Hoosiers tell personal stories of serving in Vietnam

Through newly recorded and archival interviews, artifacts and other material, the exhibit “Hoosier Voices from Vietnam” features the stories of those who participated in Vietnam during the war. This allows our guests at the Indiana Historical Society to hear the stories of the Vietnam War from the people who were there.

Based on the interviews conducted, the exhibit includes stories from members of the Marine Corps, Air Force, Navy and Army, who served in any capacity. The exhibit also showcases some of the nonmilitary support roles of those who were in Vietnam, such as the United Service Organizations and the American Red Cross.

There also is a memorial wall displaying the names of Hoosiers killed or reported missing in action, recognizing those who cannot share their story now.

Additionally, there is an interactive space where guests can read a wall of letters from Hoosiers serving in Vietnam. They can learn more about what it was like to be there and how they communicated with loved ones back home. For the letters, artifacts and images displayed, this exhibit draws from IHS’ growing archival collection, other institutions and individuals willing to share their stories.

“Hoosier Voices from Vietnam” continues through Jan 23, 2027, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Eugene and Marilyn Glick Indiana History Center, 450 W. Ohio St., Indianapolis 46202. There is free parking in IHS lot off New York Street.

For more info, visit https://indianahistory.org 

Presented by Carter Family Fund with additional support from Ayres Foundation and Nicholas H. Noyes, Jr., Memorial Foundation, Inc., and Arthur Jordan Foundation.

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