
From the Desk of Ali Brown
Knock, knock! I can’t believe it’s been nearly a month since I walked through those big, beautiful doors, on my first day as Executive Director. Those doors, their weight and beauty, are a gateway to so much more than just a old mansion. I was awestruck at the beauty of the tree, planted firmly, with strong roots and leaves reaching to the sun. The doors have received some of the most important and influential women in Indiana history. They lead to halls walked by suffragists


A Letter From Our President, Susan Fasig
As this is my first letter to Propylaeum members, I want to give thanks to my immediate predecessors in the role of President – in particular, Rose Wernicke and Joanne Solomon. Both have been generous with their time and support. Secondly, I want to note how proud I am to have led the effort to find our new Executive Director and to have Ali Brown on board. She has a unique respect for our history and a dynamic vision for the future. In this effort, our Executive Committee an

Preparing for Our Second Century at 1410 North Delaware
Mark your calendars and get ready to celebrate like it’s 1923! 2023 may still seem far off, but we are already getting ready to start off the new year with style. The Propylaeum will be heading into it's 135th year making change in Indiana, but 2023 will mark 100 years at 1410 N Delaware. We will be kicking off our celebrations on November 9th at 2pm when we hold our ribbon tying ceremony which will symbolically tie our past to our future. We will have special guests, speaker


Indianapolis Propylaeum welcomes new Executive Director, Ali Brown!
Ali Brown started her first day as the new Executive Director of the Indianapolis Propylaeum on Monday, August 8, 2022. Ali comes to the Propylaeum with a background serving as the Executive Director for ReBuilding Together, the Indiana Construction Roundtable Foundation, and the Indiana Transportation Association. Ali also serves as an Indianapolis City-Councillor. The Indianapolis Propylaeum is excited to embark on a new chapter with Ali Brown leading the way. Read our inte

Honor a Significant Woman in Your Life
Who has influenced your education and path to lifelong learning? Who inspired you and lifted you up, helping you to fulfill your dreams and realize your potential? A mother, grandmother or aunt, a special teacher, coach, mentor or friend? Just as Marianne Glick honored her mother by naming the Series after her, we offer you the opportunity to honor those women. For each $100 donation, you will be able to list one name and one picture in the print and virtual WES program. We l