EWM Receives Outstanding Historical Organization Award

INDIANAPOLIS (Nov. 7, 2023)

The Indiana Historical Society (IHS) is proud to announce its Annual Award Winners for 2023. Each year, these awards recognize outstanding individuals and organizations whose efforts have enriched the lives of others by conveying awareness and appreciation of Indiana’s history on local, regional and statewide levels. “These individuals and organizations have led and inspired so many Hoosiers with their passion for history, sharing their knowledge and work with others throughout their communities and across the state,” said Jody Blankenship, president and CEO of the Indiana Historical Society. “We are excited to be able to present these awards to the recipients in person, congratulating them on their efforts and showing them how valuable they are.”

Outstanding Historical Organization Award

The Outstanding Historical Organization Award is presented to a local or county historical society, organization or site in Indiana which has demonstrated remarkable service to and programs for its community, and has demonstrated excellent application of professional standards and best practices.

Evansville Wartime Museum, Evansville

The Evansville Wartime Museum (EWM) was founded in 2012 and opened in 2017 with a mission to acquire, preserve and interpret historical artifacts; and educate all ages of how industry, home front workers and military supported the nation in times of conflict. EWM works with local school corporations to present tours to more than 1,000 elementary students annually, supporting their engagement with history beyond textbooks. The museum was also the catalyst for the U.S. Department of Interior National Park Service to designate Evansville as an “American WWII Heritage City,” the only designee in Indiana.

The award presentation will take place at the Evansville Wartime Museum on Tuesday, November 14 at 10:00 a.m. The Evansville Wartime Museum invites you to attend the presentation where drinks and snacks will be served.

For more information about the Indiana Historical Society, call (317) 232-1882 or visit www.indianahistory.org.

For more information about the Evansville Wartime Museum, visit www.evansvillewartimemuseum.org.

About the Indiana Historical Society (IHS)

The Indiana Historical Society collects and preserves Indiana’s unique stories; brings Hoosiers together in remembering and sharing the past; and inspires a future grounded in our state’s uniting values and principles. IHS is a Smithsonian Affiliate and a member of the International Coalition of Sites of Conscience.