History and Mystery at Patton Cemetery! Take a walk through history with Museum staff as we explore Patton Cemetery in La Porte, Indiana. Learn the history of Patton Cemetery and the people who are buried there. This event will take place on May 30, 2026 at the following times: 12:00pm, 2:00pm & 4:00pm Tickets are $5 for Adults.
The exhibit explores and examines the life and work of Indiana cartoonists. Included in the exhibit is “the dean of America’s editorial cartoonists,” Evansville’s Karl Kae Knecht; “the first black political cartoonist,” Henry Jackson Lewis, who worked for the Indianapolis Freeman; Abe Martin creator Frank McKinney “Kin” Hubbard; Richmond’s Gaar Williams, who earned a designation
Join us as we celebrate National Dairy Month! A small pop-up exhibit will showcase artifacts from the various dairy farms of La Porte County. This exhibit will be on display until the end of June.
Vintage postcards from the Museum’s archives will be on display showing locations from all over the county. Messages written on the back in the early 1900s have been transcribed for you to enjoy! This exhibit will be on display until August 29.
Join us at the Museum on Thursday, June 18 from 5:00 - 7:00pm for a program on the Underground Railroad in Northwest Indiana. This public program will offer a broad historical look at the Underground Railroad in northwestern Indiana, highlighting the courageous journeys of freedom seekers and the efforts of local abolitionists who assisted them
Juneteenth Celebration & Storytime! Families are invited to the Museum to learn about Naomi Anderson to celebrate Juneteenth on Friday, June 19 at 10:30am. Local author Cheryl Chapman and Dale Cooper will be reading a story and answering questions about Mrs. Anderson’s life and impact. We hope to see everyone there!
Families are invited to join us on Saturday, June 20th at 10:30am for a story and hands-on activity at the Museum. Celebrate National Dairy Month at the Museum and pet a REAL cow! With snacks provided by Culver’s, come learn about dairy farming in La Porte County and hear a story accompanied by a resident
Join us to celebrate America’s 250th anniversary at the Museum! Learn about American History through a La Porte County lens. Craft stations, guided tours, talks about veterans from County Historian Bruce Johnson, historian Patty Redlin and author Barry Veden, and more will be happening at the Museum throughout the day. This is a free event, and
Stop by the Museum from 9:00am to 3:00pm to attend our 18th Annual Old Car Show! Cars 30 years or older can enter the car show for $20 which includes prizes! Museum entry is included in the $3 ticket price. Historical Society Members and children 18 and younger are FREE. Food trucks will be on-site!
