08/31/2026
Shake Library at Vincennes University invites visitors to explore the experiences of Latinos and their impact on Indiana with a traveling exhibit from the Indiana Historical Society (IHS). The exhibit, “Be Heard: Latino Experiences in Indiana,” will be open to the public September 1 through September 30, 2026 during normal library hours, at Shake Library, located at 130 College Ave, Vincennes, IN.
The experience of a single immigrant cannot define the collective experience of many. But it can add insight into what it is like to uproot oneself, plant new roots, and become part of a growing community. This is not a new narrative for the many ethnic communities that make up the cultural identity of Indiana.
Be Heard: Latino Experiences in Indiana offers a glimpse into the stories of individuals of varying cultural backgrounds who recall what it has been like to be Latino in the Hoosier State throughout the twentieth and twenty-first centuries. The stories reflect on the Latinos’ cultures as well as on their contributions to local communities or to the State of Indiana.
Learn more at https://vinu.libguides.com/shakelibrary/BeHeard
Be Heard: Latino Experiences in Indiana is made possible by a generous grant from Lilly Endowment Inc.
About IHS Traveling Exhibitions:
Historical societies, museums, libraries, schools and other nonprofit organizations in Indiana can book this and other traveling exhibits through IHS’s Local History Services department. Exhibits may be borrowed for approximately four to five weeks at a time. To book an exhibit, please contact Zane Cuthbertson at [email protected] or (317) 233-3110. For more information about the traveling exhibit program, visit www.indianahistory.org.
About the Indiana Historical Society:
The Indiana Historical Society collects and preserves Indiana’s unique stories; brings Hoosiers together in remembering and sharing the past; and inspires a future grounded in our state’s uniting values and principles. IHS is a Smithsonian Affiliate and a member of the International Coalition of Sites of Conscience.
