HarleyDavidsonHistory

In the summer of 1919, excitement filled the air in Marion, Indiana, as preparations for one of the biggest motorcycle races in history were underway. Published in Motorcycling and Bicycling on July 9, 1919, an article titled Big Mid-Summer Events Being Planned for Marion, Indiana captured the energy and anticipation surrounding what would become the International World’s Championship Road Race.

New Exhibit: “Home of the Hog” Celebrates Marion’s Motorcycle Legacy The Indiana Motorcycle Preservation Society (IMPS) is proud to announce a groundbreaking new exhibit that will honor Marion’s rich motorcycling heritage. Set to open in January 2025 at the Grant County History Center, located within the Marion Public Library, this permanent exhibit will highlight Marion’s