Indiana’s historic, 92-county bicentennial torch relay has been condensed into a 37 minute documentary. “Everlasting Light: The Story of Indiana’s Bicentennial Torch Relay” was produced by the Department of Telecommunications at Ball State University. The Indiana Office of Tourism Development commissioned the project to preserve the event for future generations. Continue reading
Marshall County Bicentennial Celebration Honors Past, Embraces the Future
The torch relay navigated its way through Marshall County on Tuesday to celebrate Indiana’s Bicentennial.
Downtown Plymouth was among the stops for the torch – which was lined with residents hoping to catch a glimpse of the torchbearers carrying the state symbol during its stay in Marshall County. The torch made stops in Bremen, LaPaz, Plymouth, and Culver on Tuesday.
Bicentennial Torch Makes Marshall County Appearance Tuesday
The Indiana Bicentennial Torch will make its way into Marshall County on Tuesday with a host of activities to get the community involved.
Indiana Bicentennial Torch Relay App Now Available
The Indiana Bicentennial Torch Relay is underway, and there’s a mobile app available to help Hoosiers track the torch’s progress. Continue reading
Bicentennial Torchbearers Announced
The list of torchbearers taking part in the Indiana Bicentennial Torch Relay has officially been unveiled. Lt. Gov. Eric Holcomb and the Indiana Office of Tourism Development announced the names during a press conference Wednesday at the Indiana Statehouse. Continue reading
Bicentennial Torchbearers to Be Announced Today
Lt. Gov. Eric Holcomb will announce the names of the 2,200 Hoosiers selected to carry Indiana’s Bicentennial Torch during a ceremony today at the state capitol. Continue reading
Bicentennial Torch Route Announced
The route is set for this fall’s Indiana Bicentennial Torch Relay. The event, patterned after the Olympic torch relay, will start in Corydon on Sept. 9 and travel more than 3,200 miles through all 92 counties. Corydon was chosen as the starting destination as it was Indiana’s original capitol. Continue reading
Nominations Due Soon for Bicentennial Torch Relay
There are just a few weeks left to nominate torchbearers for the Indiana Bicentennial celebration. Nomination forms are due Sunday, January 31. Continue reading
