Monthly Archives: May 2015

The Lincoln Assassination 150 Years Later, Part 2

May 14, 2015 | by Al Hunter

Last week I shared with you the details of my trip to Washington D.C. for the ceremonies surrounding the 150th anniversary of the assassination of President Abraham Lincoln. Although the memorial wreath laying outside of the Petersen House (“The House Where Lincoln Died”) across the street from Ford’s Theatre at … Read More

Did You Dance?

May 14, 2015 | by CJ Woods III

In a recent “info-snacking” moment, I heard a television report about a woman detained by TSA; in a sound bite, she said that, “This doesn’t happen to people like me.” I did not see the full report of the incident, but it reminded me of an encounter I had with … Read More

Discover Irvington May 9

May 7, 2015 | by Weekly View

INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA – Discover Irvington, one of the city’s most storied neighborhoods, on Saturday, May 9 with music, food, business bingo and loads of shopping options from local retailers. Historic Irvington was founded in 1870 by Sylvester Johnson and Jacob Julian. Originally a suburb of Indianapolis, it was home to … Read More

Commemoration of the Lincoln Funeral Train

May 7, 2015 | by Steven R. Barnett

A group of Irvington residents gathered on April 30, 2015 at 6:30 a.m. at the corner of S. Audubon Rd. and Bonna Ave. to mark the 150th anniversary of the passage of President Abraham Lincoln’s Funeral Train through Warren Township and the area that would become Irvington. The Irvington Historical Society … Read More

Free State Park Admission May 9

May 7, 2015 | by Weekly View

INDIANAPOLIS — The summer travel season kicks off with Visit Indiana Week May 2-10. In celebration of Visit Indiana Week, the Indiana Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is once again teaming up with Visit Indiana to offer a day of free admission to all state parks. This year’s free admission … Read More