Our Mission: To document the long history and contributions of Arab Americans to Greater Indianapolis
From the late 1800s until today, people of Arab descent have made Indianapolis their home. From establishing businesses to working in the fields of health care and education, they have contributed to the cultural vitality, economic growth, and social fabric of Greater Indianapolis. Today’s Arab Hoosiers trace their roots to more than twenty Arabic-speaking countries across North Africa and the Middle East.
Our Current Projects
A Book
Arab Indianapolis (Belt Publishing, 2022) is the first book to tell our story
A Film
Arab Indianapolis: A Hidden History (2022) is available on PBS
A Heritage Trail
Retrace the steps of our ancestors in this virtual tour on Clio
Questions or comments? Would you like to volunteer or help? Join dozens of Arab American community members and their supporters. Just send an email to project director Edward Curtis, ecurtis4@iupui.edu or call 317-278-1683.
Our Partners & Supporters
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