Guide to What's Next - Winter 2020/2021

NOVEMBER 2020 THROUGH JANUARY 2021

GUIDE TO

DANIEL TIGER’S NEIGHBORHOOD: A GRR-IFIC EXHIBIT

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IN PERSON. AT HOME. ONLINE. The Indiana State Museum and Historic Sites is a statewide museum network with 12 locations across Indiana. Here, we use our incredible collection of artifacts (everything from mastodon bones to T.C. Steele paintings) and our state’s most culturally significant sites to tell larger stories around bigger themes. Whether you’re interested in art, architecture, history or science, we’ve got you covered. Come see us and enjoy wide open spaces at our historic sites, explore three floors of fun at our downtown Indianapolis museum, and discover engaging online content including activities, behind-the-scenes tours and how-to-videos! Welcome to the Indiana State Museum and Historic Sites.

VISITING THE

INDIANA STATE MUSEUM CONTACT US 650 W. Washington St., Indianapolis, IN 46204 317.232.1637 museumcommunication@indianamuseum.org HOURS Open Wednesday-Sunday, closed Mondays and Tuesdays* 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

HOLIDAY HOURS: *Closed Nov. 26 (Thanksgiving Day) and Dec. 25 (Christmas Day); open Jan. 18, 2021 (Martin Luther King, Jr. Day – Free Day).

ADMISSION Adults: $17 Seniors (age 60+): $16 Youth (ages 3-17): $12 Children (younger than age 3): Free College students (with valid ID from any Indiana college or university): $15

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Visitors ages 2 and older are required to wear a mask during their visit unless medically unable. See more COVID-19 safety precautions HERE.

ACCESS PASS PROGRAM All 12 Indiana State Museum and Historic Sites locations are proud to participate in the Access Pass program. The program, which was started by The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis in 2004, brings together museums across the state of Indiana to make fun family learning available to more Hoosier families.

The Access Pass program is open to Indiana residents who receive state assistance either through Hoosier Healthwise Insurance, Hoosier Works, SNAP or TANF assistance programs.

To learn more, visit indianamuseum.org/about-access-pass.

FOOD & SHOPPING Farmers Market Café Open during regular museum hours.

The Farmers Market Café is open from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The menu consists of soup, grab & go sandwiches, a seasonal salad and beverages. Non-cash transactions are preferred, and socially-distanced seating is available indoors and outdoors on the terrace.

L.S. Ayres Tea Room™ Open for lunch to the public during the holiday season, *Nov. 27, 2020-Jan. 3, 2021. See page 4 for details. The Tea Room also is available for rental by private dining groups of 15+ guests year-round. Call 317.232.1637 for reservations or inquiries.

The Indiana Store Open during regular museum hours.

With a unique variety of goods and gifts including a new museum and historic sites merchandise collection, you can take a piece of the museum home with you!

Nov. 29, 2020: Mark your calendars for Museum Store Sunday and shop great deals!HSONIANMAG.COM/MUSEUMDAY

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MAKE MEMORIES

WITH THE FOOD LOVERS IN YOUR LIFE Treat friends and family to a decadent and nostalgic lunch buffet in the beloved L.S. Ayres Tea Room™, where you can indulge in favorites including chicken velvet soup, tea-time sandwiches, miniature desserts and more. Your health and safety are very important to us and we are taking extra precautions this year to ensure a welcoming and relaxing environment.

We will make every effort to accommodate walk-ins, but reservations are strongly encouraged by calling 317.232.1637. Upon confirmation of your reservation, we will ask for your credit card payment. Pre-pay ensures there is a minimum amount of contact during the dining experience. Buffet pricing is inclusive of service charge and sales tax. Refunds are made if reservation is cancelled. We accept credit cards/tap/apple pay methods only.

WEDNESDAY THROUGH SUNDAY, SEATING AT 11 AM AND 12:15 PM $22/adult, $14/child (ages 3-12), free/children younger than age 3 SEE BUFFET MENU

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L.S. AYRES TEA ROOM™ GIFT CERTIFICATES MAKE A WONDERFUL HOLIDAY GIFT AND CAN BE PURCHASED HERE OR BY CALLING 317.232.1637.

Though gift certificates do not expire, they can be enjoyed during the holiday season only, due to seasonal Tea Room hours.

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Celebrate the magic of the holidays at the Indiana State Museum’s holiday experience

nov. 27 through jan. 3

OPENING DAY MEET SANTA, BEGINNING AT 11 AM! Nov. 27 | 10 am to 5 pm

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SANTA’S HOLIDAY BREAKFAST Member pre-sale Oct. 14 - 18 Dec. 5, 6 and 12 | 8:30 to 9:30 am

WINTER WONDERLAND WORKSHOP (ages 4-6) Dec. 5 and 22 | 11 am to noon

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WELCOME TO THE

INDIANA STATE MUSEUM

Located in White River State Park in the heart of downtown Indianapolis, you’ll find a place to explore big questions and learn the story of Indiana – from the ancient forces that shaped the land to Hoosier icons of the modern day. Throughout our galleries, there’s truly something for every interest.

FIRST FLOOR EXPERIENCES Legacy Theater Discover the moving stories of African American Hoosiers who helped shape Indiana’s past and continue to influence our lives.

Birth of the Earth Learn how a mix of constant change and bold transformations shaped the Hoosier state we know today. See a moon rock, explore our 8-foot interactive OmniGlobe and more.

Ancient Seas Believe it or not, oceans once covered Indiana. Explore various touch drawers, see fossils and learn how those ancient animals helped build the bedrock beneath our feet.

Frozen Reign: A State of Change Journey through the Ice Age, beginning with a trip through a chilly ice tunnel. See how you size up against various prehistoric animals, wind your way through replicas of ancient caves and go toe-to-tusk with the real skeletons of Ice Age giants.

First Nations: The Story of Indiana’s Founding People Learn about the vibrant communities built by Indiana’s Native Americans and how traditions are alive today. See rare artifacts, sniff spices used in cooking, enjoy interactive video experiences and more.

Natural Regions Indiana’s landscape has changed drastically over time, affecting the lives of animals that call the state home. Hear the sounds of different frogs and birds, see replicas of Indiana’s environment through time and learn about threats to native plants and animals today.

R.B. Annis Naturalist’s Lab (TEMPORARILY CLOSED) Explore Indiana’s natural history through your senses by using microscopes, exploring touch drawers, participating in demonstrations and more. The Naturalist’s Lab is a place for hands-on exploration of different sciences.

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IMAX® Theater Featuring Academy Award-winning IMAX® technology and a six-story screen, the IMAX Theater offers audiences both 2D and 3D IMAX films, as well as contemporary Hollywood movies. Movie tickets not included with purchase of museum admission.

More information can be found at imax.com.

SECOND FLOOR EXPERIENCES Contested Territory Learn about the turbulent time in Indiana’s history as it moved from frontier to statehood. Enter the scene as the Treaty of Greenville is negotiated and hear Little Turtle’s powerful speech spoken in the Miami language.

19th State Step into pioneer Indiana and be transported to a world of oxen, farm tools and log cabins. See rare artifacts from Abraham Lincoln’s family, and find spaces where you can practice chopping wood and sawing a log.

The Hoosier Way Learn how Indiana forged its identity after the pioneer era by exploring real artifacts from this time of transformation. See artifacts from Indiana’s first African American settlements, objects from the Civil War and more.

Crossroads of America Explore the technological advancements in the era of railroads and how those improvements – like Wooton desks and automobiles, along with the use of coal and gas – changed transportation and commerce in Indiana.

Enterprise Indiana Experience American milestones such as World War I, Prohibition and suffrage through the eyes of Hoosiers who were there. Get up-close to a Stutz automobile, and learn the stories of Indiana’s immigrants.

Global Indiana Discover Indiana’s global impact, from World War II and pop culture to Hoosier life today. See war reporter Ernie Pyle’s typewriter, basketball icon Bobby Plump’s backboard, political signs from one of Indiana’s first Latina elected officials and more.

American Originals Visit a room filled with the faces of 20th-century Hoosiers. The stories of Indiana legends – like Gus Grissom, James Dean and Florence Henderson – are told in this unique space.

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IN OUR NEWEST EXPERIENCES THIRD FLOOR EXPERIENCES FIX: Heartbreak and Hope Inside Our Opioid Crisis (open through Aug. 1, 2021) The United States is in the middle of an opioid crisis – and the Indiana State Museum invites you to learn more about it.

Explore the science and biology behind opioid use disorder, then discover true, personal stories from people affected.

Walk inside a fabric brain, see artistic responses to the crisis and find hope in learning that recovery is possible as we all work together toward finding solutions.

Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood: A Grr-ific Exhibit (open through Jan. 3, 2021) Enter the world of Daniel Tiger and friends to explore the neighborhood. Through immersive experiences, visitors collaborate to solve problems, use their imaginations to transform their surroundings, and play along with Daniel’s singable strategies as they learn life’s little lessons. Become one of the characters and step on stage to act, express yourself through unusual instruments, or visit the Thank You Tree to leave your own thank-you note. Timed tickets required.

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Celebration Crossing (open Wed. - Sun., Nov. 27, 2020 through Jan. 3, 2021) Celebrate the magic of the holidays at the Indiana State Museum’s holiday experience, Celebration Crossing. Explore a winter wonderland by visiting the redesigned Santa’s Front Yard and new Reindeer Barn where you’ll find a variety of hands-on activities and learn more about Santa’s reindeer team. Step into a winter scene for a photo with Santa and his sleigh (on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays only) and hop aboard the Santa Claus Express train for a wintry ride.

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EXPLORE MORE

THROUGH YOUR OWN PRIVATE TOUR

DISCOVER STORIES BEHIND ARTIFACTS ON DISPLAY AT THE INDIANA STATE MUSEUM DURING A PRIVATE TOUR. Honor Hoosiers who have served in the armed forces, and get an up-close look at artifacts that reflect their stories on the Remembering Those Who Served Tour. Explore the stories that make some artifacts – like Abraham Lincoln’s mallet and hair wreaths – staff favorites during the My Favorite Things Tour. Or, take the seasonal 92 County Walking Tour to explore the 92 icons on the exterior of the Indiana State Museum and learn how each icon represents one of the 92 counties in the Hoosier state.

Due to COVID-19 restrictions, private tours are limited to 20 people. Tours run approximately one hour. Pre-registration is required.

Learn more at indianamuseum.org/private-tours or by calling 317.232.1637.

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BECOME A MEMBER WITH ONE MEMBERSHIP, YOU’LL RECEIVE ACCESS TO 12 INCREDIBLE DESTINATIONS AROUND THE STATE AND MORE THAN 300 MUSEUM AND SCIENCE CENTERS AROUND THE WORLD. ALL MEMBERS RECEIVE:

• Free unlimited admission to all 12 locations of the Indiana State Museum and Historic Sites system

• Free admission to 300+ museums and science centers worldwide through the Association of Science and Technology Centers (ASTC) Travel Passport Program

• 10% discount at all Indiana State Museum and Historic Sites gift shops

• Monthly member e-newsletters

• Exclusive invitations to members-only events

• Discounts on camps, holiday programs and IMAX® tickets and concessions

• 10% discount at the Farmers Market Café in Indy To purchase your membership, visit indianamuseum.org/membership or call 317.232.1637.

Additional benefits vary by membership level: STONE LEVEL MEMBERSHIP – starting at $250 Enjoy all the benefits of a Family Plus membership while making a tax-deductible gift supporting dynamic visitor experiences and educational programs statewide.

FAMILY PLUS MEMBERSHIP - $140

• Includes membership for two named adults

• Free admission for up to two additional guests

• Free admission for all children in household and grandchildren ages 21 and younger

• Option to add a designated caregiver to membership at no charge

• Four IMAX® vouchers

• Free parking at Indy’s White River State Park parking garage to be used during a visit to the museum

• Free admission to 800+ North American Reciprocal Museum (NARM) Association sites FAMILY MEMBERSHIP - $100

• Membership for two named adults

• Free admission for all children in household and grandchildren ages 21 and younger

• Two IMAX® vouchers

• Three free parking passes to Indy’s White River State Park parking garage to be used during a visit to the museum INDIVIDUAL MEMBERSHIP - $75

• Membership for one named adult + guest

• Two IMAX® vouchers

• Three free parking passes to Indy’s White River State Park parking garage to be used during a visit to the museum 11

Experience the magic of the holidays

during Celebration Crossing.

Discover a redesigned Santa’s Front Yard with a variety of family-friendly activities, explore our brand-new Reindeer Barn where Santa’s team will help you learn some interesting reindeer facts or take a ride through a winter wonderland on the Santa Claus Express train. Plus, share your wish-list items and have a socially-distanced visit with Santa – only on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays – or create your own festive photo op on Wednesdays and Thursdays.

Not ready for an in-person visit just yet? Celebrate the holiday season with a virtual visit to our Holly Jolly Jingle Hangout at indianamuseum.org/jingle-hangout.

Get in the spirit of the season by creating and sending a holiday postcard to family and friends, make your own snowflakes, discover the stories behind a few Hoosier holiday traditions and so much more!

Experience Celebration Crossing your way – in-person or at home online – Wed. - Sun., Nov. 27 through Jan. 3, 2021.

CELEBRATION CROSSING OPENING DAY 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Nov. 27 Included with admission

Kick off the holiday season and celebrate the opening of Celebration Crossing at the Indiana State Museum. Marvel at thousands of twinkling lights as Santa lights the 92 County Tree and the rest of the festive décor throughout the Great Hall for the first time this year at 11 a.m. Write your letter to Santa in Santa’s Front Yard and be one of the first to greet the jolly elf in his sleigh, then learn about stops on Santa’s annual trip around the world in our NEW Reindeer Barn.

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MAGICAL MORNINGS

(AGES 8 AND YOUNGER) 9 to 10 a.m., Dec. 4, 11, 18 and Jan. 1, 2021 Included with admission Bring your little one to experience holiday magic at Celebration Crossing during this special early opening event just for our youngest visitors. Visit with Santa, engage with two interactive story times with North Pole elves and explore the redesigned Santa’s Front Yard and Reindeer Barn where families can learn more about these amazing wintry animals by caring for them. Plus, be sure to make time for a ride on the Santa Claus Express train and more.

SANTA’S HOLIDAY BREAKFAST

8:30 to 9:30 a.m., Dec. 5, 6 and 12 $33/adults (ages 13+), $24.25/child (ages 3-12), 25% discount for members, free for children younger than age 3 Member pre-sale registration will be Oct. 14-18.

Registration for general public opens Oct. 19.

Enjoy a delicious and festive breakfast featuring holiday music, decorations and Santa’s helpers in the Great Hall. Visitors will be seated to accommodate for social distancing, and a touch-free beverage and buffet service will be available. After breakfast, visit with Santa in his sleigh and take a ride on the Santa Claus Express train. Registration required 24 hours prior to each event online at indianamuseum.org or by calling 317.232.1637.

VIRTUAL HOLIDAY SOUNDS

Hear the sounds of the season virtually! In lieu of in-person musical performances this year, listen in online as school and community choirs, bands, ensembles and more share winter-themed musical selections at indianamuseum.org throughout the holiday season.

Sign up your musical group HERE.

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EARLY

Supported by

CHILDHOOD PROGRAMS Registration for all programs is available online at indianamuseum.org, by calling 317.232.1637, or at the door for select programs, pending availability. Museum admission is not included with programs but can be purchased for a discounted group rate. $5 parking vouchers are provided for all program attendees.

TODDLER TIME

Even the littlest learner can find fun at the Indiana State Museum. In this special class just for toddlers, children enjoy circle time, stories, station explorations and movement time. Through play, children learn problem-solving, social-emotional and communication skills, as well as develop their fine and gross motor skills.

10 TO 11 A.M. $11/child, adults free with paid child, 25% discount for members Each child must be accompanied by an adult.

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NOV. 19 – ANIMAL ALPHABET Explore your ABCs with the help of some animal friends.

Kids will enjoy a collaborative art project, sensory play and other hands-on activities.

DEC. 17 – SNOW COOL Explore all things winter as your little one creates a frozen art project, learns through cool sensory play and enjoys a wintry story time.

JAN. 28 – UNDER CONSTRUCTION Step into the construction zone and explore building and designing with more than just blocks in this month’s program. Engineer your way through station explorations and build your imagination during story time.

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SMALL WONDERS

Preschoolers are invited to learn, play and discover in the museum during this hour-long class. Build your child’s sense of wonder and playfulness as they engage in storytelling, hands-on activities, music, art and more.

10 TO 11 A.M. $12/child, adults free with paid child, 25% discount for members Each child must be accompanied by an adult.

3-5 RS YEA D OL

NOV. 3, 11 & 14 – BE MY NEIGHBOR Explore what it means to be a good neighbor and helper, then work with others to collaborate on a large mural. Enjoy story time and play in hands-on stations inspired by “Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood: A Grr-ific Exhibit.”

DEC. 1, 9 & 12 – WINTRY PLAY Celebrate the most wonderful time of the year by exploring season changes through wintry experiments. Listen in during a wintry story time and explore icy station exploration plus other STEAM-based projects.

JAN. 5, 13 & 16 – MAKING MUSIC Explore rhythm and tempo by creating your own instrument during this month’s program. Then join in a musical story time and get ready for a messy project that will require some dancing.

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EARLY CHILDHOOD PROGRAMS

YOUNG EXPLORERS

Nurture your child’s independence at this 90-minute drop-off class that encourages creativity and exploration in an environment that fosters curiosity and imagination.

This class is designed for older preschoolers.

1 TO 2:30 P.M. $13/child, 25% discount for members This class is for children to attend on their own.

4-6 YEA R OLD S

NOV. 14 – HAPPY TO BE ME! Play and explore while learning to be a good friend in this month’s program. Discover life’s little lessons in “Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood: A Grr-ific Exhibit,” listen in to a special story time and have fun during hands-on station exploration.

DEC. 12 - CELEBRATE! Explore holiday celebrations from around the world and experience Celebration Crossing as you engage in fun wintry play stations.

JAN. 16 – CHEMISTRY OF SLIME Prepare to get messy as we become scientists and explore the properties of different slimes! Create your own slime from a recipe by using real science tools, plus hear a story all about slime.

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WINTER WONDERLAND WORKSHOP

(AGES 4-6) 11 A.M. TO NOON, DEC. 5 SOLD OUT & 22 $14/child, adult free with paid child, 25% discount for members Step into a winter wonderland and celebrate the season by designing and creating your own ornament, then engineer a non-edible gingerbread house.

SNOWFLAKE PAJAMA PARTY

(AGES 2-6) 6 TO 8 P.M., DEC. 8 $10/person, $5/Access Pass members, 25% discount for members, free for children younger than age 2 Join us for a night filled with wonder and play – in your PJs – as you and your little ones explore our special exhibit, “Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood: A Grr-ific Exhibit,” and meet Daniel Tiger for a special photo moment at 6, 6:50 & 7:30 p.m.!

In addition to Daniel Tiger, families can play together in the museum’s multi-level holiday experience, Celebration Crossing.

A GRR-IFIC BREAKFAST - CANCELLED

In compliance with state mandates that limit gatherings based on a county’s status, and a continued desire to be cautious in the interest of visitor and staff safety, we are cancelling this event. If you have any questions, please contact Visitors Services at 317.232.1637.

Come enjoy a delicious buffet breakfast, have a special photo moment with Daniel Tiger and visit “Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood: A Grr-ific Exhibit” to celebrate the New Year! Time for one more ride on the Santa Claus Express train or a visit with the reindeer in the Reindeer Barn. Guests will be seated accordingly for social distancing, and a touch-free beverage and buffet service will be provided. Registration required 24 hours prior to each event.

MESSY MONDAYS

10 TO 11 A.M. AND 1 TO 2 P.M., JAN. 4 $10/child, 25% discount for members, free for adults with paid child and children younger than age 2 Each child must be accompanied by an adult.

2-5 RS YEA D OL

Get a little messy and have a ton of fun while exploring a variety of science, technology, engineering, art and math (STEAM) topics.

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YOUTH

PROGRAMS Registration for all programs is available online at indianamuseum.org, by calling 317.232.1637, or at the door for select programs, pending availability. Museum admission is not included with programs but can be purchased for a discounted group rate. $5 parking vouchers are provided for all program attendees.

HOMESCHOOL TUESDAYS (AGES 6-13)

Let your child learn in the museum for a day during this two-hour class exploring different topics in science, art, history and culture. Adults join their learners for an interactive family experience.

10 A.M. TO 12 P.M. AND 1:30 TO 3:30 P.M. FIRST TUESDAY OF EACH MONTH (UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED) $10/student, 25% discount for members Admission is included for students but must be purchased by accompanying adults or additional children if visiting the museum after the program.

NOV. 10 – MAYFLOWER VOYAGER Bring along your sea legs while learning about the Mayflower’s voyage to the New World and the science behind the ship’s sails.

DEC. 1 – IMPERFECT POINTILLISM Explore how artists use pointillism to create masterpieces by using solid dots of colors spread across a canvas, then create your own masterpiece using this creative technique.

JAN. 5 – STORYBOOK ENGINEERING Explore the design process with storybook engineering challenges! Discover the best way to build a house, find out the fastest way to climb a beanstalk and more.

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SCOUTS BSA BADGE DAY: EARTH ROCKS!

WEBELOS/ARROW OF LIGHT ELECTIVE ADVENTURE (GRADES 1-5) 9:30 to 11:30 a.m., Nov. 7 $12/scouts, $1/adults Unearth wonders of geology by exploring the Birth of the Earth experience at the Indiana State Museum, and find out how to identify the difference between rock types.

Learn how to name the different rock cycles, explain the process in each rock cycle and more. Registration required by Oct. 24.

SCOUTS BSA BADGE DAY: ENGINEERING MERIT BADGE (GRADES 5-12) 12:30 to 3 p.m., Nov. 7 $12/scouts, $1/adults

Explore Hoosier inventions of the past and learn how they’ve impacted our world today. Then design and build an original invention during this program filled with engineering fun. Registration required by Oct. 24.

SOLD OUT: GIRL SCOUTS BADGE DAY: OUT OF THIS WORLD

SPACE SCIENCE INVESTIGATOR (GRADES 4 & 5): 10 A.M. TO NOON, NOV. 21 SPACE SCIENCE RESEARCHER (GRADES 6-8): 1 TO 3 P.M., NOV. 21 $12/scout, $1/adult Explore our solar system, planets and stars – even discover a real moon rock in our Birth of the Earth experience – as you take steps to complete the Space Science Investigator badge. Girl Scouts working on the Space Science Researcher badge will explore prisms, investigate invisible light and classify the stars. One last step – exploring the night sky – will need to be completed after the sun has set! Registration required by Nov. 7.

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YOUTH PROGRAMS WINTER BREAK CAMPS 9 A.M. TO 4 P.M., DEC. 28-30, AND JAN. 4, 2021 $55/per camper per day, 10% discount for members, $5 sibling discount Free time for campers offered 8 to 9 a.m.

Learn more about camp scholarships.

K TO CLIC STER I REG

DEC. 28 – SNOW FUN Investigate winter by making your own snow, learning all about snowflakes and creating your own snow dough to take home.

DEC. 29 – CHILLY AND CRAFTY Warm up from the chilly winter weather with fun art and craft creations. Paint with ice and make some decorations perfect for a New Year’s celebration!

DEC. 30 – IT’S GAME TIME! Discover what makes a game great, and use the skills you learn to create your very own game.

JAN. 4 – LIGHT AND SHADOWS Experiment with light and test out what shadows you can create as we explore light and shadows with our friends from The Franklin Institute.

CAMP in a BOX

N LEAR E! R O M

Camp in a Box engages your child in learning through a variety of hands-on design challenges, step-by-step experiments and art creations. Each theme includes five activities, all the material needed and an activity guide for step-by-step instructions and ways to continue exploring. These kits are geared towards students in kindergarten - grade 6.

Themes include Ready, Set, Launch; Artful Antics; Solid, Liquid, Gas; and Relax, Reset! $35/kit, $30/members (Order Nov. 27 - 29 and pay $20 per kit!)

PICK-UP INFORMATION: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday, Dec. 2, 2020, through Jan. 3, 2021 SHIPPING INFORMATION: $10 per kit for priority mail REGISTRATION DEADLINE: Two business days prior to kit pick-up. Orders cannot be placed and picked up the same day. The last day to reserve a kit is Wednesday, Dec. 30.

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CE LE BRATE

YOUR CHILD’S BIRTHDAY AT THE INDIANA STATE MUSEUM! CHOOSE FROM ONE OF OUR AWESOME PARTY THEMES, THEN GET READY TO CREATE UNFORGETTABLE MEMORIES AT YOUR CHILD’S BIRTHDAY BASH! Continue the fun by exploring all three levels of the Indiana State Museum (admission included in party price), or add on an IMAX® movie experience at one of the biggest IMAX theaters in the United States. Parties are two hours long for up to 20 guests, and are ideal for children between 3 and 8 years old.

For more information, call 317.232.1637 or visit indianamuseum.org/ birthday-parties.

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PUBLIC & FAMILY PROGRAMS Registration for all programs is available online at indianamuseum.org, by calling 317.232.1637, or at the door for select programs, pending availability. Museum admission is not included with programs but can be purchased for a discounted group rate. $5 parking vouchers are provided for all program attendees.

FREE DAY: MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. DAY

FREE! DAY

10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Jan. 18, 2021 Free To ensure capacities are kept at safe levels, visitors are invited to attend from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., 12:30 to 2:30 p.m., or 3 to 5 p.m. Pre-registration is not required; admission is first-come, first-served.

Celebrate Dr. King’s dream and explore the story of the fight for civil rights. See some of Dr. King’s most iconic speeches, experience activities that explore civil and human rights, and reflect on what you can do to ensure Dr. King’s dream lives on for future generations. Pre-registration may be required. Additional details will be released at a later date.

VIRTUAL CREATE!

1 p.m. to 4 p.m., Jan. 30, 2021 Free via zoom Shake off the winter blues -and join us for a virtual celebration of the arts at this annual event featuring all things creative! Discover music, the visual arts and more with featured guest artists. All performances, presentations and experiences will be free for our guests via zoom.

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Looking for an incredible rental space for your next gathering? Whether you’re hosting a baby shower, bridal shower, wedding, reception or something else entirely – we have spaces sure to suit your needs at our 12 LOCATIONS across the state.

HOST YOUR GATHERING HERE

Explore our rental spaces at the museum and the historic sites at indianamuseum.org/facility-rentals, or learn more by emailing eventplanning@indianamuseum.org.

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ADULT

PROGRAMS Registration for all programs is available online at indianamuseum.org, by calling 317.232.1637, or at the door for select programs, pending availability. Museum admission is not included with programs but can be purchased for a discounted group rate. $5 parking vouchers are provided for all program attendees.

REMEMBERING THOSE WHO SERVED WALKING TOUR (AGES 15+) 11 a.m. to noon and 1:30 to 2:30, Nov. 11; 11 a.m. to noon, Nov. 12 & 13 $8/person, 25% discount for members, $3/veterans or active armed forces

Learn about Hoosiers who have served in the armed forces and see artifacts from the museum’s collection that help to tell stories from the Civil War, World War I and World War II. Participants should wear comfortable walking shoes. Pre-registration for this 60-minute tour is encouraged due to small group sizes.

VIRTUAL QUIRKY QUERIES: OUTLANDISH FASHION (AGES 18+) 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., Dec. 1 $5/person

Get ready to explore outlandish Victorian fashion in the museum’s collection with Meghan Smith, Indiana State Museum and Historic Sites conservation lab manager. Experience quirky styles, find out where these items would have been worn and discover how Meghan helps to preserve these artifacts. This is a virtual event with registration via ZOOM. 24

MY FAVORITE THINGS WALKING TOUR (AGES 15+)

11 a.m. to noon, Dec. 4, 11 & 18 and Jan. 8 & 15 $8/person, 25% discount for members Join museum staff for a stroll through the galleries as they share the stories behind some of their favorite artifacts from the museum’s collections.

Find out how Abraham Lincoln’s splitting maul came to be part of the museum’s collection, and discover what a hair wreath represents.

Participants should wear comfortable walking shoes. Pre-registration for this 60-minute tour is encouraged due to small group sizes.

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GIFTS GALORE! Shop T-shirts, totes, caps, pins and mugs designed for each of our 12 locations.

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INDIANA STATE MUSEUM AND HISTORIC SITES

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AVAILABLE AT THE INDIANA STATE MUSEUM STORE AND HISTORIC SITES

OUR STATE, ONE SITE AT A TIME. FIND YOUR PLACE IN INDIANA’S STORY WITH A VISIT TO THE INDIANA STATE MUSEUM AND OUR 11 HISTORIC SITES LOCATED AROUND THE STATE. GENE STRATTONPORTER ROME CITY

LIMBERLOST GENEVA

LEVI & CATHARINE COFFIN

INDIANA STATE MUSEUM

FOUNTAIN CITY

INDIANAPOLIS

T.C. STEELE

WHITEWATER CANAL

NASHVILLE

METAMORA

LANIER MANSION

VINCENNES

MADISON

VINCENNES

CORYDON CAPITOL CORYDON

CULBERTSON MANSION NEW ALBANY

NEW HARMONY NEW HARMONY

ANGEL MOUNDS EVANSVILLE

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ANGEL MOUNDS

STATE HISTORIC SITE

PROGRAMS

8215 POLLACK AVE., EVANSVILLE, IN 47715 | 812.853.3956

See the earthen mounds built by Native Americans known as the Mississippians 1,000 years ago and walk the expansive nature trails. Plus, learn about noted Indiana archaeologist Glenn Black through an interactive experience.

Admission: Free for ISMHS members and children younger than age 3; $8/adults, $7/seniors (ages 60+), $5/youth (ages 3-17) Open Wednesday-Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. (CST); Closed Mondays and Tuesdays* HOLIDAY HOURS: *Closed Nov. 26 (Thanksgiving Day), Dec. 24 (Christmas Eve), Dec. 25 (Christmas Day) and Dec. 31 (New Year’s Eve); open Jan. 1, 2021 for First Day Hike program ONLY (see below for more information) and Jan. 18, 2021 (Martin Luther King, Jr. Day – Free Day).

Due to COVID-19 and social distancing requirements, we are offering special timed, indoor tours for a maximum of 10 people, Wednesday through Friday. Cost for these timed, indoor tours is $2 plus site admission, but pre-registration is required by calling the site. Please arrive at least 10 minutes prior to your tour start time to avoid losing your place on the tour. For the tour schedule, please visit indianamuseum.org/angel-mounds.

Registration for the following programs is available online or by calling 812.853.3956, or at the door pending availability.

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SOUTHWEST REGION FALL AND WINTER BREAK CAMP (GRADES 1-6)

9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Dec. 21 $50/per camper per day, 10% discount for members Extended care available from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. for an additional $10 DEC. 21 – AMAZING EGYPT CAMP Curious about what archaeologists do? Think Ancient Egypt is really cool? Then, do we have a camp for you! Join in the fun as we discover Ancient Egyptians – who they were, where they lived and how they created mummies! Registration required by Dec. 7.

BEEKEEPING 101 (AGES 15+)

5:30 to 7 p.m., Nov. 13; 9:30 to 11 a.m., Nov. 14; 1 to 2:30 p.m., Nov. 15 $35/person, 25% discount for members What does it take to keep bees? Find out at these workshops with Kelsey Gerhardt, a fourth-generation beekeeper. Learn about the cost of investment, where to buy supplies, how to attract bees and bee-friendly planting.

Registration required by Nov. 8 or by calling 812.853.3956.

VIRTUAL COURAGEOUS CONVERSATIONS: HOW HAS YOUR JOB CHANGED? (AGES 15+) 6 to 7:30 p.m., Dec. 9 $5/person

UAL VIRT RAM G PRO

Join your neighbors in discussing real issues impacting your community today, and hear stories from people affected. Learn from local professionals how their jobs have been changed and affected by the opioid crisis. Then ask your own questions and join the conversation. This is a virtual event with registration via Zoom by Dec. 9.

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ANGEL MOUNDS PROGRAMS IN FUN N! U S THE

WINTER SOLSTICE CELEBRATION

10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Dec. 19 Included with admission

Celebrate the winter solstice with Dr. William Romain, and learn how the Mississippians used the sun, moon and stars to align their major building projects. Enjoy other solstice-themed activities during the celebration.

FIRST DAY HIKE

9 to 10:30 a.m., Jan. 1, 2021 $5/adult; $2/child; free for members and children younger than age 3.

Start 2021 off on the right foot with a First Day Hike at Angel Mounds State Historic Site. Explore the wooded trails during this guided tour of the location, learn about how the Mississippians likely survived the winter and more. Registration required by Dec. 30 or calling 812.853.3956.

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SOUTHEAST REGION

CORYDON CAPITOL

STATE HISTORIC SITE

PROGRAMS

202 E. WALNUT ST., CORYDON, IN 47112 | 812.738.4890

At Indiana’s first state capital, tour the Federal-style limestone Capitol building, see the Constitution Elm and more.

Admission: Free for ISMHS members and children younger than age 3; $7/adults, $6/seniors (ages 60+), $4/youth (ages 3-17) Open Wednesday-Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. (EST); Closed Mondays and Tuesdays* HOLIDAY HOURS: *Closed Nov. 26 (Thanksgiving Day), Dec. 24 (Christmas Eve), Dec. 25 (Christmas Day), Dec. 31 (New Year’s Eve) and Jan. 1, 2021 (New Year’s Day); open Jan. 18, 2021 (Martin Luther King, Jr. Day – Free Day).

Due to COVID-19 and social distancing requirements, we are offering special timed, indoor tours for a maximum of 10 people, Wednesday through Sunday. Cost for these timed, indoor tours is included with admission, but pre-registration is required by calling the site. Please arrive at least 10 minutes prior to your tour start time to avoid losing your place on the tour. For the tour schedule, please visit indianamuseum.org/ corydon.

Registration for the following programs is available online or by calling 812.738.4890, or at the door pending availability.

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CORYDON CAPITOL PROGRAMS NALOXONE TRAINING (AGES 18+) 10 to 11 a.m., Nov. 14 Free

The United States is in the middle of an opioid crisis, with Indiana at the epicenter.

At this event, join Overdose Lifeline to get trained on the use and administration of naloxone, also known by brand name Narcan. Naloxone is a drug that can reverse the effect of an opioid overdose. Attendees will be trained and receive a naloxone nasal kit, then join an open discussion on the opioid crisis. Registration is required by Nov. 11.

VIRTUAL HISTORIC TAVERN CRAWL (AGES 21+) 6 to 7:30 p.m., Nov. 21 $5/person

Get “foxed and fuddled” with us during a virtual tavern crawl! Harrison County was once home to at least 17 taverns, often frequented by early Indiana politicians.

Discover the unique roles that taverns played in American history, plus learn a few historic drink recipes. This is a virtual event with registration via Zoom by Nov. 19.

STROLLING THROUGH HOLIDAY TRADITIONS (AGES 10+) 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., Dec. 5 $15/person, 25% discount for members

Experience holiday traditions from three different time periods during a stroll through the Capitol Building, Governor’s Headquarters and First State Office Building. Learn about the traditions and see decorations from the Regency, Antebellum and Victorian time periods. Registration required by Nov. 28.

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SOUTHEAST REGION WINTER BREAK CAMPS (GRADES 1-6)

9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Dec. 21, 22, 23 $40/per camper per day, 10% discount for members Registration required by Dec. 14 DEC. 21 – WINTER SCIENCE CAMP Investigate the science behind winter by conducting your own cold weather experiments.

DEC. 22 – ART EXPLORATION CAMP Discover your creativity through a variety of mediums while making your own original masterpieces. Find inspiration from the Corydon Capitol State Historic Site and conduct colorful experiments.

DEC. 23 – PREHISTORIC POTTERY Explore prehistoric pottery from the Woodland and Mississippian periods and find out what the pottery can tell us about some of the first people to live in what would become Indiana. Then, create your own pottery.

DINNER WITH GOV. HENDRICKS (AGES 21+) 6 to 8 p.m., Jan. 23, 2021 $50/person, 25% discount for members

AL LOC !

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Enjoy an elegant dinner with Gov. Hendricks, the third governor of Indiana, and his wife, Ann. Attendees will experience food and entertainment true to the time when Hendricks was governor. Registration required by Jan. 13.

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CULBERTSON MANSION

STATE HISTORIC SITE

PROGRAMS

914 E. MAIN ST., NEW ALBANY, IN 47150 | 812.944.9600

Admire the mansion’s jaw-dropping architecture and hand-painted ceilings, and hear the incredible story of the Culbertson family.

Admission: Free for ISMHS members and children younger than age 3; $11/adults, $9/seniors (ages 60+), $6/youth (ages 3-17) Open Wednesday-Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. (EST); Closed Mondays and Tuesdays* HOLIDAY HOURS: *Closed Nov. 26 (Thanksgiving Day), Dec. 24 (Christmas Eve), Dec. 25 (Christmas Day), Dec. 31 (New Year’s Eve) and Jan. 1, 2021 (New Year’s Day); open Jan. 18, 2021 (Martin Luther King, Jr. Day – Free Day).

Due to COVID-19 and social distancing requirements, we are offering special timed, indoor tours for a maximum of 10 people, Wednesday through Sunday. Cost for these timed, indoor tours is included with admission, but pre-registration is required by calling the site. Please arrive at least 10 minutes prior to your tour start time to avoid losing your place on the tour. For the tour schedule, please visit indianamuseum.org/ culbertson.

Registration for the following programs is available online or by calling 812.944.9600, or at the door pending availability.

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SOUTHEAST REGION

FAMILY HOLIDAY CELEBRATION 1 to 4 p.m., Dec. 5 & 6 Included with admission

Celebrate the season while experiencing the Culbertson Mansion all decked out for the holidays. Enjoy cookies, sip hot cider and write a letter to Santa, then see twinkling trees and seasonal dĂŠcor in the mansion. Tours of the mansion will be every half hour beginning at 1 p.m. with the last tour at 3:30 p.m. Registration required by Dec. 3.

CANDLELIGHT TOUR

5 and 7 p.m., Dec. 5 & 6 $15/adult, $10/child, 25% discount for members, free for children younger than age 3 Delight in the twinkling winter lights at the Culbertson Mansion State Historic Site.

These evening tours will feature dimmed lights to allow visitors to enjoy the mansion’s nighttime holiday splendor. Registration required by Dec. 3.

WINTER MOMENT TOUR

10 a.m. to noon, Dec. 19 & 20 $15/person, 25% discount for members

A T MUS E E S

Experience a light show on the interior of the Culbertson Mansion that is one of a kind! Find out how a unique architectural feature from a simple stained-glass window on the third floor of the mansion creates a colorful phenomenon of light around the winter solstice each year, then experience it for yourself if the sun is shining bright.

Registration required by Dec. 18.

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GENE STRATTON-PORTER

STATE HISTORIC SITE

PROGRAMS

1205 PLEASANT POINT, ROME CITY, IN 46784 | 260.854.3790

Spend a day exploring the world of Hoosier author, naturalist and photographer Gene Stratton-Porter. Stroll through Wildflower Woods and tour her gorgeous home on Sylvan Lake.

Admission: Free for ISMHS members and children younger than age 3; $8/adults, $7/seniors (ages 60+), $5/youth (ages 3-17) Open Wednesday-Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. (EST); Closed Mondays, Tuesdays and Nov. 26 (Thanksgiving Day).

Historic buildings are closed Dec. 7, 2020 through April 1, 2021, but the grounds remain open dawn until dusk, Wednesday through Sunday.

Due to COVID-19 and social distancing requirements, we are offering special timed, indoor tours for a maximum of 10 people, Wednesday through Sunday. Cost for these timed, indoor tours is included with admission, but pre-registration is required by calling the site. Please arrive at least 10 minutes prior to your tour start time to avoid losing your place on the tour. For the tour schedule, please visit indianamuseum.org/ gsp.

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NORTH REGION A DREAM OF BEAUTY Dec. 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 Included with admission

ILY FAM Y! JO

Explore Gene Stratton-Porter’s Cabin in Wildflower Woods decorated for the holidays through the use of photos and descriptions Gene made during the 1917 holiday season.

After the tour, wander the grounds during a self-guided walk and take in the winter beauty of Wildflower Woods. Make a stop at the Carriage House to receive a holiday goodie bag to take home with you. Tours begin at 10 a.m., 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. This event is included with admission.

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LANIER MANSION

STATE HISTORIC SITE

PROGRAMS

601 W. FIRST ST., MADISON, IN 47250 | 812.265.3526

Wander through this sprawling home located on the banks of the Ohio River, featuring Greek Revival architecture.

Admission: Free for ISMHS members and children younger than age 3; $11/adults, $9/seniors (ages 60+), $6/youth (ages 3-17) Open Wednesday-Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. (EST); Closed Mondays and Tuesdays* HOLIDAY HOURS: *Closed Nov. 26 (Thanksgiving Day), Dec. 24 (Christmas Eve), Dec. 25 (Christmas Day), Dec. 31 (New Year’s Eve) and Jan. 1, 2021 (New Year’s Day); open Jan. 18, 2021 (Martin Luther King, Jr. Day – Free Day).

Due to COVID-19 and social distancing requirements, we are offering special timed, indoor tours for a maximum of 10 people, Wednesday through Sunday. Cost for these timed, indoor tours is included with admission, but pre-registration is required by calling the site. Please arrive at least 10 minutes prior to your tour start time to avoid losing your place on the tour. For the tour schedule, please visit indianamuseum.org/ lanier.

Registration for the following programs is available online or by calling 812.265.3526, or at the door pending availability.

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SOUTHEAST REGION NALOXONE TRAINING (AGES 18+) TBD Free

’T CAN S S MI

The United States is in the middle of an opioid crisis that is impacting our families and communities, and Indiana is at the epicenter. At this event, join the Jefferson County Health Department to get trained in the use and administration of naloxone, also known by brand name Narcan. Naloxone is a drug that can reverse the effect of an opioid overdose. Attendees will be trained in how to use naloxone and where it can be obtained, plus have an open discussion on the opioid crisis.

CHILDREN’S PARLOR READING: THE NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS 4:30 to 5:30 p.m., Dec. 12 $8/person, 25% discount for members

Experience the magic of the holidays during a reading of the holiday classic The Night Before Christmas in the parlor of the Lanier Mansion. After the reading, you’ll get a holiday-themed craft to create with your family. Registration required by Dec. 7.

HOLIDAY PARLOR READING: A CHRISTMAS CAROL 7:30 to 8:30 p.m., Dec. 12 $8/person, 25% discount for members

Celebrate the holidays at the Lanier Mansion with a selected reading of Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol. Discover how this timeless classic revitalized the holiday celebrations about the same time the Lanier Mansion was completed. Learn what traditions were like back then and find out how those traditions have influenced the holidays today. Registration required by Dec. 7.

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LEVI AND CATHARINE COFFIN

STATE HISTORIC SITE

PROGRAMS

201 U.S. 27 NORTH, FOUNTAIN CITY, IN 47341 | 765.847.1691

Explore the home where more than 1,000 freedom seekers passed through at this Underground Railroad depot.

Admission: Free for ISMHS members and children younger than age 3; $10/adults, $8/seniors (ages 60+), $5/youth (ages 3-17) Open Wednesday-Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. (EST); Closed Mondays and Tuesdays* HOLIDAY HOURS: *Closed Nov. 26 (Thanksgiving Day), Dec. 24 (Christmas Eve), Dec. 25 (Christmas Day), Dec. 31 (New Year’s Eve), and Jan. 1, 2021 (New Year’s Day); open Jan. 18 (Martin Luther King, Jr. Day – Free Day).

Due to COVID-19 and social distancing requirements, we are offering special timed, indoor tours for a maximum of 10 people, Wednesday through Sunday. Cost for these timed, indoor tours is included with admission, but pre-registration is required by calling the site. Please arrive at least 10 minutes prior to your tour start time to avoid losing your place on the tour. For the tour schedule, please visit indianamuseum.org/ levicoffin.

Registration for the following programs is available online or by calling 765.847.1691, or at the door pending availability.

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CENTRAL REGION

GIRL SCOUT DAY

BE ! 1 to 3 p.m., Nov. 14 E THER $8/scout, $13/adult

Through hands-on activities and exploration of the Coffin interpretive center, you’ll learn why the Underground Railroad was instrumental in aiding freedom seekers on their journey north to Canada, and how Levi and Catharine Coffin impacted their lives.

Registration required by Nov. 13.

HOOSIERS READING FREDERICK DOUGLASS 5:30 to 7 p.m., Nov. 18 $3/person, free for members

Listen in on a community reading of Frederick Douglass’ speech on women’s suffrage, then join in a discussion with John McGivigan of the Frederick Douglass Papers at Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis about how Douglass supported women’s suffrage from the first women’s convention in 1848 through the end of his life.

Registration required by Nov. 17.

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LIMBERLOST

STATE HISTORIC SITE

PROGRAMS

202 E. SIXTH ST., GENEVA, IN 46740 | 260.368.7428

See the natural beauty of the land and explore the home that first inspired Gene Stratton-Porter, a Hoosier author, naturalist and photographer.

Admission: Free for ISMHS members and children younger than age 3; $7/adults, $6/seniors (ages 60+), $3/youth (ages 3-17) Open Wednesday-Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. (EST); Closed Mondays and Tuesdays* HOLIDAY HOURS: *Closed Nov. 26 (Thanksgiving Day), Dec. 24 (Christmas Eve), Dec. 25 (Christmas Day), Dec. 31 (New Year’s Eve) and Jan. 1, 2021 (New Year’s Day); open Jan. 18, 2021 (Martin Luther King, Jr. Day – Free Day).

Due to COVID-19 and social distancing requirements, we are offering special timed, indoor tours for a maximum of 10 people, Wednesday through Sunday. Cost for these timed, indoor tours is included with admission, but pre-registration is required by calling the site. Please arrive at least 10 minutes prior to your tour start time to avoid losing your place on the tour. For the tour schedule, please visit indianamuseum.org/ limberlost.

Registration for the following programs is available online or by calling 260.368.7428, or at the door pending availability.

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NORTH REGION

MARSH AFTER DARK

7 to 9 p.m., Nov. 7 $4/adult, $3/child, 25% discount for members and free for children younger than age 3 Explore the marsh at night following a wildlife presentation, then show off your talents in the Firelight Theater Variety Show. Finish off a night of nocturnal adventure by enjoying the campfire.

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MOVIE MATINEE

1 to 4 p.m., Jan. 24, 2021 $7/adult, $4/child, 25% discount for members and free for children younger than age 3

Enjoy an afternoon of movies based on Gene Stratton-Porter’s books – Laddie (1940) and A Girl of the Limberlost (1934). Ticket price includes refreshments. Registration required by Jan. 22.

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SOUTHWEST REGION

NORTHHARMONY REGION NEW

STATE HISTORIC SITE

PROGRAMS

401 ARTHUR ST., NEW HARMONY, IN 47631 | 812.682.4474

Travel through this charming town and learn about two early-American utopian societies that became a haven for scientists, scholars and others.

Admission: Free for ISMHS members, children younger than age 6, residents of New Harmony, and University of Southern Indiana students and staff (with ID); $15/adults (ages 18+), $12/seniors (ages 60+), $5/youth (ages 6-17) and non-USI students (with ID); $30/family ticket Tours begin at the Visitors Center/Atheneum. Guided tours offered at 1 p.m. (CST) on Saturdays and Sundays through Dec. 30. Closed Dec. 26. No tours offered Dec. 31, 2020 through March 14, 2021.

Registration for the below programs is available online at indianamuseum.org/new-harmony

VIRTUAL FASHIONING SUFFRAGE (AGES 10+) 6 to 7:30 p.m., Dec. 18 Free

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UAL VIRT M! GRA PRO

In this virtual event, discover how clothing and appearance became much more than a mere fashion statement during the suffrage movement. By using mainstream fashion styles and suffrage colors to advance their cause, suffragists transformed their image and the popular understandings of political campaigning. Then learn how fashion is still used as a tool in political campaigns today. This is a virtual event with registration via ZOOM.

GIVE THE GIFT OF EXPERIENCES A gift of membership to the Indiana State Museum and Historic Sites provides your loved ones FREE general admission for a year – as well as discounts on programs and events – at all 12 locations.

Gift memberships can be purchased at indianamuseum.org/memberships or by calling 317.232.1637. Purchase a gift membership by Dec. 9 to guarantee delivery of the cards in time for the holidays.

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T.C. STEELE

STATE HISTORIC SITE

PROGRAMS

4220 T.C. STEELE ROAD, NASHVILLE, IN 47448 | 812.988.2785

Discover the Brown County home and studio of Indiana artist T.C. Steele and his wife Selma. Visit T.C.’s Outdoor Studio, and encounter art in the locations where Steele originally painted it.

Admission: Free for ISMHS members and children younger than age 3; $10/adults, $8/seniors (ages 60+), $5/youth (ages 3-17) Open Wednesday-Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. (EST); Closed Mondays and Tuesdays* HOLIDAY HOURS: *Closed Nov. 26 (Thanksgiving Day), Dec. 24 (Christmas Eve) and Dec. 25 (Christmas Day), Dec. 31 (New Year’s Eve) and Jan. 1, 2021 (New Year’s Day); open Jan. 18 (Martin Luther King, Jr. Day – Free Day).

Due to COVID-19 and social distancing requirements, we are offering special timed, indoor tours for a maximum of 10 people, Wednesday through Sunday. Cost for these timed, indoor tours is included with admission, but pre-registration is required by calling the site. Please arrive at least 10 minutes prior to your tour start time to avoid losing your place on the tour. For the tour schedule, please visit indianamuseum.org/ tc-steele.

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CENTRAL REGION

STEELE’S COUNTRY CHRISTMAS

10 a.m. to noon and 1 to 4 p.m., Dec. 6 $13/adults, $11/seniors, $8/youth, $3/members Experience the magic of the ILY holidays in two very different FAM N! FU ways during this annual St. Nicholas Day celebration. During our “contact-free” morning, create a gingerbread house and listen in to a “Feathered Friends” presentation with a naturalist on the grounds of the Steeles’ Brown County home. During a more traditional celebration in the afternoon, take a socially distant photo with St. Nicholas and Belsnickel, plus enjoy cookies, crafts, a holiday music program and more.

Registration required by Dec. 2.

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SOUTHWEST REGION

VINCENNES

STATE HISTORIC SITE

1 W. HARRISON ST., VINCENNES, IN 47591 | 812.882.7422

Step back in time with a visit to Indiana’s territorial capitol and tour the original building where Indiana’s first legislators met.

Admission: Free for ISMHS members and children younger than age 3; $7/adults, $6/seniors (ages 60+), $5/youth (ages 3-17) Open Wednesday-Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. (EST); Closed Mondays and Tuesdays* HOLIDAY HOURS: *Closed Nov. 26 (Thanksgiving Day), Dec. 24 (Christmas Eve), Dec. 25 (Christmas Day), Dec. 31 (New Year’s Eve) and Jan. 1, 2021 (New Year’s Day); open Jan. 18 (Martin Luther King, Jr. Day – Free Day).

Due to COVID-19 and social distancing requirements, we are offering special timed, indoor tours for a maximum of 10 people, Wednesday through Sunday. Cost for these timed, indoor tours is included with admission, but pre-registration is required by calling the site. Please arrive at least 10 minutes prior to your tour start time to avoid losing your place on the tour. For the tour schedule, please visit indianamuseum.org/ vincennes.

Registration for the following programs is available online or by calling 812.882.7422, or at the door pending availability.

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CENTRAL REGION

WHITEWATER CANAL

STATE HISTORIC SITE

PROGRAMS

19073 MAIN ST., METAMORA, IN 47030 | 765.647.6512

Visit the Metamora Grist Mill for a transformed experience full of hands-on interactives, including a chance to explore mill mechanics, a train table with different modes of transportation and more.

Plus, get an up-close look at the Duck Creek Aqueduct, a National Historic Landmark and the only structure of its kind in the United States.

Admission: Free for ISMHS members and children younger than age 3; $5/adults (ages 18+), $4/seniors (ages 60+), $3/youth (ages 3-17) Whitewater Canal State Historic Site is closed to the public November through March, except for select dates in November and December. For more information about this location, visit indianamuseum.org/whitewater.

METAMORA OLD FASHIONED CHRISTMAS WALK

S LET’ K! Noon to 9 p.m., Nov. 27-28, Dec. 4-5, 11-12, 18-19; L Noon to 5 p.m., Nov. 29, Dec. 6, 13 & 20 WA Free

Visit Indiana’s Canal Town during one of the prettiest times of the year. Enjoy festive decorations, live music, shopping and more. Visit the Grist Mill to see corn-grinding demonstrations and purchase freshly ground cornmeal to take home.

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