INDIANAPOLIS — Eleven organizations across Indiana, ranging from small-town libraries to major cultural centers, have been awarded nearly $28,000 in funding to help Hoosiers connect with their local history.

Indiana Humanities and Indiana Landmarks announced the recipients of the 2025 Historic Preservation Education Grants (HPEG) this week. The joint initiative provides funding for public programs—such as workshops, walking tours, and digital exhibits—that educate communities about historic structures and the necessity of preserving them.

Projects funded in this cycle are diverse. They include a “scan-a-thon” in Pierceton helping residents digitize old photos of their homes, a coloring book featuring the architectural details of an Indianapolis church, and a new guide to restoring histor

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