'Soldiers & Sailors Monument is located in the heart of downtown Indianapolis, at Memorial Circle. It was established in 1902. The Monument stands 284 feet, 6 inches high, only 15 feet shorter than the Statue of Liberty. It is one of the most beautiful landmarks in the world, and the building has come to symbolize both the City of Indianapolis and the State of Indiana. This memorial is a tribute to Indiana soldiers who served in the Civil War. Visitors can see the Soldiers & Sailors Memorial for Shine a Star, a light show with a seasonal theme, and a signature salute for the night. The interior has an observatory and a gift shop.
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SOLDIERS' AND SAILORS' MONUMENT REVIEWS
This place is aesthetic! So many people love going downtown during the weekend just to sit at the circle. It is pretty chill and you get to meet amazing people. People singing, dancing, many eating and car meets as well. It is also a place that several individuals go to distressed and I think that is pretty amazing. On top of that, the circle center Christmas light during December is heartwarming! We Hoosiers absolutely love it!
What beautiful landmark! You can tell they maintain it very well. It's very clean. They have two fountains that waterfall into big pools on two sides. I've seen people sit at the top on he ledge. It's very romantic. It's well lit and a nice place to walk around and hang out or to get your mind off things. You are at the center of downtown so it's an easy landmark to go to when you are lost.
Such a beautiful historical monument. The lights around it at night are stunning. Hope to see it again in warmer weather when the fountain is in use. Also would like to see how it looks in daylight.
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Indiana World War Memorial is an urban feature located in Indianapolis, In, originally built to honor the veterans of World War I. The Memorial is a museum of 30,000 square feet of military equipment and objects, three parks, four waterfalls, and 25 acres of monuments, sculptures, and statues. The origins of the Indiana World War Memorial Plaza lay in a 1919 attempt by Indianapolis to lure. It was designated a National Historic Landmark District. It hosts significant public events and festivals with small private functions. This calcareous and marble Memorial in a mausoleum style pays tribute to Hoosiers, who were killed during the war. The centerpiece of the plaza is the Indiana World War Memorial. It was designated a National Historic Landmark District.
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Sailors Monument, Education Program, Veteran's Memorial Plaza, American Legion Mall, Tours and Group Visits, Girl Scouts Summer Camps & University Park
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Wed-Sun: 9am - 5pm
Mon & Tue: Closed
Mon & Tue: Closed
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INDIANA WORLD WAR MEMORIAL REVIEWS
Excellent museum in a stunning and conveniently located building downtown. The museum itself is very well laid out, with amazing and informative displays covering every conflict from pre-revolutionary times to the present day, with an emphasis on Indiana's involvement and many significant contributions. Definitely an informative, entertaining, and humbling experience. If you have any interest in history, this is a DO NOT MISS experience.
I’m really glad we made the time to visit. A wonderful place with good exhibits and a chance to see a classic American building. We found the names of family relatives from the world war on the memorial wall and visit the solemn centerpiece. Well worth the visit.
This is one of the best war memorials in the country. The history and architecture are really stunning. There is actually a military museum in the basement that is great. There is also a grand alter room on the top that takes your breath away. All in all, a very worthwhile place to visit.
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'Indiana Historical Society' is one of the United States' oldest and most extensive historical societies and describes itself as "Indiana's Storyteller". It has over 70,000 online digital images representing 61 collections, 3,500 sheet music pieces, 3,300 items, and 1,7 million photos in 615 digital collections. The building of 165,000 square feet features a 300-seat theatre, the William H. Smith Memorial Library, a vault to hold the precious collections of IHS. It provides programs for young people, adults, and their families. It is an award-winning collection with millions of items from the past of Indiana. A field trip is available.
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Digital Image Collections, Artifacts, Genealogy Groups, Research and Adult Group Visits, Cole Porter Room, Library, Archives, Field Trip, Historical Societies, Printed Collections, Eli Lilly Hall & History Lab
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Adult: $13
Senior (60 and over): $12
Youth (5-17): $5
Senior (60 and over): $12
Youth (5-17): $5
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Wed-Sat: 10am - 5pm
Sun-Tue: Closed
Sun-Tue: Closed
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INDIANA HISTORICAL SOCIETY REVIEWS
These people doing an amazing job of keeping Indiana history alive. It's in a beautiful part of downtown right on the canal. While you are checking out the museum or heading to your next meal down below check out the schedule for the summer events. They have concerts All Summer Long Outdoors where you and your family and friends can sit along the canal in the lawn listening to the band.
I went to see their 92 different themed Christmas trees and really enjoyed myself. The staff who played the role in the exhibit with the preacher did a great job! He was pretty versed on religion as well as Indiana history. We were also given a little lesson on how they preserve old Indiana manuscripts-fairly fascinating.
Such a wonderful resource for history lovers and genealogical researchers. I could spend hours amongst the books, registries, and records. This is a hidden gem, a very lovely building with a trove of historical items. There's also a superb gift shop with unique and interesting items.
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