May 7, 2020 | Highlights in History
By David Heighway, Hamilton County Historian With all of the discussion about the “new normal” because of Covid-19, it set me to thinking about common memory and natural disasters. For many years, discussion of the 1918 flu epidemic was actually regarded as obscure...
May 1, 2020 | Highlights in History, Staff Picks For Adults
Written by: Nancy Massey, Indiana Room Coordinator As soon as I received my invitation to participate in the 2020 census, I was online answering the questions. Why did I respond so quickly? Well, I legally have to respond! Secondly, I am a genealogist; I love...
Apr 8, 2020 | Highlights in History
Writing Your Ancestor’s Story and Your Story Written by: Nancy Massey, Indiana Room Coordinator, [email protected] Since I now have lots of time at home, I alternate researching HEPL’s four fantastic genealogy databases with cleaning up my online family...
Mar 30, 2020 | Highlights in History
HEPL’s Remote Access Genealogy Databases Written by: Nancy Massey, Indiana Room Coordinator Since the Hamilton East Public Library closed its doors on March 15 due to the coronavirus pandemic, I have been confined to my home, as most Hoosiers are now by order of...
Mar 12, 2020 | Highlights in History
The Community Players: Noblesville’s African American Theater Troupe By: David Heighway, Hamilton County Historian A new piece has been added to the history of theater in Noblesville, thanks to research done by Lezli R. Davis. Twentieth century theater groups in the...
Feb 24, 2020 | Highlights in History
March is Women’s History Month Written by: Nancy Massey In a few days, the month of March will begin. March is also known as Women’s History Month. This year 2020 marks the 100th anniversary of women’s suffrage. Wow, what better time is there than now to celebrate and...
