Taggart Tours at 2 pm

1856 Burdsal Parkway,Indianapolis IN 46208

25 May, 2021

Description

Join The Parks Alliance and Indy Parks for Taggart Tours at 2 pm on Tuesdays throughout April and May 2021. Free and limited to 10 guests. The much-anticipated restoration of the Thomas Taggart Memorial in the heart of Riverside Regional Park is nearing completion and will be opening Summer 2021. Upon completion, the Taggart Memorial Amphitheatre will have thoughtfully restored the Taggart Memorial – built in 1931 and named for former Indianapolis Mayor Thomas Taggart (1895-1901) – and creatively reused this historic space as a neoclassical backdrop for a multipurpose, outdoor amphitheatre. In collaboration with Indy Parks, Indiana Landmarks, and the Indianapolis Shakespeare Company (Indy Shakes), through The Parks Alliance, this project is grounded in the decades-long effort by neighbors and enthusiasts—known as the Taggart Task Force—to bring attention and resources to restoring this historic monument. The visionary masterplan for Riverside Regional Park that was completed in 2017 envisioned The Taggart Memorial as an amphitheatre to feature free summer concerts, movies, lectures, and performances while celebrating the history of the Riverside neighborhood. This project will return The Taggart Memorial to its glory days and honor its namesake by creating a space for friends, families, neighbors, and visitors to gather and enjoy live performances, art, nature, beauty, and friendship. Join us for an in-person tour of the Taggart Memorial Amphitheatre before it officially opens. Learn more about the monument restoration, amphitheatre design insights, and how you can enjoy it.