Indiana War Memorials

Happy Birthday to the U.S. Army.

Did you know the Army was created before our nation declared independence? Our Nation's Army has seen it all from the Revolutionary War through today! Thank you!

On this day in 1777, the Second Continental Congress officially adopted a singular flag for the Continental Army. For the first time the Thirteen Colonies had a single flag under which to fight the British.

The first "American" flag consisted of thirteen white and red stripes, signifying the thirteen colonies and thirteen white stars in blue "representing a new constellation."

Did you know the Indiana War Memorial Museum has a reproduction of the “Betsy Ross Flag” on display? The Indiana War Memorial Museum is open Wednesday through Sunday from 9 to 5. Admission is free!

*** The Shrine Room is now open to visit!

Commemorate a Veteran’s legacy this Memorial Day by purchasing a Brick of Honor through Indiana War Memorials Foundation.

The bricks are placed at the foot of the Soldiers and Sailors Monument on Monument Circle in downtown Indianapolis, creating a lasting tribute to each veteran’s service and sacrifice.

To learn more visit: https://www.indianawarmemorials.org/comm.../bricks-of-honor/

Have you visited University Park this summer? University Park has plenty of benches and picnic tables and is a great spot to enjoy an afternoon outside in Downtown Indy this summer!

The day has arrived!!!

The Shrine Room in the Indiana War Memorial Museum will be re-opening TODAY, June 10th. Please plan a visit to see the Shrine Room and the Indiana War Memorial Museum.

The IWM museum will be open from 9:00am - 5:00pm.

*** The Indiana War Memorial is FREE to the public.

Following construction to the roof and other important features, the Shrine Room in the Indiana War Memorial Museum will be re-opening Wednesday, June 10th. Please plan a visit to see the Shrine Room and the Indiana War Memorial Museum

The IWM museum will be open from 9:00am - 5:00pm.

*** The Indiana War Memorial is FREE to the public.

Today is the anniversary of D-Day. On this day - in 1944 - more than 160,000 Allied troops landed along a stretch of heavily-fortified French coastline on the beaches of Normandy.

The sacrifices made by the Allied troops that day allowed for more than 100,000 service members to join the difficult struggle across Europe, eventually leading to an Allied victory.

Learn more about D-Day and the many Hoosiers who made the ultimate sacrifice at the Indiana War Memorials Museum open Wednesday through Sunday from 9am to 5pm. Admission is free!

*** The Shrine Room will reopen honoring the 250th anniversary of the United States on June 10th, 2026.

Today the Battle of Midway began in 1942. The Battle was a turning point in the Pacific during WWII.

Did you know Raymond A Spruance, the commander of the U.S. naval forces, was raised in Indianapolis and graduated from Shortridge High School? Learn more about Admiral Spruance and other Hoosiers who served in World War II at the Indiana War Memorial Museum open Wednesday through Sunday between 9am and 5pm.

Admission is free!

*** The Shrine Room will reopen for the 250th anniversary of the United States on July 4th, 2026.

Commemorate a Veteran’s legacy this late-Spring by purchasing a Brick of Honor through Indiana War Memorials Foundation.

The bricks are placed at the foot of the Soldiers and Sailors Monument on Monument Circle in downtown Indianapolis, creating a lasting tribute to each veteran’s service and sacrifice.

To learn more visit: https://www.indianawarmemorials.org/comm.../bricks-of-honor/