• One Shot – April 2nd – May 7th

    One Shot: The World War II Photography of John A. Bushemi, one of the Indiana Historical Society’s traveling exhibits, from April 2- May 7. The exhibit, featuring images of American GIs who participated in World War II invasions. Visitors to the exhibit will be immersed in the Gary native's views through numerous magazine covers and

  • Belle Gunness Day – April 27th

    Join us on Saturday, April 27 – Belle Gunness Day! On April 27, 1908, Belle Gunness went to her attorney, Melvin E. Leliter, to have her last Will & Testament written and signed. The next morning, her house was destroyed in a fire leading to one of the most incredible murder mysteries of all time.

  • Plow Day – April 28th

    Enjoy a horse-drawn wagon ride from The La Porte County Historical Society Museum to the Door Prairie Round Barn for the 2019 Draft Horse Plow Day! In collaboration with the La Porte County Draft Horse Association, the museum will be OPEN from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.  For more information, go to www.laportecodrafthorse.org or call us at 219-324-6767.