Drawn from collections at IHS, Indiana State Library and Indiana University’s Lilly Library, the exhibition at the La Porte County Historical Society Museum explores what came to be known as the “Golden Age of Indiana Literature.” From 1880 to 1920, Hoosier authors achieved both national prominence and popular acclaim. A 1947 study found that Indiana
The La Porte County Historical Society is happy to announce its September 17, 2019 meeting and pot-luck dinner which will be held at the First Baptist Church, 908 Jefferson, La Porte. The general public is welcome to attend. Reservations and a side dish are required for those wanting to attend the dinner. Reservations must be
The La Porte County Historical Society is pleased to announce its participation in Smithsonian magazine’s 15th annual free Museum Day. In order to visit the La Porte County Historical Society Museum for free on Saturday, September 21st, you must download a free ticket at www.smithsonianmag.com/museumday. Each ticket grants the ticket holder and one guest free
The La Porte County Historical Society will present Endangered Heritage, a collections care advocacy exhibit from the Indiana Historical Society, providing information about the need for good collections management. It will give examples of the dangers to objects in collections and information about the collections care needs of Indiana’s organizations. The exhibit focuses on the
On Tuesday, November 19, 2019, the La Porte County Historical Society will host the program “The Man Who Killed Belle Gunness (Part 1)” presented by La Porte County Historical Society Board member Judge William Boklund. The program is free to the public and will begin at 7:00 p.m. at the Museum, 2405 Indiana Avenue, La
Please join the La Porte County Historical Society Museum for this celebration of Christmas. Professionals and amateurs alike are welcome to submit their gingerbread creations. It can be a house or any other building. Turn in your masterpieces between December 10 to 14. Judging will be on December 21, and the buildings will be displayed
Join the La Porte County Historical Society Museum for a Christmas night to remember. The Giese church will be lit up, and will take you back in time. Hot beverages and refreshments will be served. $1.00 admission for ages 18 and older, children under 18 are free.
January 25, 2020, 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. - Ice Sculpting Show 2020 On Saturday, January 25, 2020, the La Porte County Historical Society Museum will be hosting its second annual Ice Sculpting Show on the front lawn from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. All are invited to watch the ice sculptors carve their masterpieces
