{"id":150,"date":"2017-03-24T14:33:13","date_gmt":"2017-03-24T14:33:13","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/localhost\/wordpress\/pressville-content\/?page_id=150"},"modified":"2025-05-02T14:24:32","modified_gmt":"2025-05-02T14:24:32","slug":"home","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/indianaculturaltourism.org\/","title":{"rendered":"Home"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Indiana Cultural Tourism Featured News<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>A service provided by public relations graduate students at the University of Indianapolis<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<!-- PRESSVILLE POSTS : begin -->\n<section class=\"lsvr-pressville-post-grid lsvr-pressville-post-grid--posts lsvr-pressville-post-grid--layout-title-left lsvr-pressville-post-grid--has-slider lsvr-pressville-post-grid--no-bg\"\n    >\n    <div class=\"lsvr-pressville-post-grid__inner\">\n        <div class=\"lsvr-container\">\n            <div class=\"lsvr-pressville-post-grid__content\">\n\n                \n   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experiences throughout the state, focusing mainly on nonprofit venues. The news site is operated by students pursuing master&#8217;s degrees in public relations in the <a href=\"https:\/\/uindy.edu\/cas\/communication\/\"><strong>Department of Communication<\/strong><\/a> at the <a href=\"https:\/\/uindy.edu\/\"><strong>University of Indianapolis<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The United Nations in 2017 defined cultural tourism as &#8220;a type of tourism activity in which the visitor&#8217;s central motivation is to learn, discover, experience and consume the tangible and intangible cultural attractions\/products in a tourism destination. These attractions\/products relate to a set of distinctive material, intellectual, spiritual and emotional features of a society that encompasses arts and architecture, historical and cultural heritage, culinary heritage, literature, music, creative industries and the living cultures with their lifestyles, value systems, beliefs and traditions.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To all that, we&#8217;ll add that cultural tourism is fun!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover\" style=\"min-height:294px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim-0 has-background-dim\" style=\"background-color:#8b949a\"><\/span><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-1105\" alt=\"Fifers and drummers march in a parade at the Feast of the Hunter's Moon in West Lafayette, Indiana, October 3, 2010. The Feast re-creates the annual fall gathering of the French and Native Americans which took place at Fort Ouiatenon during the mid 1700s.\" src=\"http:\/\/indianaculturaltourism.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/ICT-Revolutionary-Drummers-from-state-scaled.jpeg\" style=\"object-position:52% 29%\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" data-object-position=\"52% 29%\" srcset=\"https:\/\/indianaculturaltourism.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/ICT-Revolutionary-Drummers-from-state-scaled.jpeg 2560w, https:\/\/indianaculturaltourism.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/ICT-Revolutionary-Drummers-from-state-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/indianaculturaltourism.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/ICT-Revolutionary-Drummers-from-state-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/indianaculturaltourism.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/ICT-Revolutionary-Drummers-from-state-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/indianaculturaltourism.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/ICT-Revolutionary-Drummers-from-state-1536x1024.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/indianaculturaltourism.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/ICT-Revolutionary-Drummers-from-state-2048x1365.jpeg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-cover-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-large-font-size\"><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Events<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<!-- PRESSVILLE EVENTS : begin -->\n<section class=\"lsvr-pressville-post-grid lsvr-pressville-post-grid--events lsvr-pressville-post-grid--layout-title-bg lsvr-pressville-post-grid--has-slider lsvr-pressville-post-grid--dark-bg\"\n    >\n    <div class=\"lsvr-pressville-post-grid__inner\">\n        <div class=\"lsvr-container\">\n            <div class=\"lsvr-pressville-post-grid__content\">\n\n                \n                    <p class=\"c-alert-message\">There are no events<\/p>\n\n                \n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/section>\n<!-- PRESSVILLE EVENTS : end -->\n\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:33px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-c708459dee039d95e610c83e56311795\">Submit a Story<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Please submit news items and story ideas to <a href=\"mailto:indianaculturaltourism@uindy.edu\"><strong>indianaculturaltourism@uindy.edu<\/strong><\/a>. Attach a news release or other item as a Microsoft Word attachment or embed the release in the email. Ideally, submit news in Associated Press style. Submissions may be edited for clarity, readability, length, news style, Associated Press style, etc. Not all submissions can\/will be published.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover is-light\" style=\"min-height:317px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim-0 has-background-dim\" style=\"background-color:#8b949a\"><\/span><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2100\" height=\"1397\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-1110\" alt=\"Children being led in a group at Connor Prairie in Noblesville, Indiana. \" src=\"http:\/\/indianaculturaltourism.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/ICT-Connor-Prairie-from-state.jpg\" style=\"object-position:50% 34%\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" data-object-position=\"50% 34%\" srcset=\"https:\/\/indianaculturaltourism.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/ICT-Connor-Prairie-from-state.jpg 2100w, https:\/\/indianaculturaltourism.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/ICT-Connor-Prairie-from-state-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/indianaculturaltourism.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/ICT-Connor-Prairie-from-state-1024x681.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/indianaculturaltourism.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/ICT-Connor-Prairie-from-state-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/indianaculturaltourism.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/ICT-Connor-Prairie-from-state-1536x1022.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/indianaculturaltourism.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/ICT-Connor-Prairie-from-state-2048x1362.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2100px) 100vw, 2100px\" \/><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-cover-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-large-font-size\"><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Explore Indiana<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Indiana&#8217;s cultural landscape offers something for every curious traveler\u2014from the rolling hills of Brown County&#8217;s artist colonies to the architectural wonders of Columbus, from vibrant urban festivals to serene rural traditions that have shaped our identity for generations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ready to craft your own cultural journey through Indiana? These trusted resources will help you discover experiences that resonate with your interests:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitindiana.com\/\">Visit Indiana:<\/a><\/strong> Your comprehensive guide to statewide attractions, events, and hidden gems<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/browncounty.com\/\"><strong>Visit Brown County:<\/strong><\/a> Explore the artistic legacy and natural beauty of Indiana&#8217;s most picturesque region<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitfortwayne.com\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.visitfortwayne.com\/\">Visit Fort Wayne:<\/a><\/strong> Discover the vibrant arts scene and cultural heritage of Indiana&#8217;s second-largest city<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.southshorecva.com\/things-to-do\/attractions\/\">Visit South Shore:<\/a><\/strong> Experience the unique cultural blend where Indiana meets Chicago&#8217;s influence<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.southernindiana.org\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.southernindiana.org\/\">Visit Southern Indiana:<\/a><\/strong> Uncover historic river towns, scenic byways, and authentic regional traditions<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Begin your cultural exploration here, then venture further with our partners to create an authentic Indiana experience that goes beyond the ordinary tourist path.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Indiana Cultural Tourism Featured News A service provided by public relations graduate students at the University of Indianapolis About the Indiana Cultural Tourism IndianaCulturalTourism.org promotes cultural enrichment experiences throughout the state, focusing mainly on nonprofit venues. 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