A PUBLICATION OF THE BENJAMIN HARRISON PRESIDENTIAL SITE THE STATESMAN | SEPTEMBER — DECEMBER 2022 MEET THE FUTUREPRESIDENTS I I I
Robert Altice Teresa A. Bennett Lisa RodKonyeEricErinRosemaryLloydLatoyaBoncoskyBotteronCroweDorsaDorseyJ.HolcombOriTaylor EX-OFFICIO Ellis Hall, AssociationVolunteerpresident PRESIDENT & CEO Charles A. Hyde HONORARY DIRECTORS Robert H. Everitt Thomas P. Ewbank George Geib Stan C. Hurt Jamia Jasper Jacobsen Thomas King James Kirsch James KimballMorrisHarrison Morsman Susanne S. Ridlen ADVISORY CABINET William A. Browne, Jr. Daniel F. Evans J. Scott Keller John L. HowardKrauss“HJ”Lacy IV Andrea Neal Peter Rusthoven David MichaelJamesEdKameelahSeaseShaheed-DialloSimcoxWallisW.Wells Brian Hewitt, Chair Donna Oklak, Vice Chair Jeremy Davis, Treasurer Morgan Snyder, Secretary Carolyn E. Anker, Past Chair JENNIFER CAPPS VP of Curatorship & Exhibition WHITNEY BALL* Special Events & Marketing Manager DANIEL BENNETT ExperienceManager BETHANY GOSEWEHR VP Developmentof MOLLY BEAUSIR Russell and Penny Fortune Project POTUS Presidential Fellow ROGER HARDIG VP of Education JENNIFER HODGE Gracia Johnson Floyd Presidential Fellow JAYNE HOFFMAN SupervisorWeekend BECKY HONEYWELL CapitalOfficerCampaign *Special thanks to Whitney Ball for her three years on the Presidential Site team, and best wishes to her as she starts a new role at 16 Tech. We’re excited that she’ll continue to share her time with us as a volunteer for the Collections & Exhibits Committee and more! She’ll join the over 150 volunteers that help make our work possible each year. MARGARET SALLEE Director Operationsof SHANÉT WALLACE SpecialCoordinatorEvents ALEXIS PRICE Social Media & CoordinatorContent JULIO ZEPEDA ManagerFacilities GARY LARREATEGUI SupervisorWeekend STAFF BOARD OF Directors JAMIE MITTMAN Volunteer Relationship&Coordinator CHARLES A. HYDE President & CEO
Much like our city and state, all of the ingredients are already here. We have the talent, the energy, the creativity, the drive—and the vision—to achieve this. As Harrison said, “We count not ourselves to have attained, but we follow after.”
Future Presidents of America, the Juneteenth Foodways Festival, Project POTUS, the New Century Curator initiative, and innovative tools that will unlock the full potential of our 3D collection, are changing the status quo and setting forth a new model for what a history museum and presidential site can be. As 2022 comes to a close, and the promises and potential of 2023 loom ahead, count on us to continue to strive toward these ambitious goals. You will find us working hard to demonstrate that we’re worthy of this president’s legacy, as we build upon our reputation for relevance, significance—and prove to the world we have something worth sharing. We are on the cusp of an even greater moment, and we are excited to have you as our friends, advocates, and supporters. Together, we will follow after—if not fully attain!
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And in this very moment we’re approaching the culmination of the $6M+ capital campaign construction, having exceeded our fundraising goals by almost 15%, engaged more than 500 supporters from over 60 counties in Indiana, and more than 25 states across the United States. To have so meaningfully transformed our grounds and invested deeply in the historic residence for the century to come is a substantial accomplishment.
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The Benjamin Harrison Presidential Site has spent the better part of the past decade demonstrating its local relevance and national significance as a national historic landmark and home of an American president. We are fortunate to have a dynamic board of directors, an amazingly energetic and creative staff, and some of the best and most committed volunteers you’ll find anywhere.
Very sincerely yours,
Charles A. Hyde, President & CEO FROM THE Cover image: Future Presidents of America alumni enjoy a beautiful summer evening on Presidential Site grounds at the Future Presidents of America Alumni Evening and Presidential Mentor Pinning Ceremony on June 29, 2022.
But you will not find us resting upon our laurels. The opportunity we see for the Presidential Site to significantly encourage and bolster civil civic discourse and public participation in the American system of self-government, suggest that this is a strong beginning, and there’s much more work to do as we look to the future. That is why you will find us staying true to our “locally relevant, nationally significant” commitment that propelled us to one of the top 5 “things to do” in Indianapolis, even as we challenge ourselves to align with altogether new ambitions to prove ourselves as a world class destination.
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PAGE 4 | THE STATESMAN SEPTEMBER 2022 COFFEE WITH THE CURATOR FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 2 . 8:30AM–9:00AM OFF THE RECORD: HOOSIERS IN THE WHITE HOUSE* WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 14 9:30–11:30AM INDIANA ROOF BALLROOM
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CANDLELIGHT THEATRE’S PRODUCTION OF HAUNTED STATES OF AMERICA OCTOBER 14–15, 22–23, 28–29 Presented by Candlelight Theatre* Performances start at 6pm Thurs–Sat, 2pm on Sundays Calendar FIRST FRIDAY OF EACH MONTH 8:30AM – 9AM (VIEW ON FACEBOOK LIVE AT 8:45AM) Free for members & guests | $6 general admission Join us for a stimulating 30 minutes at our monthly First Friday event! While you enjoy coffee and pastries, you will get a chance to explore some of the most interesting, amazing and unexpected Presidential Site collection items. We promise to satisfy your curiosity and have you on your way to the office by 9am sharp! Upcoming themes include: September 2 This Country of Ours (onsite event & simulcast on Facebook Live) October 7 The Pinkerton Report (onsite event & simulcast on Facebook Live) November 4 Presidential Proclamations of Thanksgiving (onsite event & simulcast on Facebook Live) December 2 Views from Delaware Street (onsite event & simulcast on Facebook Live) Space is limited so reservations are recommended. Find out more by calling 317.631.1888 or visiting PresidentBenjaminHarrison.org. OFFICIAL COFFEE OF THE PRESIDENTIAL SITE OFFICIAL TEA OF THE PRESIDENTIAL SITE Coffee with the Curator PLAN YOUR V isit DECEMBER 2022 COFFEE WITH THE CURATOR FRIDAY, DECEMBER 2 8:30AM–9:00AM CANDLELIGHT THEATRE’S PRODUCTION OF DECK THE HALLS DECEMBER 8, 9, 10 & 11 Presented by Candlelight Theatre* Performances start at 6pm Thurs–Sat, 2pm on Sundays * Reservations recommended.
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INDIANAPOLIS MONTHLY THE INDIANA LAWYER THE STATESMAN | PAGE 5 HARRISON STILL in the News
The Benjamin Harrison Home’s Big Agenda Susan Salaz
“Changes that draw on the past and look toward the future are underway this year at the Old Northside home of Benjamin Harrison, the Hoosier state’s sole U.S. president.
About 100 people from across the world will become American citizens at the naturalization ceremony, which starts at 10 a.m. on July 1.
Southern Indiana District Court Senior Judge Sarah Evans Barker will preside over the event and
A REAL PAGE-TURNER. A distinct part of the project is the Book of History in the site’s newly added Citizenship Plaza. The metal book is an effort to honor the nearly 1,500 citizens naturalized at the site over the past 20 years, along with those who will do so in the future, and features pages that turn for a tactile experience. “This is very dynamic, much like history itself,” says the site’s president and CEO, Charles Hyde, noting that pages can be added year after year.
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Harrison Presidential Site hosting annual naturalization ceremony, Independence Day Social Marilyn Odendahl
“The Benjamin Harrison Presidential Site in Indianapolis will start the Fourth of July holiday weekend by hosting a naturalization ceremony, marking the 20th year the former Hoosier president’s home has welcomed new American citizens.
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THE PREFACE. With the recent $6 million Old Glory, New Vision campaign secured, the Benjamin Harrison Presidential Site has undergone significant improvements with more to come. The project includes historically appropriate maintenance and renovations to Harrison’s 1875 Italianate Victorian home, along with upgrades to the grounds that focus on visibility and community connections.
LET’S SET THE SCENE. Since 2003, in an annual July ceremony coinciding with Independence Day, immigrants from around the world have become naturalized citizens under the century-old oak trees on the south lawn of the site, through a partnership with the federal court. “It’s our way, as a presidential site, to honor and acknowledge just how important citizenship is and how central it is to our American system of self-government,” says Hyde.”
PAGE 6 | THE STATESMAN Future Presidents of America is a week-long youth leadership camp created to engage the next generation of community leaders while developing confidence, civic literacy and good citizenship to reveal the exceptional character that makes for great presidents and great leaders yesterday, today and tomorrow. We want to highlight our remarkable students from this years cohort: FUTURE PRESIDENTS of America TM GIFT AKINTOMIDE BEN HIGHDAVISSCHOOL ISAAC CHAPMAN WHITEHEAD CASTLE HIGH SCHOOL NOLAN HARDMAN BEN HIGHDAVISSCHOOL KYE BENFORD LAWRENCE NORTH HIGH SCHOOL SIDRA FINNEY NORTH CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL MARIAM JALLOH BROWNSBURG WEST MIDDLE SCHOOL LESLIE CARROLL III SCHOOLINTERNATIONAL KAHRON GARNER INDY SCHOOLS CHARLOTTE KIM DAVIDSON ACADEMY MEET THE FUTUREPRESIDENTS I I I
ROBIN RIDLEY HIGHHERRONSCHOOL AKUA SACKEY INTERMEDIATEEDGEWOOD SAVANNAH WATSON HIGHWARRENSCHOOL ZOEY KRYDER CENTER FOR INQUIRY SCHOOL 70 SHAYEN MAUN SYCAMORE SCHOOL ROBBIE RODENBUSH RIVERSIDE HIGH SCHOOL SUMMER SNEDEKERCOLE PIKE HIGH SCHOOL OLIVIA WELTY CENTER FOR INQUIRY SCHOOL 70 LYDIA LEAL HIGHSHORTRIDGESCHOOL MARLEE ANN SCOTT CENTER FOR INQUIRY SCHOOL 70 LEON WARREN BROOKSIDEPARAMOUNT AVAILABLEAPPLICATIONSFOR 2023 You can apply for 2023 Future Presidents of America Youth Leadership Program, June 26th – June 30! We'd like the opportunity to tell you more. Please contact the VP of Education, Roger Hardig, at rhardig@bhpsite.org, call (317)631-1888, or visit FuturePresidents.us. THE STATESMAN | PAGE 7
This famous “No Mean City” speech was given as a response during a dinner in Indianapolis assembling the city’s most prominent business and civic leaders. The “No Mean City” refrain came to define Indianapolis’ civic aspirations for the next two decades, and has been revived in recent years.
HISTORIC STRUCTURES REPORT
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The HSR for the Benjamin Harrison Presidential Site was completed in 2019 by Ratio Architects, Inc. It is over 500 pages with appendixes and photographs. As we complete the current projects the HSR is our guide. The HSR is a living document and all of the current work will be added to the history of the structure. The HSR along with new reports like the Historic Paint and Surface Analysis are guiding all of our decision making. The goal is to make the house as much like it was during the time that the Harrison family lived in the structure as possible using the historic evidence. The evidence includes historic photographs, primary documents such as Benjamin Harrison’s perpetual diary documenting initial construction, letters talking about the 1890s renovations, later letters from Mary Lord Harrison, period newspaper accounts, etc. All of the evidence in the HSR guide the process for making the house more authentic to the Harrison family era. DID YOU Know?
“We count not ourselves to have attained, but we follow after.” DINNER GIVEN BY THE COMMERCIAL CLUB APRIL 21, 1897
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A Historic Structures Report (HSR) is a document that provides information about a property or buildings history, existing condition, and provides recommendations for restoration. The HSR records all known construction details, modifications, repairs, and other changes in a structure. The HSR is a primary resource for preservation, rehabilitation, restoration, or reconstruction.
On Christmas day in 1888 Benjamin McKee received a gift of special interest to General Harrison. It was a box containing a miniature kit of cabinet maker’s tools. The un-signed note accompanying it suggested that the General might find it serviceable in making up his cabinet. Baby McKee was instructed to give the General full opportunity to use the tools for that purpose. (As reported in Frank Leslie’s January 5, 1889)
Holidays At The White House
President Benjamin Harrison displays the first decorated White House Christmas tree, placed in the second floor Yellow Oval Room, then used as a library and family parlor. The Harrison’s 1889 Christmas tree (a Foxtail Hemlock) is described as a large gorgeous tree trimmed by the President, his family, and staff. It carried toys not only for the children of the family but for everyone attached to the White House and their families.
President John Adams held the first recorded White House Christmas party for his granddaughter, inviting government officials and their children.
Three years after electricity was introduced in the White House, the first electric lights are used on a Christmas tree at the White House to the delight of the young daughters of President Grover Cleveland.
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First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy started the tradition of selecting a theme for the official White House Christmas tree. The main or official tree has usually been displayed in the Blue Room since 1961, but is also occasionally in the Entrance Hall.
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Many administrations have displayed multiple Christmas Trees through the years, but the current highest record number of trees was set by President Obama in 2015 with “A Timeless Tradition” and 62 themed trees.
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President William H. Taft’s children helped decorate the first tree on the State Floor (public area) in the Blue Room.
The Presidential Site had an action-packed summer making great use of the new Johnson-Floyd Family Presidential Commons, including: the inaugural Juneteenth Foodways Festival presented by Eli Lilly & Company Foundation; Flag Day celebrations and dedication of Charters of Freedom in partnership with Foundation Forward, and made possible through a generous gift by Elaine Kops-Bedel and Eric Bedel; dedication of the Sarah Evans Barker Citizenship Plaza; Naturalization Ceremony in partnership with the Federal Court; dedication of the Stan & Sandy Hurt Presidential Promenade; and Future Presidents of America youth leadership camp.
Old Glory, New Vision in Action
Pictured above, clockwise from top includes: Dedication of Sarah Evans Barker Citizenship Plaza, Judge Ryan Gardner speaking to 2022 class of Future Presidents of America, visitors enjoy the Presidential Site grounds at the inaugural Juneteenth Foodways Festival on June 17, 2022, and proud Naturalized Citizen holding the American flag on July 1, 2022.
Thomas Jefferson: Jackson (IN)
Project POTUS™ is a new mission for middle schoolers from the Benjamin Harrison Presidential Site. Students anywhere in the U.S. grades 6–8 can pick a president to research, and create a video 1 minute or less about the POTUS, then submit the project to the national contest. Videos were accepted through Tax Day, April 18.
James Polk: Arabella (VA)
Our thanks to participating students, teachers, and Citizen Jurors for making the inaugural year of Project POTUS™ a great one. We had 172 video submissions from 18 states. Additionally, we had 78 Citizen Jurors who volunteered their time to review each and every video submitted.
*Franklin Pierce James Buchanan: Breckin & Oliver (IN)
James Garfield: Lila (IN)
Benjamin Harrison: Sarah & Julia (IN)
Ulysses S. Grant: Owen (IN)
Rutherford B. Hayes: Rishi & Nicholas (IN)
Martin Van Buren: Hadley (IN)
John Tyler: Kameron & Chapman (IN)
Theodore Roosevelt: Bryn (IN)
Woodrow Wilson: Jasmine (IN)
Abraham Lincoln: Clare (KY)
*James Madison James Monroe: Tasia (IN)
After a successful pilot program, the first official Project POTUS™ contest launched on President’s Day, February 21, 2022.
Andrew Jackson: Logan (IN)
*Warren G. Harding Calvin Coolidge: Emma (IA)
William Henry Harrison: Sam (IN)
Chester Arthur: Asher (IN)
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John Quincy Adams: Maisy (IN)
William Howard Taft: Eloine & Annika (IN)
Project POTUS™ HQ awarded over $5,000 to 45 student winners. Winners have also been compiled into the first annual “46 in 45: 46 Presidential Administrations in 45 Minutes” video summarizing the 46 presidential administrations in U.S. history in 45 minutes which can be viewed on ProjectPOTUS.org.
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Zachary Taylor: Anna (IN)
Our grand prize winner was Oscar with a project on Millard Fillmore.
Millard Fillmore: Oscar (IN)
Grover Cleveland: Roger, Eleanor, & Jacob (VA)
Andrew Johnson: Lukas (IN)
Spotlight Award Winners went to Sophie for her video on Ronald Reagan, Alexandra with her video on Harry Truman, and San and William with their video on Dwight Eisenhower.
William McKinley: Cameron (IN)
Presidential Category Winners: George Washington: Madeline (IN)
John Adams: Ben (IN)
One thing that I thought made the Project POTUS presentations unique was the medium by which I received the students’ submissions. It has been my experience that students submit a slide deck, which would stand on its own as a presentation for a judge. Project POTUS required students to send in videos of their submissions, which allowed for a lot more creativity.
This past spring, I was honored to play a part in the inaugural Project POTUS, a program where students research presidents, presentations,designand deliver that information in creative ways. I served as a Citizen Juror for the middle school division.
The students exhibited a variety of skill levels, however, each one had its own interesting take on their chosen President. Most included pictures of their President, as well as other people related to that President.
Franklin Delano Roosevelt: Alexander (IN) Harry Truman: Alexandra (IN) Dwight Eisenhower: Sam & William (IN) John F. Kennedy: Nora (IN) Lyndon B. Johnson: Liam (IN) Richard Nixon: Eve (IN) Gerald Ford: Arnay (IN) *Jimmy Carter Ronald Reagan: Sophie (IN) *George H.W. Bush Bill Clinton: Oliver & Violet (CA) George W. Bush: Grace, Cora, & Gracie (VA) Barack Obama: Naresh (IN) Donald Trump: Matthew & Zach (IN) *Joe Biden *POTUS Brief: Several presidents do not have a winner listed. Project POTUS™ HQ reviewed the videos submitted to these presidential categories, and looks forward to even stronger entries in 2023! The next annual Project POTUS™ will commence on President’s Day, February 20, 2023. Teachers can pre-register for the 2023 contest by emailing projectpotus@bhpsite.org and receive a special gift if you register before November 2022. For operation details and to get involved in the mission, visit ProjectPOTUS.org. With any questions, please reach out to Molly Beausir, Russell and Penny Fortune Project POTUS Presidential Fellow, at mbeausir@bhpsite.org. VOLUNTEER Spotlight
Every student included facts about the President, which ranged from acts taken in office to hobbies the President enjoyed. It was clear from every presentation that each student completed extensive research on their subject. There were many facts I did not know, and I consider myself an amateur
I enjoyed the time I spent judging the students’ submissions as part of Project POTUS. I would encourage anyone with an interest in history to participate as a Citizen Juror. The time commitment is reasonable and the Benjamin Harrison Presidential Site staff are available for any questions. I felt the experience was rewarding and will be returning next
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Somehistorian!videos were recordings of the student presenting the information without a slide deck, which I thought was impressive considering the level of information required. Every presentation included a works cited page, which I wish was included in some professional presentations!
Between historical tours, exciting events, and flourishing gardens, the Benjamin Presidential Site offers ample opportunity for volunteers of any background to find their passion among the passionate. While many of our superb volunteers choose more public-facing options like giving tours of the museum or greeting guests in our Welcome Center, others seek out more personal opportunities.
“The very first day, the kids stick to themselves just taking everything in, but as the week progresses, they are talking more and making friends. They’re laughing and having a good time,” said Mike, “The most impressive thing to me is watching them progress throughout the week and see them become more confident.”
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In July, the Benjamin Harrison Presidential Site eagerly opened its historic doors to twenty enthusiastic young leaders for the 2022 Future Presidents of America camp. During this 5-day life-changing camp, two of our most devoted volunteers offered their talents and expertise to give these young leaders a week they would never forget.
Between enlightening field trips, enticing guest speakers, and stimulating debates, our volunteers learn as much from our Future Presidents as they do from them. Both Mike and Martha expressed their gratitude towards Vice President of Education and organizer of the Future Presidents of
Volunteers Martha and Mike have over twenty years of volunteer experience at the Presidential Site combined and ten years of combined experience working with Future Presidents of America. Volunteers serve as crucial Future Presidents of America team members and have their own set of responsibilities during the camp. Volunteers are the first friendly faces participants, and their families engage on site; they’re responsible for the ceremonial flag raising and lowering each day, facilitate conversations, aid team members with programs, and serve as an additional resource to the future presidents.
The Benjamin Harrison Presidential Site is not only proud of the graduates of Future Presidents of America but of the many people who work tirelessly to ensure these young leaders leave our care with a new sense of confidence and civic duty. We thank Martha, Mike, and the many other volunteers who make programs like these possible. We encourage anyone seeking jmittman@bhpsite.org for more information. We would be honored to have you in for a tour and to learn more about our volunteer program. Want to learn more? Visit Harrison.org/VolunteerPresidentBenjamin
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America camp, Roger Hardig, for giving our young leaders a space to ask important questions and hear the opinions of their peers in a safe environment. “We want everyone to feel included from day one,” said Martha, “One of the best parts of our program is that the kids are encouraged to be themselves and speak their minds.” Our volunteers offer much more than program assistance; they’re here as additional people for participants to engage with and trust. “At the end of the day, these kids just want somebody to listen and hear them,” said Mike.
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In 1888, Harrie Rose did a series of photographs during the campaign and the album in our collection includes this photograph of a floral arrangement in the Front Hallway. A period newspaper article gives the following details: “mounted on an immense easel of ferns and rosebuds,” was an arrangement in the form of an American flag, given by Mr. and Mrs. Charles W. Foster Jr. (governor of Ohio 1880-1884). It was “a perfect representation of a flag, the white stripes being formed of balsams, the red of scarlet geraniums and the blue of clematis, with white larkspurs for the stars. It had a border of ferns, pansies, roses and dahlias.” This image along with one of the Library showing the back hallway through the door are being used as key pieces of evidence in the renovation currently underway. Wallpaper seen in these photos will be drawn and produced by Aesthetic Interiors of Wabash, Indiana. The entry hall is a period aesthetic paper that can also be seen in the collection of the Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum, at this link: cooperhewitt.org/objects/102334641/https://collection.
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The longer back hallway on the first floor is a fleur-de-lis pattern, as seen in this image (left).
This photograph by George H. Luse, shows the Upstairs Sitting Room as it appeared in the late 1890s. The ceiling, medallion, and moldings all painted. Preliminary paint analysis shows a pale pink and gray green in this room during the late 1890s. We will be working to replicate the floral wallpaper and color scheme in this room. OF THE UPSTAIRS SITTING ROOM
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THE STATESMAN | PAGE 17 SPECIAL THANKS TO O ur Partners
We are pleased to thank our 2022 “Profiles in Leadership” speakers, and Alumni Evening keynote speaker Major General Dana Pittard. Also our gratitude to Future Presidents Ambassadors for 2022, Adeline Lindsay and Olivia Simon, for their enthusiasm, knowledge, and hard work. Other integral volunteers include Mike Back, Molly Beausir, Lisa Boncosky, and Martha Buehner.
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he Benjamin Harrison Presidential Site’s Future Presidents of America® program was created in 2015 to deploy our public outreach to promote public spirit and civic mindedness through educational activities and hands-on encounters with U.S. culture and history. It is designed to help young people grow into leaders who exercise their civic responsibility by actively participating in civil society. We strongly believe that this initiative’s greatest impact is as an effective model that can be reproduced nationally. Through generous partners, we have begun a comprehensive benchmarking initiative, and were able to begin a pilot program last summer. Thank you to all of our Future Presidents of America® funders including Gracia E. Johnson Foundation, Nicholas H. Noyes, Jr. Memorial Foundation, and Wing Arts & Humanities Fund. Additionally, thanks to Indy Summer Youth Programs supported by the Summer Youth Program Fund, a collaboration between The Indianapolis Foundation, a CICF affiliate, and 10 funders in Marion County.
Thank you also to our Gracia Johnson Floyd Presidential Fellow, Jennifer Hodge, for her hard work in making the national initiative a success!
In 2021, we conducted a successful Giving Tuesday campaign to celebrate how experiences live forever in our hearts. This year we are building on the success of Giving Tuesday 2021 and sustaining the legacy established since 1966 at the Benjamin Harrison Presidential Site. In 2022, we are expanding the VISION for leadership, education and inspiration that the Site Onrepresents.GivingTuesday, November 29, 2022, we are raising funds to expand the opportunities for more children, youths and adults to experience this legacy, its unique VISION of American history and the significance for present and future generations. GIVE THE VISION. Now. New. Next. Find out more at give/now-new-next-2/https://bhpsite.org/ #Givingtuesday2022!JOINUSFOR
Join us on November 10th as we give a warm Hoosier welcome to CBS Sunday Morning television correspondent, humorist, history enthusiast and Emmy winner Mo Rocca.
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Multi-talented Mo Rocca is the nationally acclaimed author of the book Mobituaries (inspired by his #1 hit podcast), host of The Henry Ford’s Innovation Nation, and host and creator of the Cooking Channel’s My Grandmother’s Ravioli. He is also a frequent panelist on NPR’s hit weekly quiz show Wait, Wait…Don’t Tell Me! Mo spent four seasons as a corre spondent on Comedy Central’s The Daily Show with Jon Stewart. This will be the Presidential Site’s 17th year celebrating American thought and leadership through this event. We will carry on our tra dition of also honoring men and women in the United States military, who—like President Harrison—sacrificed so much in their service to our country, with special tributes throughout the evening.
The Supreme Court of the United States is notoriously secretive about their inner workings. Join us behind the courtroom doors for an insightful and completely “off the record” conversation with Hoosier leaders who have experienced the mysterious world of SCOTUS firsthand. They will share personal stories of clerking, journalistic reporting, and arguing cases in our nation’s highest court. This exciting power brunch event by the Benjamin Harrison Presidential Site will feature a powerhouse panel of prominent Hoosiers who have experience working in (or with) the highest court in the land. Panelists will share unique perspective, “off the record” stories, and carefully considered insights into our American system of self-government through the lens of the Supreme Court. Panelists include The Honorable Ted Boehm, Notre Dame law professor Nicole Garnett, and former Supreme Court reporter Andrea Neal.
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The Presidential Site is honored to continue the new tradition we began in 2020 to help call the community together with a musical salute in tribute to ALL VETERANS, those still with us and those who have passed on. This musical program will start at 8:45 PM EST with a musical salute to living veterans with the Service Songs of each branch of the Armed Forces broadcast from the Presidential Site. At 9:00 PM EST, a lone bugler will sound Taps to honor all veterans who have passed on. We hope musically inclined citizens nationwide will join this bugler in playing Taps at 9:00 PM EST. We hope the bugle call inspires everyone who hears it to pause and reflect on the dedication and important service of our veterans, and how their efforts have helped preserve the American system of self-government we enjoy today.
Every year we hunker down around the piano or organ and sing songs to celebrate the holiday season. These songs fill us with joy and lift our spirits and hearts. Melodies such as “The Twelve Days of Christmas”, “Silent Night” and “I Have a Little Dreidel” have become holiday classics. But how did these tunes originate? Who wrote them? What interesting history and myths define them? O come all ye faithful patrons and visit the Benjamin Harrison Presidential Site this holiday season where you can deck the halls and join the chorus while you learn about the origins of some of your favorite holiday carols. And yes, Santa will be there to greet the kiddies. The performances are approximately 60 minutes long; a new performance begins every half hour, with 6 shows each day, 6:00 pm until 8:30 pm and 2:00 pm until 4:30 pm on Sundays.
DECK THE HALLS BY JAMES TROFATTER DECEMBER 8, 9, & 10 PERFORMANCES BEGIN AT 6:00 PM AND RUN EVERY HALF HOUR UNTIL 8:30 PM. DECEMBER 11 PERFORMANCES BEGIN AT 2:00 PM AND RUN EVERY HALF HOUR UNTIL 4:30 PM. TAPS: A MUSICAL SALUTE VETERANS DAY SALUTE TO ALL 8:45FRIDAY,PRESENTVETERANSAMERICANPASTANDNOVEMBER11PM Join us virtually on Facebook Live RESERVATIONS REQUIRED Purchase your tickets today at CandlelightTheatre.org
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