America A-Z Exhibit! 2026 marks the Semi-Quincentennial, or the 250th Anniversary, of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. With over 100 artifacts, this exhibit tells stories of the history of the nation, with a La Porte County twist. This exhibit will be on display for all of 2026.
September 15: Antiques Road Show & Tell! Bring in a treasured antique or vintage item and share the story behind it! Don’t have an item to bring? No worries! Come and enjoy hearing the neat stories of the items others have brought in. This FREE event will begin at 7:00pm. Refreshments will be provided. Please note that items brought in will not be appraised.
September 19: Children’s Storytime & Activity! Families are invited to join us at the Museum for a story and an activity at 10:30am! This is a FREE event and all ages are welcome! For September, children are learning about the history of Washington Park, the Lighthouse, and the Dunes in Michigan City.
Now – October 2: Traveling Exhibit ‘Faces of the Civil War’! This traveling exhibit from the Indiana Historical Society brings to life the stories of many Hoosiers whose lives were touched, and in some cases taken, by the Civil War.
October 3: Patton Cemetery Tour! Join Museum staff on Saturday, October 3, 2026, for another walking tour at
Patton Cemetery in La Porte! Tours will disembark at 12:00, 2:00, and 4:00 at
Patton Cemetery. Tickets cost $5.00 per person. Tickets can be bought on the Museum’s website. A limited amount of tickets are available so purchase your ticket before they are sold out! Current Society Members of the La Porte County Historical Society may take the tour free of charge. Email Savannah Jackson at
assistantdirector@laportecountyhistory.org if you have any questions! Society Members will also need to contact Savannah to reserve their spot on the tour.
