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Posts tagged history

May 16, 2013

 

Indianapolis Catacombs

Indianapolis Catacombs

Built in 1886 as part of Tomlinson Hall, the Indianapolis Catacombs remained after the hall burned! Today, the catacombs' purpose continues to be a mystery!

April 11, 2013

 

What's in a Picture

What’s in a Picture?

In the premiere of our "What's in a Picture" series, we explore the hidden history of Vigée Le Brun's "Portrait of Mrs. Chinnery," at the IU Art Museum.

April 11, 2013

 

Vigée Le Brun

Vigée Le Brun

IU Art Museum Director, Heidi Gealt, joins us to provide details on the "Three Remarkable Women" exhibit, featuring Le Brun's "Portrait of Mrs. Chinnery."

February 7, 2013

 

Heinl's Flower Shop

Heinl’s Flower Shop

Founded in 1863, the Heinl’s Flower Shop is the oldest flower shop in the Midwest! Heinl’s Flower Shop continues to bring joy and beauty to Terre Haute.

December 20, 2012

 

Santa Claus Statue

Santa Claus Statue

The Weekly Special visits Santa Claus, Indiana, to see the world's oldest Santa Claus statue and learn more about this amazing restoration project!

December 20, 2012

 

Conner Prairie

Conner Prairie’s Outdoor Adventure

The Weekly Special steps back into 1836 to learn how some of the earliest Hoosiers celebrated the holidays!

October 11, 2012

 

The History of Willard Library

Joe Hren joins Willard Library Director, Greg Hager, to learn more about Indiana’s oldest library building, and the benefactor that made it possible.

October 11, 2012

 

Willard Library

The Haunting of Willard Library

Weekly Special hosts Joe Hren and Pam Thrash get a sneak peak of Willard Library’s ghost tour as they visit some of its most infamous haunted sites.

October 11, 2012

 

Willard Library Ghost Cams

Director Greg Hager explains the beginning of Willard Library’s paranormal fame, and the library’s continued international following of virtual ghost hunters.

October 11, 2012

 

The Legend Of The Grey Lady

Eva Sanford explains the legend of Willard Library’s Grey Lady, and the storied history behind her assumed identity, Louise Carpenter.

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