history

The Little 500 has a longer history than most people realize — and one chapter involving a sorority team in 1987 quietly changed everything about who gets to race.

From Elvis and Led Zeppelin to Evansville’s own connection to REO Speedwagon, the Tri-State has a bigger rock ’n’ roll history than you might think and we are honoring it for National Rock and Roll Day.

Long before Jeff Foxworthy jokes, "redneck" meant something else entirely. Learn how West Virginia miners fought for workers' rights over 100 years ago.

England pulled off something at Estadio Azteca that no team had managed in over 13 years — and at that altitude, just breathing is an achievement.

From hosting professional baseball since 1915 to serving as a filming location for A League of Their Own, Bosse Field is one of Evansville's most iconic landmarks. Here's everything you need to know before your next visit.

National Donut Day traces back to WWI, when Salvation Army women fried donuts in soldiers' helmets to boost morale. Here's the full story behind this holiday.

Two legendary World War II aircraft, including one of only two flying B-29 bombers left in the world, are coming to Evansville this summer.

A free event at the Evansville Wartime Museum celebrates the women of WWII with special guests, exhibits, and the chance to meet a real-life Rosie.

The U.S. Navy maintains a 50,000 acre forest in southern Indiana and it plays a key role in restoring one of America's most historic ships.

The Gambler, Kenny Rogers, once showed all his cards on the basketball court with Michael Jordan and won! In a charity basketball tournament in 1988, Rogers got the upper hand on Jordan and everyone let him have it.

A vintage map from the 1940s reveals which Indiana landmarks and attractions were once promoted as must visit destinations across the state.

This January, the library will transform into a time capsule, shedding light on the untold stories of Native Americans and their lasting impact on our nation.