Bicycle enthusiasts and history fans can view a new exhibit about the life of the first Black world champion bicyclist and Indy native Marshall "Major” Taylor at the Indiana State Museum.

One-third of Indiana's 92 counties are named for men who had ties to slavery or supported otherwise racist policies.

The idea for the free learning tool is, in part, a response to legislation passed last year that requires high schools to offer a state history elective course.

Bicentennial teacher professional development workshops are educating teachers on ways to integrate state and local history into their classroom curriculum.