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 Projects
Book
Arab Indianapolis (Belt Publishing, 2022) is the first book to tell our story
Film
Arab Indianapolis: A Hidden History (2022) is available on PBS
K-12 Workshop
Local educators using Arab Indianapolis in the classroom
Monument
An official State of Indiana historical marker at Lucas Oil Stadium
PBS for Schools
Lesson plans and videos on PBS Learning Media
Blog
Historical discoveries, interviews, and more
Dialogues
Statewide screenings & dialogues sponsored by Indiana Humanities
Heritage Trail
Retrace the steps of our ancestors in this virtual tour on Clio
Questions or comments? Email project director Edward Curtis, ecurtis4@iu.edu.
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