Our History
Heritage Place of Indianapolis, Inc. was founded in 1976 by the Butler Tarkington and Meridian Kessler neighborhood associations and focused on the recreational needs of adult persons 55 years of age and older. Funding for 1976 was a recreational grant from the Indianapolis Department of Parks & Recreation. The purpose of this neighborhood project was to offer social, recreational, cultural and educational opportunities to all persons 55 years of age and older. In its first year, Heritage Place made rapid strides in serving 100 members.
By December 1978, the Board of Directors realized that a recreational program was not adequately fulfilling the needs of the older residents of these neighborhoods. After consulting with community leaders, the Board felt the need for the development of a multi-service senior program.
Heritage Place of Indianapolis continues to thrive reaching more than 2000 older adults annually from Marion and surrounding counties. Heritage Place maintains the vision of our founders of creating a community of independent men and women from all walks of life, offering educational programs, fitness opportunities and socialization with a combination of in-house and hybrid classes.
Heritage Place is an independent 501 (c ) 3 charitable organization that depends on membership revenue, individual and corporate support, philanthropic grants and collaborations.
