on an ancestor you’re honoring this month.
#IndianaHistory #FamilyHistory #PreservingOurPast
The first time I worked with Rep. Ed Clere, R-New Albany, was in 2016 when I was director of the Indiana High School Press Association. He offered to sponsor a student press bill in the Indiana General Assembly. Another...
indianacitizen.org/hadley-comme...
#hoosiersky #indianahistory #edclere
Highlights from two educational lectures held today at the Indiana Historical Society: Susan Hall Dotson on Dr. King’s Indiana visits and research by Nichelle M. Hayes on MLK's Stance on Vietnam and Poverty. #MLKDay #IndianaHistory #Indianapolis
Discover ten weird facts about Indiana in the intellectual playground at 500ways.com/indiana ( #Indiana, #USHistory, #trainRobbery, #Indianapolis, #GaryIndiana, #IndianapolisIndiana, #IndianaHistory, #IndianaMap, #IndianaGeography, #IndianaCities)
From December 1917 through January of 1918, Evansville got over 66 inches of snowfall —25.1 inches in December and 41 inches in January. City members dug tunnels to access downtown stores.
#TBT #ThrowbackThursday #IndianaHistory #LocalHistory
#IndianaHistory: 110 years ago today (1916). ❄️
An Arctic front slammed Indy, dropping the temp from 68°F to 10°F in 24 hours. The next day hit -1°F!
Stay warm out there—at least we aren't dealing with a 69-degree drop today! 🧥⛄️
#INwx #WeatherHistory #HoosierArchivist #1910s
Trump = DC Stephenson
Prove me wrong
#IndianaHistory
#KKK
#AFeverInTheHeartland
#TimothyEgan
TRIVIA TIME: Before this Hoosier became a late-night legend, he was an Indianapolis weatherman known for his "unusual" weather reports. 🎤📺
Can you name him AND the Indy station where he got his start in the 70s?
(No cheating! Drop your guess below!) 👇 #IndianaHistory #TVTrivia
#OnThisDay in 1977: The "Big Freeze" hit Indiana. Temps dropped to record lows, sparking a month of brutal winter before the '78 Blizzard even arrived. ❄️
Who remembers their pipes freezing or the car not starting that morning? 🧤
#IndianaHistory #WeatherHistory #1970s
St. Joseph County Airport, Bendix Field in South Bend, Indiana Postcard
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#Avgeek #Oldpostcards #Vintagepostcards #Airports #AviationHistory #AirportArchitecture #ControlTower #GeneralAviation #IndianaHistory #BendixField
In December 1937, Santa paid a visit to many local shops, working hard to spread holiday cheer. Today, these photos capture the civic-minded spirit Evansville still has— and they’re just as uplifting today. Merry Christmas! 🎄
#TBT #ThrowbackThursday #LocalHistory #IndianaHistory #Christmas
