Moment of Indiana History
podcasts Archive
May 2, 2005
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Covered Bridges
In the early 1830s, the first National Road crossed Indiana, ushering in the era of covered bridges. The first Hoosier covered bridge, in Henry County, was completed in 1835.
April 25, 2005
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T.C. Steele
Theodore Clement “T.C.” Steele is part of the “Hoosier Group of impressionist painters” that transformed art in Indiana by promoting the idea of painting “out in the open.”
April 18, 2005
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Gus Grissom
Virgil “Gus” Grissom from Mitchell, Indiana graduated from Purdue University, joined the Air Force, and went on to become one of the nation’s seven original Mercury astronauts.
April 11, 2005
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Mound Builders
During the Dark Ages, a Native American culture, known today as the Mississippian Moundbuilders, thrived in what is now the Angel Mounds State Historic Site in Evansville.
April 4, 2005
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Pop Quiz
What are the Indiana state bird, tree, and flower. The answers are …
April 4, 2005
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Indiana State Flag
In 1916, the Daughter’s of the American Revolution sponsored a competition to design a state banner. Paul Hadley of Mooresville, Indiana created the winning design.
March 28, 2005
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"Mad" Anthony Wayne
Revolutionary general “Mad” Anthony Wayne prepared an offensive against the Indians. On August 20, 1794, Wayne’s army won a decisive victory at Fallen Timbers, just south of modern day Toledo.
March 21, 2005
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The McLaughlin Brothers
The American Civil War pitted brother against brother. John McLaughlin of the 47th Indiana Infantry arrested his brother Harry of the 35th Alabama infantry after the Battle of Champion Hill.
March 14, 2005
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New Harmony
Robert Owen from Scotland bought the Posey County Village of Harmony, which was founded in 1814 by a group known as the Harmonists who created a Utopia based on work and prayer.
March 7, 2005
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Mary Lyon Taylor
When Mary Lyon Taylor’s family fell on hard financial times, she considered how she could contribute to her family’s livelihood. Mary decided to pursue photography, and became an innovator.
