You'll find more than artifacts in the museum’s galleries – Soapbox Theater performers bring another aspect to historical characters. Learn more about life in Indiana through the years through conversations with characters like:
- Rev. Charles Wiley Blaizdale, who overcame adversity to become a leader in the black religious community.
- Willa Brown, the first female African American pilot in the U.S.
- Common Stock, performers of historical music
- Abolitionist Abigail Grey
- Matthew “Bones” Hooks, The Black Cowboy
- The Music Man, Joe Leamon, whose cart is full of fun historical instruments
- James Whitcomb Riley, legendary Hooiser poet
- Frances Slocum, a settler raised as Maconoquah by Native Americans
- Madame C.J. Walker, trailblazing African American buisnesswoman
- Susan Wallace, wife of General Lew Wallace
- Edward "Bearcat" Wright, Indiana African American professional wrestler, who fought segregation in sports
For a schedule of Soapbox Theater performances, visit our Calendar of Events.