"Recovering the History of Norwood"

Join our monthly conversation with historians, researchers, and educators as we discuss topics related to Indiana’s Black heritage.

Our speaker will be Kaila Austin, local historian and artist. Her presentation will introduce us to the Norwood neighborhood and its partner community, Barrington, both located in the Southeast quadrant of Indianapolis, Indiana.

Established by US Colored Troop Veterans during the Reconstruction period (1867-1877), Norwood and Barrington are two of the oldest, descendant-maintained African American communities in the United States. Ms. Austin will present aspects of the history of the Indiana 28th Regiment and their Kentucky counterparts during the years of the Civil War and the nearly two centuries of work the descendant community has done to maintain their ancestral homes.

Event is free but registration is required. Click here to reserve your ticket.

• In Person: Doors open at 5:30 p.m. at Indiana Landmarks, 1201 N. Central Avenue, Indianapolis, IN and talk begins at 6:00 p.m.

• Online: Livestream will begin at 6:00 p.m.