Hoosiers: The Story of Indiana

Explore Indiana’s 200-year history through the descendants of ordinary Hoosiers who lived through extraordinary times, while helping to shape the fabric of our state.

On episode two, "Split Rails to Steel Trails," explore Indiana from the Civil War through its entrance to World War I, as the state witnessed explosive growth in manufacturing as well as the rise of the labor movement.

The 20th Century began with a Golden Age of culture in Indiana, followed by a quick evolution that witnessed racial divisions, increasing diversity, and the rise and fall of industries.

Indiana faces big decisions as it looks to the next century. This episode explores how communities are building upon their past and setting a course for the future.