Activities

Key Connections Event: Magical Mystery History Tour

In celebration of the 250th anniversary of Phi Beta Kappa, you are invited to join the Alpha Association on a journey through time, downtown Indy and the history of Phi Beta Kappa in our city!

We will walk and talk as we visit three sites of significance to our local Phi Beta Kappa association and to notable Indianapolis leaders who were PBK members. The sites will be a mystery that you will discover given clues as we travel!

This is not just a historical tour, but an opportunity to learn about the philosophical and civic questions Indianapolis PBK members pondered throughout the 20th century and engage in debate and dialogue about the similar questions facing critical thinkers today.

In a PBK tradition dating back 250 years, our debate will conclude over beverages in the modern day equivalent of a tavern… a rooftop bar! Your first drink and snacks will be courtesy of the Association.

Who: Phi Beta Kappa Alumni & their guests

Where: Meet inside the Indiana War Memorial (55 East Michigan Street, Indianapolis, IN)

When: Saturday, September 26 from 2-4 p.m. with optional happy hour to follow from 4-5 (plus about a 15 minute walk back to the War Memorial if you parked there)

Cost: Free! But RSVPs are required as space is limited

What to expect:

  • We’ll meet at the Indiana War Memorial.
    • Metered street parking is available around the mall, or if you prefer a paid parking garage, there is a garage two blocks north at Central Library.
    • Please arrive early and check out the free Indiana War Memorial Museum while you wait!
  • Wear your walking shoes and dress for the weather! We’ve got a little over 2 miles of outdoor walking planned in between stops. If mobility is a limitation, email us and we can provide an option for you to drive between stops.
  • Formal programming will run from 2-4 with optional happy hour from 4-5 p.m.
    • If you need to leave sooner, the walk back to the War Memorial will be about 15 minutes from our final location.
    • If you’re in for the whole adventure plus parking/travel time, plan on roughly 1:45 – 5:15 p.m.
  • You can bring a plus one or come alone; either way, we will make sure you make new friends and have robust questions to discuss together!

Sign up here. Please email pbk.indiana@gmail.com with any questions.

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