State Museum seeking photos for Nov. 1-11 exhibit

Tuesday, September 20, 2016

INDIANAPOLIS – Indiana’s veterans and active military personnel will be honored this fall at the Indiana State Museum in Heroes from the Heartland, a special exhibition on view Nov. 1 through Veterans Day, Nov. 11.

Hoosiers are invited to submit photos of themselves, friends and family members who have served or are currently serving in any branch of the military. Photographs received will be printed and posted on a photo mural at the museum. Photos will also be viewable electronically through the Indiana State Museum’s Facebook page.

“We hope to honor the men and women who serve the United States and the state of Indiana with tremendous courage and selflessness” Katelyn Coyne, gallery and public programs developer, said. “Our photo mural display celebrates veterans and active duty military personnel, thanking them for all that they do to secure our safety and freedom.” Photos should be submitted via email by Oct. 21 tokcoyne@indianamuseum.org and include the following information: Name, date of service, military division, hometown and nominator’s name. Photos should be between 150 and 300 dpi (dots per inch) at 100 percent.

Hoosiers are encouraged to include in their submissions those special stories about the veterans, if possible (i.e., service member was part of D-Day in World War II).

Veterans Day activities, including an 11-day food drive for the Hoosier Veterans Assistance Foundation, will be announced at a later date. The activities will be included in regular museum admission: $13 for adults, $12 for seniors and $8.50 for children ages 3-12. Admission for active military and veterans is free with identification; discounted admission will be offered to their families.

The Indiana State Museum is located at 650 W. Washington St., Indianapolis. Exhibition gallery hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday. The first Tuesday of each month (Community Tuesdays) admission is half price.

For more information, visit indianamuseum.org or call 317-232-1637.

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