Indiana Insider Blog

We are in the midst of the most wonderful time of year – baseball season! Indiana has no shortage of Minor League Baseball to enjoy with the Indianapolis Indians at Victory Field, South Bend Cubs at Four Winds Field, Fort Wayne... Read more

Quick Indiana history quiz:  What was the first capital of Indiana? If you said Corydon, you’re not alone. You’d also be wrong. Sort of. Founded in 1732 when the Midwest Territory was still under French rulership, Vincennes holds rank as... Read more

Lafayette and West Lafayette are a quick hour’s drive from Indianapolis. Situated along the wandering Wabash River, the towns are flavored with artisans, public art, museums and unique eateries. Local artists practice age-old skills while embracing the contemporary. Upscale shopping,... Read more

The Martinsville Candy Kitchen is kicking off a year-long celebration that will culminate in their 100th anniversary in business – a whole century spent on Main Street in downtown Martinsville! The candy shop is a favorite among locals and visitors... Read more

Thank goodness my third grade daughter received the assignment of writing about the life of President Benjamin Harrison. Why? Because it gave us the excuse to go visit his home that is located just 15 minutes south of us in... Read more

Whooooosh! Weeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee! Whoaaaa!  You’ll hear those sounds a lot at Pokagon State Park‘s historic toboggan run that’s up and running in northeastern Indiana’s Steuben County. What’s a toboggan? It’s a flat, wooden sled with a curled front end. Pokagon’s toboggans can hold... Read more

Tucked away in Indianapolis’ west side sits the Indiana Medical History Museum – an historical monument to late-Victorian era medical history. For history buffs of all ages, the Indiana Medical History Museum provides an excellent way to learn more about... Read more

Settled in 1817, the village of Oldenburg in Franklin County, Indiana is one of the oldest communities in the state. In that year, William George traveled from Pennsylvania by-way-of Cincinnati and staked a land claim along the East Harvey Branch... Read more

Be transported to the 1800s when the Thiebaud Farmstead and Musee de Venoge, two of Switzerland County’s National Register sites, join forces on Saturday October 7, 10am-5pm & Sunday October 8, noon-5pm, for the annual Rural Heritage Tour. From domestic... Read more