Learn About Indiana History at These 35 Spots on Throwback Thursday

Granted statehood in 1816, Indiana’s history dates back well over 200 years. Throwback Thursday celebrates Indiana’s historic destinations with discounts at 35 locations around the Hoosier State on May 10.  From sites of historic significance to antiques and historic downtown shopping districts there are lots of reasons to learn about history this Visit Indiana Week. See all 35 Throwback Thursday Discounts below.

Find more of the 200+ Visit Indiana Week discounts!

Angel Mounds State Historic Site, Evansville
On May 10, plan your Throwback Thursday with a day trip, back in time, to one (or more!) of the Indiana State Museum & Historic Sites’ locations and save $2 on your admission. 

Amish Acres Historic Farm & Heritage Resort, Nappanee 
$5 off PastPort Package. Experience Indiana’s only professional repertory musical theatre, guided house & farm tours, farm wagon ride tour, buggy ride around the farm’s pond, two documentary films explaining the whys and ways of the Amish, shopping in quaint shops and delicious food prepared by the Amish bakery and kitchen staff including the famous Threshers Dinner in the Restaurant Barn.

Benjamin Harrison Presidential Site, Indianapolis
Take a tour of the beautiful 10,000 sq.ft. Italianate Victorian family home of President Benjamin Harrison. Explore three floors, ten rooms, two special exhibits, and a nationally significant collection of over 10,000 artifacts. Grab a friend and visit the Presidential Site on Throwback Thursday, May 10, as we celebrate Visit Indiana week with buy one get one tours! Use code ThrowbackThursday2018 to access this awesome deal.

Brown County Antique Mall, Nashville
Stop in for 10% off your purchase of over $20 when paying with cash or check, This offer excludes any items marked “Firm”. The Brown County Antique Mall has been operating for more than forty-five years. Our building is filled with 7,000 square feet of antiques, art, jewelry, collectibles, and artifacts! We also have an art gallery that displays and sells early Brown County, Indiana, and American paintings.

Camp Atterbury Museum, Franklin
Visit Camp Atterbury Museum and, across the street, visit the outdoor museum to see a monument and get your photo with military tanks, helicopters and other military hardware. The Prisoner of War Chapel is another interesting site to view and is about three miles away. Free Year Round!

Civic Theatre of Greater Lafayette
Civic Theatre presents One Size Fits All Improv Comedy Troupe on Thursday May 10th at 7:00 pm at The Monon Depot Theatre in downtown Lafayette, Indiana! Come join us for a night of fun and laughs as One Size Fits All performs their special brand of family friendly humor! Tickets are a special, Pay What You Can at the door! Seating will be general admission and is limited so come early to grab a seat! Doors open at 6:30 at 320 N. 5th Street! Bring the entire family for an affordable night of fun!

Conner Prairie, Fishers
Redeem this coupon and receive $2 off the price of daytime general admission, valid for up to four discounts. This coupon is not valid with any other promotional discounts, special events, classes or programs. Code GA34B. Coupon does not have cash value, offer valid only on May 10, 2018.

Coppes Commons, Nappanee
Special guided tours on May 10th, at 10 am and 2 pm will introduce you to the longest-continuously-operating cabinet maker in the country and bring to life the birthplace of one of Indiana’s most prominent Hoosier Cabinet manufacturers. You’ll also receive expert information on various pieces in our Hoosier Cabinet Museum and a free gift handcrafted by our resident artisans!

Corydon Capitol State Historic Site, Corydon
On May 10, plan your Throwback Thursday with a day trip, back in time, to one (or more!) of the Indiana State Museum & Historic Sites’ locations and save $2 on your admission. 

Culbertson Mansion State Historic Site, New Albany
On May 10, plan your Throwback Thursday with a day trip, back in time, to one (or more!) of the Indiana State Museum & Historic Sites’ locations and save $2 on your admission. 

The Emerald Pencil, Nashville
On Throwback Thursday of Visit Indiana Week (May 10) The Emerald Pencil in Nashville will offer a one day “sale” all vintage and antique items in the shop will be 50% off.

Eugene and Marilyn Glick Indiana History Center, Indianapolis
Enjoy free admission on Throwback Thursday. Get your blue on in Indianapolis Colts: The Exhibit at the History Center. Visit our You Are There exhibits and travel back in time to Indiana during the Civil War and World War II.   Take a journey in Destination Indiana, learn how we preserve our historical photos and documents, and take in the sounds in the Cole Porter Room. Step on board History on Wheels and take in the Auto Indiana exhibit that is hitting the road soon for its second season.

Evansville Museum of Arts, History & Science 
Enjoy the Evansville Museum of Arts, History & Science for FREE 5-8PM on May 10th or anytime that day with $2 OFF general admission. Plus, receive 20% OFF memberships! The Evansville Museum of Arts, History & Science is a general museum located in the Historic District in Downtown Evansville. The Museum offers exhibitions, educational happenings and family programming that feed the mind and soul. Make sure to see the exciting, panoramic films in the Koch Immersive Theater!

Fort Wayne History Center 
Explore more than 28,000 artifacts at the Fort Wayne History Center with the Buy One Get One Admission on Sunday, May 6 and Thursday, May 10, 2018.

Fountain Alley BodyCare, Historic Downtown Madison
10% off All Body Care Products at this shop in Historic Downtown Madison. Come and cut your own handmade soap in Historic Madison, Indiana.  We handcraft over 45 types of Soap and other Bath and Body Care. With something for everyone, from Charcoal and Lava to Ivy Comfort, Sunny Daze to Patchouli we have a soap for you.  It’s Aromatherapeutic, essential oil, all Natural, bio-degradable, herbal, old fashioned handmade and local made.

Gene Stratton-Porter State Historic Site, Rome City
On May 10, plan your Throwback Thursday with a day trip, back in time, to one (or more!) of the Indiana State Museum & Historic Sites’ locations and save $2 on your admission. 

George Rogers Clark National Historical Park, Vincennes
The park features a massive granite memorial which commemorates the conquest of the Old Northwest Territory. It is the largest national monument outside of Washington, D.C. The Memorial is located on the site of the former British Fort Sackville which was captured by Colonel George Rogers Clark and his army of 170 frontiersmen and Frenchmen. The moment of the fort’s surrender on February 25, 1779 marks the birth of the United States north of the Ohio River. Free admission year round!

Haan Mansion Museum of Indiana Art, Lafayette
The Haan Museum features an extraordinary collection of Indiana art including paintings, ceramics, bronze and stone sculptures, and an array of American furniture and antiques all housed within a mansion that served as the Connecticut Building from the 1904 St. Louis World’s Fair. Guests are also invited to stroll through our Sculpture Garden and explore our Nature trail. *Buy One Get One Free Admission good for Monday, May 7, 2018 and Thrusday, May 10, 2018.

Indiana State Capitol Tours, Indianapolis
Since 1888, the Indiana Capitol has stood proudly as one of the nation’s most impressive government buildings. Free admission and tours year round!

Landmarks Emporium at French Lick Resort, French Lick
Stop by Indiana Landmarks Emporium at French Lick Springs Hotel or West Baden Springs Hotel to enjoy a 20% discount on emporium merchandise. Mention Throwback Thursday at the register to receive the discount. While there take a guided historical walking tour of French Lick Springs Hotel or West Baden Springs Hotel.  Be captivated by the elaborate and colorful histories of both of these enchanting hotels. Offer available on May 6 – 12, 2018.

Lanier Mansion State Historic Site, Madison
On May 10, plan your Throwback Thursday with a day trip, back in time, to one (or more!) of the Indiana State Museum & Historic Sites’ locations and save $2 on your admission. 

Levi and Catharine Coffin State Historic Site, Fountain City
On May 10, plan your Throwback Thursday with a day trip, back in time, to one (or more!) of the Indiana State Museum & Historic Sites’ locations and save $2 on your admission. 

Limberlost State Historic Site, Geneva
On May 10, plan your Throwback Thursday with a day trip, back in time, to one (or more!) of the Indiana State Museum & Historic Sites’ locations and save $2 on your admission. 

Lincoln Amphitheatre, Lincoln City
Get general admission tickets to “Young Abe Lincoln” for just $12! Children 12 and under are free of charge, so this $12 general admission (a nearly $8 discount off of the ticketed price) is an added incentive to come see the only play in the United States based on Lincoln’s life that is actually performed on ground that he walked as a child. Additionally, the 2018 adaptation of Young Abe Lincoln is an encore presentation and will be replaced with a new production in 2019. Discount available May 6-12, online only. Use promo code VISIT1INDIANA.

Lincoln Pioneer Village & Museum, Rockport
Buy one admission, get one free to the Lincoln Pioneer Village & Museum in Rockport, Indiana, for Throwback Thursday during Visit Indiana Week. Take a relaxing look back into history with 13 Lincoln-era replica cabins in memorial to Abraham Lincoln’s years spent in Spencer County. Explore such cabins as the Pioneer Schoolhouse, the Lincoln Homestead Cabin, and the Old Pigeon Baptist Church.

Monastery Immaculate Conception, Ferdinand
Known as the “Castle on the Hill,” the Monastery, founded in 1867, is home to one of the nation’s largest group of Benedictine women. The distinctive, Romanesque dome rises majestically over the town of Ferdinand, standing at 87 feet from the floor and 32 and a half feet in diameter. Free Year Round!

New Harmony State Historic Site, New Harmony
On May 10, plan your Throwback Thursday with a day trip, back in time, to one (or more!) of the Indiana State Museum & Historic Sites’ locations and save $2 on your admission. 

Saint Meinrad Archabbey, St. Meinrad
Saint Meinrad Archabbey offers a peaceful and spiritual retreat with beautiful grounds and the opportunity for prayer with Benedictine monks. Founded in 1854, Saint Meinrad is one of only two archabbeys in the U.S. and one of 11 in the world. Free admission year round.

Schimpff’s Confectionery, Jeffersonville
Watch and smell the cinnamon red hot drops being made at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, May 8 and 11:30 a.m. on Thursday, May 10 at Schimpff’s Confectionery. Husband and wife duo, Warren and Jill Schimpff will demonstrate the art of making cinnamon red hot drops in their family-owned and operated store in downtown Jeffersonville. You can laugh with them as they describe the process and make jokes along the way. NOTE: This takes place on Tuesday, May 8 and Thursday, May 10.

Shipshewana Area Historical Society
Stop in the Shipshewana Area Historical Society for free and learn about the history that makes up this unique town.

Story Inn, Nashville
25% off lodging Monday-Thursday at the Historic Story Inn. Whether you select the intimate charm of an Inn room, the rustic elegance of a spacious Garrison Cabin room, or uniquely historic ambience of a village cottage, the Story Inn’s accommodations offer a haven of carefree comfort. From clawfoot tubs, to private garden balconies, your accommodations reflect a meticulous attention to preserve the unique quality of this historic setting.

T.C. Steele State Historic Site, Nashville
On May 10, plan your Throwback Thursday with a day trip, back in time, to one (or more!) of the Indiana State Museum & Historic Sites’ locations and save $2 on your admission. 

Topeka Area Historical Society, Topeka
Stop in the Topeka Area Historical Society Depot for free on Thursday, May 10 from 10am – 2pm. Take advantage of the chance to learn about the unique history for the small Indiana town.

USS LST 325 Ship Memorial, Evansville
Receive BOGO free admission (equal or lesser value) when you mention Visit Indiana Week on May 10th. Called the ship that won the war by Churchill, the LSTs were essential in sea-to-land invasions and many were built in Evansville, Indiana. The LST 325 is 328 ft. long, 50 ft. wide and 1,625 tons of steel power. This floating piece of history was on site in Normandy on D-Day. She is also the “Last of the Class,” meaning she is the only operational LST in existence.

Vincennes State Historic Site, Vincennes
On May 10, plan your Throwback Thursday with a day trip, back in time, to one (or more!) of the Indiana State Museum & Historic Sites’ locations and save $2 on your admission. 

Whitewater Canal State Historic Site, Metamora
On May 10, plan your Throwback Thursday with a day trip, back in time, to one (or more!) of the Indiana State Museum & Historic Sites’ locations and save $2 on your admission. 

State Parks Sunday kicks off a week of discounts around the Hoosier State for Visit Indiana Week on May 6 with free admission to 51 Indiana DNR properties. Travelers will be able to see discounts and/or free admission at 200+ properties during Visit Indiana Week! May 7 is Museum Monday with discounted or free entry at 29 museums around the state. Tastings Tuesday will see discounts at 38 Indiana wineries, breweries, cideries and meaderies on May 8. Wild Wednesday features discounts at 13 animal and wilderness experiences on May 9.  Throwback Thursday celebrates Indiana’s historical destinations with discounts at 35 locations around the Hoosier State on May 10. Bring the appetite on Foodie Friday, as 28 Indiana eateries will offer discounts on May 11. And close out the week with Sports and Outdoor Saturday, featuring 21 discounts on sporting events, history or activities on May 12.