Conversations in Indiana African American History and Culture

Select Thursdays

6 p.m. EDT
Indiana Landmarks Center, 1201 Central Ave., Indianapolis and Online

In this recurring series presented by Freetown Village, historians, researchers, and educators discuss topics related to Indiana’s Black heritage, followed by question-and-answer sessions. Sponsored by Indiana Landmarks’ Black Heritage Preservation Program, Indiana Humanities, IUI Africana Studies, and Association of the Study of African American Life and History Joseph Taylor Branch.

View all upcoming Freetown Village events at freetown.org/new-events.

October 17, 2024

6 p.m. EDT (Doors open at 5:30 p.m.)
Indiana Landmarks Center, 1201 Central Ave., Indianapolis and Online

Stopping the Erasure of Hoosier Black Heritage

Black heritage communities and their histories are being erased throughout the nation. Indiana is no exception. Eunice Trotter, Director of Indiana Landmarks Black Heritage Preservation Program, highlights the work that Indiana Landmarks is doing to preserve the history of those communities.

Doors open at 5:30 p.m. at Indiana Landmarks Center and talk begins at 6 p.m. in person and online. Free with RSVP. Learn more and register at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/conversations-in-indiana-african-american-history-culture-10172024-tickets-989264575977