La Porte County Historical Society Museum

La Porte County Incorporated in 1832
2024-05-28 08:00 - 17:00 (America/Chicago)

Blue Star Museum Program Starts
2024-05-28

Historical Society Meeting
2024-05-21, 2024-04-16
7:00 PM. at the Museum.

Veteran's Free Day, Armed Forces Day
2024-05-18

Free Admission for Wanatah Residents!
2024-05-11
To celebrate the Wantah Exhibit, all Wanatah residents have free admission to the Museum!

New Scavenger Hunt
2024-05-02
Find the frogs hidden around the Museum!

Wanatah History Pop-Up Exhibit
2024-05-01
Learn more about the town of Wanntah!

Free Admission for Rolling Prairie Residents!
2024-04-13
To celebrate the Rolling Prairie Exhibit, all Rolling Prairie residents have free admission to the Museum!

Traveling Exhibit
2024-04-02
Traveling Exhibit “Endangered Heritage” is leaving.

Rolling Prairie History Pop-Up Exhibit
2024-04-02
Learn more about the town of Rolling Prairie!

New Scavenger Hunt
2024-04-01
Find the Ducks that are hidden around the Museum!

Museum Closed for Good Friday
2024-03-29

Historical Society Meeting
2024-03-19
Chris Maniel, a librarian at the La Porte County Public Library, will be presenting the program “The Lost Towns of La Porte County” on Tuesday, March 19. This program will begin at 7pm at the Museum. We hope to see everyone there!

Free Admission for Kingsford Heights Residents!
2024-03-09
To celebrate the Kingsford Heights Exhibit, all Kingsford Heights residents have free admission to the Museum!

Kingsford Heights History Pop-Up Exhibit
2024-03-01
Learn more about the town of Kingsford Heights!

Women's History Month Exhibit
2024-03-01

Traveling Exhibit
2024-02-16
This traveling exhibit from the Indiana Historical Society promotes the need to property care for Museum collections to continue preserving local history. Learn about the different ways to protect collections and the dangers that they face. This exhibit will be on display from February 16 to April 2.

Valentine's Day
2024-02-14

Pioneer Land Spinners
2024-02-10
On February 10th, from 11:00 am – 3:00 pm, the spinners from Pioneer Land will be spinning yarn from natural fibers at the Museum. Come learn more about how pioneers made their textiles from these knowledgeable women.

New Scavenger Hunt
2024-02-01
Find the Red Hearts that are hidden in the Museum!

Black History Month Exhibit
2024-02-01
For the month of February, we are celebrating black businesses and even more influential black residents of La Porte County this year. From local businesses to the fur-trader who founded Chicago, stories large and small are told in this exhibit! This exhibit closes on February 29.

La Porte County Historical Society Founding Day
2024-01-30
January 30, 2023 marks 118 years of the Historical Society in La Porte County.

Free Admission for Westville Residents and Graduates!
2024-01-27
To celebrate the Westville Exhibit, all Westville residents and Westville High School graduates have free admission to the Museum!

Pioneer Land Spinners
2024-01-20
On January 13th, from 11:00 am – 3:00 pm, the spinners from Pioneer Land will be spinning yarn from natural fibers at the Museum. They may even give you a try! These talented artisans usually spin in a barn at the La Porte County Fairgrounds, so it is a special opportunity to see them here! Come learn more about how pioneers made their textiles from these knowledgeable women.

New Gallery Wall Display
2024-01-03
Come on down to the Museum to see the new gallery wall! Portraits from the museum’s collection are displayed on the gallery wall. A binder is available to learn the stories behind these fascinating portraits.

Westville History Pop-Up Exhibit
2024-01-02
Learn about the town of Westville in the first of our ‘Towns of La Porte County Pop-Up’ exhibits this year! Each month will feature a different pop-up exhibit highlighting a town within La Porte County! Highlights included Westville High School, local business, and local clubs.

National Polka Music Month
2024-01-01

New Scavenger Hunt
2024-01-01
Find the Nutcrackers that are hidden in the Museum!

Christmas
2023-12-25
