An initiative of the Benjamin Harrison Presidential Site.
What Does it Mean to be a Citizen? Find out at the home of Indiana’s only U.S. President.
Registration is required. Contact the Boy Scouts to register: www.crossroadsbsa.org or (317)813-7093
Registration deadline is the end of the day on the Thursday before the event. If the ten-scout minimum is not met by the end of Thursday, you can reschedule for the next available badge date.
Registration is required. Contact Girl Scouts of Central Indiana at (317)924-6811
Registration deadline is the end of the day on the Thursday before the event. If the ten-scout minimum is not met by the end of Thursday, you can reschedule for the next available badge date.
The Pledge of Allegiance was written during Harrison’s presidency in 1892. But what is a pledge and what makes this one so special? Students learn that a promise is more than a set of words; it is an intention to do something and a plan for the future. They also learn about the United States Flag as a symbol.
Ellis Island (1892-1954) was opened during the presidency of Benjamin Harrison. Over 12 million immigrants came through Ellis Island, changing and enriching the American experience forever. Students learn and experience what it meant to be “processed” as an immigrant coming to the land of hope and freedom.
** Please note we are CLOSED for our annual cleaning from January 1- 24, 2021. We look forward to seeing you when we reopen on January 25th. Please visit the 'Plan Your Visit' portion of our website to reserve your tickets. Meantime, watch for additional details on our Events page for Coffee with the Curator, The Night Indianapolis Roared, virtual gatherings, quiz nights, new podcasts, curbside engagements, & more!
Thank you for being an important part of the Presidential Site and sharing a legacy in action!