Join us in person at Central Library to learn about Monument Circle. This history talk is part of the Culture, History, and Society: Historic Indianapolis Metropolitan Area programs. Register now.
Culture, History, and Society: Historic Indianapolis Metropolitan Area—Experience the heart of the Circle City during an illustrated in-person talk of Indianapolis’s most recognizable historic district while exploring the fascinating past of a landmark that has come to define the city. View landmarks from various eras, including the symbolism behind the Soldiers & Sailors Monument, Christ Church Cathedral, Circle Theatre, and more. Along the way, hear stories and little-known history, revealing how the district’s art, architecture, and dynamic combination of public and private spaces give Indy its distinctive character. This talk will be held in person in the Indianapolis Special Collections Room (ISCR) located on the 6th floor within Central Library. Register now.
Presented by: Suzanne Stanis is the Vice President of Education for Indiana Landmarks. She has a bachelor’s degree from Hanover College and a Master of Library Science from Indiana University. Suzanne is the creator of continuing education courses, workshops, and children’s camps. She also supervises Indiana Landmarks’ heritage tourism divisions in Indianapolis; French Lick; West Baden Springs; and Samara, a Frank Lloyd Wright-designed house in West Lafayette. During her 30-plus years with Indiana Landmarks, she has researched and nominated over fifteen buildings and neighborhoods to the National Register of Historic Places. As librarian for the organization, Suzanne regularly assists people researching and restoring historic houses.
Digital Indy—Monument Circle
Encyclopedia of Indianapolis—Monument Circle
The Indianapolis Public Library (IndyPL)—Monument Circle (Indianapolis, Ind.)
This free in-person program is part of the Culture, History, and Society: Historic Indianapolis Metropolitan Area programs hosted by the Indianapolis Special Collections Room (ISCR) located on the 6th floor within Central Library. Made possible by Friends of the Library through gifts to The Indianapolis Public Library Foundation. Age Group: Adults
AGE GROUP: | Seniors | Educators | Adults |
EVENT TYPE: | Lecture/Panel Discussion | Indianapolis Special Collections Room |
TAGS: | one hour lecture | monumnent circle | local history | iscr programs | iscr lectures | iscr history topics | indy history | Indianapolis special collections room | indianapolis history | indianapolis | indiana landmarks | history lectures | early indianapolis | culture history and society |
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