The Indianapolis Propylaeum

Join us via Zoom on April 15, 2021 at noon for the Propylaeum Annual Meeting. You will hear about our emergence from 2020 stronger than ever, the results of board member elections, and have the opportunity for Q and A with the Executive Director and board. Please return the enclosed ballot by April 10. Copies of the 2020 Annual report will be emailed to all members. If you would like a printed copy please contact Liz Ellis at liz.ellis@thepropylaeum.org or call 317-701-6837.

Books for IPS Center for Inquiry School 27 As part of the Marilyn K. Glick Women's Enrichment Series, the Propylaeum initiated WES Goes to School which provides programs for students in Indianapolis. WES Goes to School has enabled us to expand our mission of celebrating and promoting the potential and contributions of women and girls in our culture. Honoring the legacy of our founder May Wright Sewall, we have provided female presenters at three convocations at Shortridge Hig

On March 6, the Propylaeum hosted the virtual Women’s Literary Tea via Zoom. Over 100 members and guests signed up to attend this free event that featured Dr. Wendy Gamber, Chair of the IU Department of History, discussing her book “The Notorious Mrs. Clem, Murder and Money in the Gilded Age.” Her book is about an Indianapolis housewife suspected of having a role in two gruesome murders in 1868. Based on extensive research including newspapers, trial documents and local histo

The award-winning executive editor of The Indianapolis Star and the Midwest regional editor of two dozen Gannett newspapers, will be the final speaker in this year's Marilyn K. Glick Women's Enrichment Series on April 8th. Katrice Hardy, the IndyStar's first female and Black executive editor, will discuss the nuts and bolts of journalism and, more importantly, how it impacts our lives and greatly enhances the communities we call home. She will discuss the newsroom's goals an

Today, local news and the importance of journalism has never been more clear or evident. Yet few understand how critical it is to have a strong local news entity and community support is key to the survival of local journalism. During this program, IndyStar’s first female and black executive editor will discuss the nuts and bolts of journalism but more importantly how it impacts our lives and greatly enhances the communities we call home. Hardy will discuss the newsroom’s goa

Join the Indianapolis Propylaeum and Women 4 Change Indiana on Wednesday March 17 as we hear Dr. Laura Merrifield Wilson, Associate Professor of Political Science at the University of Indianapolis present “Have We Come a Long Way, Baby? Examining the Role of Women in Politics Since Suffrage.” Wilson’s half hour talk will conclude with an opportunity for questions from the audience. Women comprise a majority of the population, yet remain underrepresented within American govern

Thousands of women have made their mark on the Propylaeum, but the many women who worked behind the scenes to support and aid the operations of the organization throughout the years have not been recognized. Along with their roles as wives, mothers, and widows, these women worked as curator, club manager, secretary, business manager, office worker, cook, tea room manager, waitress and maid at the Prop. The long-term service of these women maintained the property and allowed t