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The unfolding of history. Then — and now.

 
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Blizzard Of 1978

The worst blizzard in Indianapolis history battered the city and most of Indiana on January 25-27. The “Great Blizzard of 1978” was part of a regional storm system that ravaged… Read More »Blizzard Of 1978

Block Forum Lecture Series

A legacy from the estate of Edward A. Block, a member of the Indianapolis Hebrew Congregation and heir of William H. Block Company department stores, provided the endowment for this adult… Read More »Block Forum Lecture Series

Brickyard 200

The Brickyard 200 began as the Brickyard 400, a 400-mile stock car race at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. The race was sanctioned by the National Association for Stock Car Auto… Read More »Brickyard 200

Broad Ripple Art Fair

On May 23, 1971, the first Broad Ripple Art Fair (BRAF) took place on a concrete parking deck beside the Central Canal in Broad Ripple. The fair was the brainchild… Read More »Broad Ripple Art Fair

Burger Chef Murders

On November 18, 1978, an off-duty employee of the Speedway Burger Chef, 5725 Crawfordsville Road, discovered the backdoor of the restaurant open and the staff missing. Four youthful employees were… Read More »Burger Chef Murders

Butler Relays 

Founded by Butler University track coach Herman Phillips, the Butler Relays were a prestigious American track and field competition. Phillips had won three NCAA quarter-mile championships and was a member… Read More »Butler Relays 

Butler Romantic Festival

The Butler Romantic Festival has celebrated Romantic music at Butler University annually for 21 years. Frank Cooper, a Butler music professor, founded the festival. Orchestral and vocal music, dance, lectures,… Read More »Butler Romantic Festival

Celebration Of Hope 

In 1994, Light Of The World Christian Church and Second Presbyterian Church held one joint worship service each year as a symbol of racial reconciliation. Light of the World is a… Read More »Celebration Of Hope 

Circle City Classic

Circle City Classic is a weekend celebration of African American achievements, culminating in an annual football match between two Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU). Patterned after the Bayou Classic… Read More »Circle City Classic

Civil War Treason Trials

The Indianapolis military-commission “treason trials” of 1864 arose from the threat posed to the Union war effort and the survival of the United States by secret organizations that existed in… Read More »Civil War Treason Trials

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