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*Visit Indianas The 20 IN 20*

*Indiana's History Runs Deep*

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INDIANAPOLIS (February 12, 2020) Celebrate Presidents Day by escaping back in time. Indiana's story stretches well into history, with significant events happening before statehood was granted in 1816. With Visit Indianas fifth list of The 20 IN 20 featuring historic sites, visitors can experience the people and places of the past firsthand.

Indiana boasts a surprisingly rich history. Three presidents and six vice presidents have called Indiana home or have Indiana ties, Lt. Governor Crouch said. Our great state is also home to two national memorials, 11 state historic sites and hundreds of landmarks and significant homes.

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The Lincoln Boyhood National Memorial [ [link removed] ] was voted as Indianas Best Historic Destination in 2017. Indiana is where Abraham Lincoln spent the formative years of his life before becoming our 16th president. At the memorial in Lincoln City, you can walk in Lincolns footsteps on the Trail of Twelve Stones. The trail begins at the Lincoln Living Historical Farm and ends near Pioneer Cemetery where Lincolns mother is buried. You can also spend time at the Memorial Visitor Center, which features five sculptured panels, marking significant periods in Lincolns life.

The Indiana State Museum [ [link removed] ] and Historic Sites [ [link removed] ] have 12 locations around the state, offering something for every interest, including gardens and nature to explore, gorgeous mansions, a stop on the Underground Railroad and more.

Visitors from all 50 states come to the Indiana State Museum each year, said Misty Weisensteiner, director of Indiana Office of Tourism Development. At the historic sites, enjoy the grounds and tour the sites for free on February 17 in honor of the holiday.

The Indiana State Museum is also free to visitors.

Currently open historic sites around the state include Angel Mounds State Historic Site in Evansville, Corydon Capitol State Historic Site in Corydon, Culbertson Mansion State Historic Site in New Albany, Lanier Mansion State Historic Site in Madison, Levi and Catharine Coffin State Historic Site in Fountain City, Limberlost State Historic Site in Geneva, T.C. Steele State Historic Site in Nashville and Vincennes State Historic Sites in Vincennes.

All year, Visit Indiana will reveal 20 lists of 20 [ [link removed] ] must-see, must-do Indiana experiences, one at a time.

See the entire list of historic sites [ [link removed] ] on our website. All 92 counties will be represented when all 400 must-see, must-do Indiana experiences are revealed this year.

When you visit a destination from any of the lists, post your photos on Instagram with #The20IN20 for a chance to win a giveaway. We will randomly draw 20 winners every other month. Winners will receive one of the following custom items: beanie cap, golf umbrella, beach towel or stadium blanket. Begin your decade with a true adventure in 2020 by completing at least 20 of our 400 must-see Indiana experiences! Find out more about The 20 IN 20 here [ [link removed] ].

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