La Porte County Historical Society Museum

New Scavenger Hunt
2025-06-03
Find the beachballs hidden around the Museum!

Veteran's Free Day, Army Founding Day
2025-06-14

New Scavenger Hunt
2025-07-01
Find the tires hidden around the Museum!

Traveling Exhibit
2025-07-02
We will be hosting Indiana Historical Society’s Traveling Exhibit Groundbreaking Black Hoosiers until August 1.

Miniature Madness Exhibit Closes
2025-07-03

Museum Closed for Independence Day
2025-07-04

Annual Old Car Show!
2025-07-19 09:00 - 15:00 (America/Chicago)
Join us for the LaPorte County Historical Society’s 17th Annual Car Show! The car show will be held at the Museum from 9:00am to 3:00pm. For folks entering the Car Show, the cost of registration is $20. Vehicles entering the show must be at least 30 years old. Entrants will receive Dash Plaques and will compete for a variety of awards and trophies. Tickets for visitors cost $3, while kids below the age of 18 are free! Admission into the Museum is included with car show tickets. Food trucks and vendors will be on-site!

New Scavenger Hunt
2025-08-01
Before school is back in session, check out our new summer scavenger hunt!

Advertising Exhibit!
2025-08-02

Veteran's Free Day, Coast Guard Founding Day
2025-08-05

End of Summer Fun Day
2025-08-16

New Scavenger Hunt
2025-09-02

Historical Cruise on Lake Michigan! Tickets Required.
2025-09-13 16:00 - 18:00 | Harbor Country Adventures, 200 Heisman Harbor, Michigan City, Indiana, 46360, United States
The Historical Cruise on Lake Michigan is Sold Out!
Please email Museum Assistant Director Savannah Jackson at assistantdirector@laportecountyhistory.org if you purchased tickets and did not receive an email regarding parking, boarding time, etc.

This event will take place on September 13th, 2025 from 4:00 – 6:00pm.
The tour boat is located at the 200 Heisman Harbor, right behind the Old Lighthouse Museum in Michigan City.

National Hispanic Heritage Month Begins
2025-09-15

Historian of the Year Program
2025-09-16 19:00
The La Porte County Historical Society will be presenting its annual awards for the “Historians of the Year” on Tuesday, September 16, 2024 at 7:00 P.M. 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. The individual “Historian of the Year” will be Judge William Boklund, and the “Historian of the Past”, being honored posthumously, is Bill Swedenberg. The two county organizations being recognized for their many years of continuous service to the people of La Porte County are La Porte Little Theatre and La Porte Community Concerts. All society members and the public are welcome to attend the evening’s presentations. Refreshments will be available after the program.

Veteran's Free Day, Air Force Founding Day
2025-09-18

Traveling Exhibit 'The Great War'
2025-09-26
This traveling exhibit by the Indiana Historical Society explores World War I and expands on how the war started, when America entered the war, and how Hoosiers participated in the war effort. This exhibit will be on display until November 14.

New Scavenger Hunt
2025-10-01
Search around the Museum for our mischievous bats in the newest scavenger hunt!

Greenwood Cemetery Tour - October 4, 2025 (Registration Required!)
2025-10-04 | Greenwood Cemetery, 153 Tilden Ave, Michigan City, IN, 46360, United States
History and Mystery at Greenwood Cemetery!
Step back in time with Museum staff and explore Greenwood Cemetery in Michigan City, Indiana. Discover the history of Greenwood Cemetery and learn about the remarkable people who are buried there. Whether you’re a history buff or simply curious, this immersive experience promises a journey through the past you won’t forget.
Reserve your spot today and let history come to life!
This event will take place on October 4th, 2025 at the following times: 12:00pm, 2:00pm & 4:00pm
Tickets are $5 for Adults. Society Members and children are free.

Please email Museum Assistant Director Savannah Jackson at assistantdirector@laportecountyhistory.org if you are a Society Member to reserve your spot.

Veteran's Free Day, Navy Founding Day
2025-10-14

Historical Society Meeting
2025-10-21 19:00
Paul Vicari, a soil conservationist with the La Porte County Soil and Water, will give a program about the new savanna conservation project at the Museum. 7:00 PM. at the Museum.

Museum Trick or Treat
2025-10-25 14:00 - 16:00 | La Porte County Histoeical Society Museum, 2405 Indiana Ave, La Porte, IN, 46350-6063, United States
Museum Trick or Treat on Saturday, October 25!

From 2:00-4:00pm, visit our period rooms to get a trick or a treat from our spooky time traveling friends at the Museum! They only visit once a year so you don’t want to miss them!

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.

Admission is FREE to trick or treaters during the event.

Trick or treat will be on the main level of the Museum. The upper and lower levels will be closed to visitors during the event.

You don’t want to miss out on this frightening event!

New Scavenger Hunt
2025-11-01
Can you find all of the turkeys in our new scavenger hunt?

Veteran's Free Day, Marines Founding Day
2025-11-08

Veteran's Free Day, Veteran's Day
2025-11-11

Traveling Exhibit
2025-11-14
Traveling Exhibit The Great War is leaving.

Historical Society Meeting
2025-11-18 19:00
Kelly Reiss, Director of University Archives and Feet First Exhibition at Rosalind Franklin University, will be giving a talk about Dr. Scholl, the famous foot specialist from La Porte County. 7:00 PM. at the Museum.

Holiday Artisan Fair
2025-11-22 10:00 - 15:00
The La Porte County Historical Society is happy to announce that we will be hosting our fifth annual Holiday Artisan Fair! This year’s fair will take place on Saturday, November 22 from 10:00-3:00 CST at the Museum. There will be local artisans offering unique holiday gift items; ornaments, jewelry, original prints and cards, ceramics, organic pet treats, crochet, fiber art, resin art and more! It’s the perfect place to find a gift for someone who has everything. The Museum gift shop will also be open, offering a place to buy La Porte County merchandise for the historians in your life.

Museum Closed for Thanksgiving
2025-11-27

Holiday Season Begins at the Museum!
2025-12-02
Come see the Museum decorated for the holiday season!
