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!
Join us on Tuesday, September 15 at the Museum for our version of Antiques Roadshow! 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
Families are invited to join us on Saturday, September 19th at the Museum for story time and an activity at 10:30am! This is a FREE event and all ages are welcome! Each month, Museum volunteers and staff will host a story time followed by a hands-on activity. For September, children are learning about Washington Park,
Explore history with us at Patton Cemetery! Take a walk with Museum staff as we explore Patton Cemetery in La Porte, Indiana. Learn the history of Patton Cemetery and some of the people who are buried there. This event will take place on Saturday, October 3, 2026 at the following times: 12:00pm, 2:00pm & 4:00pm Tickets are $5
Families are invited to join us on Saturday, October 17th at the Museum for story time and an activity at 10:30am! This is a FREE event and all ages are welcome! Each month, Museum volunteers and staff will host a story time followed by a hands-on activity. For October, children are learning about the creator
The La Porte County "Historians of the Year" for 2026 will be honored on Tuesday, October 20. The program will be held at the La Porte County Historical Society Museum at 7:00 PM. Honorees will be recognized for their work in helping to promote and preserve the history of La Porte County. All society members and the public
