Families are invited to join us on Saturday, September 19th at the Museum for story time and an activity at 10:30am! This is a FREE event and all ages are welcome! Each month, Museum volunteers and staff will host a story time followed by a hands-on activity. For September, children are learning about Washington Park,
Families are invited to join us on Saturday, October 17th at the Museum for story time and an activity at 10:30am! This is a FREE event and all ages are welcome! Each month, Museum volunteers and staff will host a story time followed by a hands-on activity. For October, children are learning about the creator
The La Porte County "Historians of the Year" for 2026 will be honored on Tuesday, October 20. 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. All society members and the public
Stop by the Museum to get a treat and hopefully not a trick from the time traveling ghosts on Saturday, October 24 from 2:00-4:00pm! 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. Trick or treat will
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Join us on Tuesday, November 17 at 7:00pm at the Museum for a fascinating program. Local historian Sue Harmon will be giving a presentation titled From Bicentennial to Semi-Quincentennial: 50 Years of History in La Porte. This is a FREE event and all are welcome to attend. Refreshments will be provided.
Join us on Saturday, December for our annual Holiday Artisan Fair at the Museum! This year's fair will take place from 10:00am-3:00pm.Entrance to the fair will be by donation. There will be local artisans offering unique holiday gift items; ornaments, jewelry, wristlets, scarves, quilts, original prints and cards, ceramics, pottery, crochet, resin art and more! Artisans will be located on the main and lower
On Saturday, December 19th from 6-8pm, the La Porte County Historical Society Museum will be hosting the annual Night at the Giese Church! Continue the tradition of visiting the Giese Church for the holidays! This mechanical church was built in 1947 and still works! Admission to this event is by donation. Hot cocoa and cookies will be provided.