Recognition for Washington County Heritage

A new rural historic district shines light on early Quaker settlers’ contributions to development in Washington County.

Bringing Attention to Evansville’s Black History

A new historical marker will help tell the story of Evansville’s Baptisttown neighborhood.

Grant Program Provides Vital Aid to Black Heritage Sites

Now in its sixth year of grant making, the the Standiford H. Cox Fund has awarded over $1 million to help preserve African American landmarks.

Grants available to preserve and support historic African American sites in Indiana

Program honors Eli Lilly chemist and preservationist Stan Cox.

Partnership Aims to Map Black Heritage

Indiana Landmarks Black Heritage Preservation Program joins forces with The Nature Conservancy to identify Black history sites statewide.

Servaas Winners Inspire Love of Places

Groups in Fox Lake and Muncie honored by Indiana Landmarks for preservation work.

Fort Wayne Developer Paved the Way for Black Builders

Roosevelt Barnes Sr. fought racial barriers to offer quality housing to Black homeowners in the 1950s-70s. 

Means Manor house in Gary acquired by Indiana Landmarks

Nonprofit is stabilizing the historic home and looking for a preservation-minded buyer

Tracing the Underground Railroad in Northwest Indiana

Indiana Landmarks is partnering with local history groups and regional organizations to identify Underground Railroad sites in The Region.

Celebrating Progress at Gary’s Geter Means House

Exterior rehabilitation is underway at historic residence of notable Black home builder

Grant Helps African American History Museum Regain Momentum

Failed furnaces put collections at Fort Wayne’s African/African-American Historical Society Museum at risk. 

East Chicago Church Captures Unique Architectural Vision

Wendell Campbell’s pioneering career helped pave the path for other minority architects.