Indiana Historical Society terminates history contest sponsorship

By: Mackenzi Klemann

Outlets: Indiana Capital Chronicle

Published: July 29, 2026

Words: 674

Last Updated: 5 days ago

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The Indiana Historical Society terminated its sponsorship for a popular student contest last week — the latest in a series of budget cuts.

The Historical Society informed National History Day last Friday that it would no longer sponsor its Indiana competition, National History Day Executive Director Cathy Gorn told the Capital Chronicle.

The notification came hours after the Historical Society laid off 11 workers from departments overseeing exhibits, education and library services, first reported …

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