Have you ever walked around the La Porte County Historical Society Museum and your child says, “What the heck is that thing?” You quickly gather your thoughts and come up with some plausible answer, all the time thinking “I haven’t a clue.”...
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La Porte Historical Society Opens Cartoons & Cartoonist Exhibit
From the antics of Fat Cat Garfield to the cracker-barrel philosophy of Brown County savant Abe Martin, the many creations of Hoosier cartoonists are highlighted in the Indiana Historical Society’s traveling exhibition, “Indiana Cartoons and...
Third Annual Memorial Gardens Tour Will be August 9
The 3rd Annual Memorial Gardens Tour will be presented on the grounds of the La Porte County Historical Society Museum, Saturday, August 9, 2014 at 1:00 p.m. The museum is located at 2405 Indiana Avenue (US#35) at the south entrance to La Porte. Six...
Civil War Days Are Coming!
The Civil War re-enactment for 2014 is scheduled for Saturday and Sunday, June 21 and 22 at the La Porte County Historical Society Museum. The Encampment will be open to visitors from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. both days. This outdoor event features...
“Fabulous 50’s” Variety Show Set for May 31, 2014
“Chances Are” you have been to one of the last three Variety Shows held at the La Porte County Historical Society Museum. This year the theme will be music from “The Fabulous 50’s!” The show will be held on Saturday, May 31st starting at...
The Winners of the La Porte County Historical Society’s Photo Contest Announced!
Recently, the La Porte County Historical Society held a Historic Structures Photo Contest in conjunction with the Indiana DNR. The photo entries were judged by Photographer, Bob Wellinski, County Historian, Fern Eddy Schultz, and South Central art...
Historical Society Remembers Capt. Eddy as Part of Innovation Month
April is Innovation Month and the La Porte County Historical Society Museum is honoring Captain Bill Eddy of Michigan City for his many innovations. From being a Pioneer in early television to inventing Cruise Control we owe a lot to Capt. Eddy. Born...
“History of Kingsbury Ordnance Plant
"History of Kingsbury Ordnance Plant" will be presented at the La Porte County Historical Society Museum, Saturday, March 22, 2014 at 1:00 p.m. The presentation by Fern Eddy Schultz, La Porte County (IN) Historian will be held in the meeting room of...
New Exhibit!
What was your favorite Hang-out? Smitty's? Brownie's? Dog'n'Suds? Terry's? Take a trip back to the days of Poodle Skirts and Malts with a visit to the La Porte County Historical Society's latest exhibit for Spring: "Diners & Drive-Ins: Hometown...
Historic Structure Photo Contest
It's time to print out some of those beauties hiding in your cameras. The La Porte County Historical Society in conjunction with the Indiana Department of Natural Resources is again sponsoring a photo contest. The photo needs to be of a historic...