Articles tagged as: Major Taylor
March 16, 2022
World champion Indy cyclist's life on exhibit at Indiana State Museum
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.
Read MoreMarch 14, 2022
Indiana State Museum’s Major Taylor exhibit features an interactive cycling experience
The life of world champion cyclist and Indy native Marshall “Major” Taylor is on exhibit at the Indiana State Museum. Visitors can see artifacts from Taylor’s life and how Indiana viewed the sport of professional cycling in the late 1800s.
Read MoreApril 20, 2021
Bicentennial Commission Announces Next Mural Project
In September 2020, the Arts Council of Indianapolis kicked off the Bicentennial Legends mural series in honor of the city's 200th birthday. The first public mural will feature internationally known championship cyclist, racial justice advocate and Indianapolis native Major Taylor.
Read MoreSeptember 23, 2020
Major Taylor Mural Will Be First In City's Bicentennial Legends Series
A larger than life mural of cyclist and racial justice advocate Marshall Major Taylor will be the first in a series to grace downtown Indianapolis buildings.
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