The Past Meets the Present
Who We Are
The Indiana Association of Historians was founded in 1980 to provide opportunities for people within the state’s historical community to become acquainted, to share research and ideas, to promote and strengthen the historical profession, and to encourage the pursuit of history by the general public. For over forty years, we have stayed true to our roots while still evolving with the larger profession in terms of methodology and technology.
Featured News Articles
Murder in the Heartland and Justice for Mr. William Keemer
Hancock Co. residents Linda Dunn and Joe Skvarenina share the history behind the 1875 lynching of William Keemer in their county and discuss their experiences in trying to erect a state historical marker commemorating the topic.
Groundbreaking for New State Archives Building
On Tuesday August 15, Governor Eric Holcomb and IARA Executive Director and IAH Treasurer, Chandler Lightly, broke ground on a new Indiana State Archives Building in downtown Indianapolis along the Indianapolis Canal Walk between Ohio and New York Streets. Learn more about the project plan and timeline here.