Name: Displacement: The History of the Neighborhood that Predated IU Indianapolis
Start: 2025-02-08T12:00:00-05:00
End: 2025-02-08T14:00:00-05:00
Location: University Library

Displacement: The History of the Neighborhood that Predated IU Indianapolis

Learn about Indiana Avenue, a historic Black neighborhood in Indianapolis transformed by IU Indianapolis construction.
About this Event

Discover the story of Indiana Avenue, a once thriving Black neighborhood in Indianapolis reshaped by the construction of IU Indianapolis. This event will highlight the importance of archives in preserving the rich heritage of displaced communities through photographs and narratives from historians and IU Indianapolis alumni that bring the past to life. The program includes an optional tour of the Ruth Lilly Special Collections and Archives and an art gallery showcasing works inspired by the Avenue’s history. There will also be a children's activity room available for attendees that bring children who do not want to attend the main program.