18th Annual Old Car Show!
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!
Antiques Road Show & Tell!
La Porte County Historical Society Museum 2405 Indiana Ave, La Porte, IN, United StatesJoin 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
Children’s Storytime & Activity!
La Porte County Historical Society Museum 2405 Indiana Ave, La Porte, IN, United StatesFamilies 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,
Patton Cemetery Tour – October 3, 2026 (Registration Required!)
1401 Rumely St, La Porte, IN 46350 1401 Rumely Street, La Porte, IN, United StatesExplore 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
Children’s Storytime & Activity!
La Porte County Historical Society Museum 2405 Indiana Ave, La Porte, IN, United StatesFamilies 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
2026 Historian of the Year Awards
La Porte County Historical Society Museum 2405 Indiana Ave, La Porte, IN, United StatesThe 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
Museum Trick or Treat!
La Porte County Historical Society Museum 2405 Indiana Ave, La Porte, IN, United StatesStop by the Museum to get a treat and hopefully not a trick from the time traveling ghosts on Saturday, October 24 from 2:00-4:00pm! We are also opening the event a little earlier from 1:00-1:45 for children with disabilities or those who prefer a more quiet environment to enjoy trick or treating at the Museum. Trick or treat will
Belle Gunness: The Mystery Continues
La Porte County Historical Society Museum 2405 Indiana Ave, La Porte, IN, United StatesMore details coming soon!
Historical Society Meeting
La Porte County Historical Society Museum 2405 Indiana Ave, La Porte, IN, United StatesJoin us on Tuesday, November 17 at 7:00pm at the Museum for a fascinating program. Local historian Sue Harmon will be giving a presentation titled From Bicentennial to Semi-Quincentennial: 50 Years of History in La Porte. This is a FREE event and all are welcome to attend. Refreshments will be provided.