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History of Indiana

Indiana History & Heritage Guide 2026

The history of Indiana told through its places: sites worth the detour and the context they need.

Indiana has 6+ historical sites covered in this guide, led by Lincoln Boyhood National Memorial, Conner Prairie Interactive History Park and Historic Fort Wayne. Each entry below includes the practical details — what it costs, when to go, and how to plan around it.

Indiana is a Midwestern state known as the 'Crossroads of America,' celebrated for the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, the Indiana Dunes National Park along Lake Michigan, a vibrant craft brewing scene, and rich Native American and Civil War history. From the urban energy of Indianapolis to the rolling hills of Brown County and the sand dunes of the Lake Michigan shoreline, Indiana offers surprising variety for travelers.

Historical sites

Places where Indiana's past comes alive.

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Lincoln Boyhood National Memorial

Where: Lincoln City, Indiana

Admission: $5 adults (USD); under 16 free; Annual Pass accepted

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Conner Prairie Interactive History Park

Where: Fishers, Indiana

Admission: $22 adults (USD), $16 children (USD)

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Historic Fort Wayne

Where: Fort Wayne, Indiana

Admission: $5 adults (USD); children free

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Angel Mounds State Historic Site

Where: Evansville, Indiana

Admission: $5 adults (USD), $3 children 5–12 (USD)

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Tippecanoe Battlefield

Where: Battle Ground, Indiana

Admission: $7 adults (USD), $4 children 5–12 (USD); battlefield trail free

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Corydon Capitol State Historic Site

Where: Corydon, Indiana

Admission: $4 adults (USD), $2 children 5–12 (USD)