Indiana is home to over 550 historical societies, preservation organizations, and heritage groups. From major institutions in Indianapolis to small-town societies preserving local heritage, these organizations maintain vital connections to Indiana's rich past.
Featured Historical Societies
Conner Prairie
Location: Fishers, IN
Founded: 1934
Living history museum interpreting 19th-century Indiana life through immersive experiences. Costumed interpreters in historic buildings recreate 1836 prairie town and Civil War camp
Website: connerprairie.org
Conner Prairie Interactive History Park
Location: Fishers, IN
Founded: 1934
Living history museum and outdoor history park showcasing 19th-century Indiana life through costumed interpreters, historic buildings, and interactive experiences spanning pioneer to Civil War eras
Website: connerprairie.org
Indiana Historical Society
Location: Indianapolis, IN
Founded: 1830
State's oldest and largest historical organization operating museum and extensive library. Collections document Hoosier history from Native cultures through modern times
Website: indianahistory.org
Indiana State Museum
Location: Indianapolis, IN
Founded: 1862
Comprehensive museum exploring Indiana's natural and cultural history. Collections cover prehistoric peoples, pioneer settlement, sports heritage, and industrial development
Website: indianamuseum.org
New Harmony Historic District
Location: New Harmony, IN
Founded: 1814
Utopian community founded by Harmonists, later site of Robert Owen's social experiment. Preserved historic buildings interpret early 19th-century communal living experiments
Website: visitnewharmony.com
Studebaker National Museum
Location: South Bend, IN
Founded: 2005
Preserves legacy of Studebaker family from wagon-making to automobile manufacturing. Collections include presidential carriages, classic cars, and industrial history of South Bend. The Studebaker National Museum houses the world's largest collection of U.S
Website: studebakermuseum.org
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- Indiana Historical Society - Statewide history organization
- Indiana Division of Historic Preservation and Archaeology - State historic preservation programs
- Indiana State Archives - State archives in Indianapolis