The Marion County Historical Society will hold a program, "The Pandemic Plus 90: 1919-2009," on Saturday, July 18, 2009 at 4 pm at the Medical History Museum (3045 W. Vermont St., Indianapolis IN 46222), on the grounds of the former Central State Hospital. William Beck and Dr. William McNiece will present information about the development of the influenza pandemic in Marion County during 1918 and 1919. The program will also include a discussion about the public health preparations for a possible return of a pandemic in 2009. The program is free to the public.
The Marion County Historical Society (MCHS) is a non-profit organization that was established in 1961 for all those interested in the history and culture of Marion County, Indiana. It was originally formed to advocate for historically significant architecture in downtown Indianapolis, but it now also includes programs and activities that explore and preserve our local heritage.
