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  • September 2023

  • Tue 19

    Veteran’s Free Day, Air Force Founding Day

    September 19, 2023
  • Tue 19

    Historian of the Year Program

    September 19, 2023 @ 7:00 pm

    Celebrate local historians from the past and the present at the annual Historian of the Year program.

  • October 2023

  • Sun 1

    New Scavenger Hunt

    October 1, 2023

    Search around the Museum for our mischievous bats in the newest scavenger hunt!

  • Tue 3

    Pets of La Porte County Exhibit Opens

    October 3, 2023

    From Catherine Barker's Boston Terrier who haunts the Barker Mansion to Jake the Bear who was the start of the Washington Park Zoo, this exhibit showcases La Porte County's best friends.

  • Fri 13

    Veteran’s Free Day, Navy Founding Day

    October 13, 2023
  • Tue 17

    Historical Society Meeting

    October 17, 2023

    7:00 PM. at the Museum.

  • Tue 17

    Historical Society Meeting

    October 17, 2023 @ 7:00 pm

    Retired Judge William Boklund recounts the aftermath of Belle Gunness's terrible actions. With updated research from the original court documents, this program delves into the turmoil of the La Porte County courts after the 1908 fire on the Gunness Farm.

  • Sat 28

    Museum Trick or Treat

    October 28, 2023 @ 2:00 am - 4:00 pm

    Time traveling Halloween guests are set to visit the Museum again this year! Come trick or treat through time at the Museum. Admission is free to trick or treaters during the event. 2:00pm-4:00pm

  • November 2023

  • Wed 1

    New Scavenger Hunt

    November 1, 2023

    Can you find all of the turkeys in our new scavenger hunt?

  • Fri 10

    Veteran’s Free Day, Marines Founding Day

    November 10, 2023
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La Porte, IN 46350
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Bruce R. Johnson - County Historian - [email protected]
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Adults: $5.00
Seniors: $4.00

*Children Under 18 Years, La Porte County Historical Society Members, Time Traveler Affiliates, School Tours – FREE

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