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  • Prohibition Program with Retired Judge William J. Boklund (2:00 pm at the Museum)

    As part of the conclusion of La Porte County Historical Society’s presentation of Hoosiers and Their Hooch, former Judge William J. Boklund will discuss the impact of Prohibition on the law in general and specifically on two criminal trials that occurred in La Porte that turned the legal system upside down. Come to the La

  • New Scavenger Hunt

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

  • Historical Society Meeting (7:00 pm at the Museum)

    Special guest speaker Greg Fruth will present a program on the 100th Anniversary of Football at La Porte High School. Although the first team was fielded in 1895, the sport was banned for 12 years because of the violence of the game. Learn how Theodore Roosevelt saved the game and many more fascinating facts about

  • Trick or Treat at the Museum! (2:00pm-4:00pm)

    Come down to the Museum for a ghoulish good time! On Saturday, October 29, from 2-4pm, admission into the museum will be free for the trick or treat event! Visit our period rooms to get a trick or a treat from a Pioneer, Victorian, Midcentury Madame, and many more spooky friends! You don't want to miss

  • Plank Owner Program with Rich Mrozinski (2:00 pm at the Museum)

    Rich Mrozinski will be unveiling two plank owner plaques from the USS Indianapolis and the Hoosier Boat at 2:00. Speeches from Rich and other vets will be part of the program. Veterans and active duty military get in free. Price of admission for adults is $5.00, $4.00 for seniors, and members and kids get in