The Indiana Barn Foundation is hosting its Annual Barn Tour on Saturday, September 28, 2019. Featured on this year’s tour are five barns and one church within La Porte and Porter Counties. Tour hours are 10:00 a.m. through 4:00 p.m. Central...
History
Art and Social Memory in Peru 1980-2000
Margarita Saona is the head of Hispanic and Italian studies at the University of Illinois Chicago. Her research interests include issues of memory, cognition, empathy, and representation in literature and the arts. She has published numerous articles...
Bulbs, Buzzers, and Silk Wires: Electrifying the Barker Mansion
In 1905 the Barker Mansion became one of the first homes in Laporte County to have electricity. On this unique tour, you can learn how the mansion was able to reach that feat. Guests will be able to see the inner working of original electrical...
LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS PARTNER FOR 9/11 REMEMBRANCE CEREMONY
The Salvation Army of Michigan City, the Guardian Riders and the Michigan City Fire Department are partnering together to create a memorial program to take place in Michigan City this year, honoring and remembering those who died during terror...
World War II Aircraft Collection to land in Valparaiso
The Multi Agency Academic Cooperative (MAAC), in partnership with the Collings Foundation, will host a special reception in support of Northwest Indiana’s first responders. Event Details: When: Saturday, August 3rd from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. ...
HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION MEETING AGENDA
Call the Meeting to Order Pledge of Allegiance Roll CallMinutes: 18Jun2019 Meeting Claims: None Hearing of Visitors COA(s): 101 E Street – Paint and Roof (staff approval) Demolition Report: 409 Lakeside; 114 E Lincolnway Letters of Support...
Antique Tractor Parade
Check out all the Tractors of the Past and Present!
NASA Solar System Ambassador Visits the Crown Point Library
This year marks the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 mission. To celebrate, the Crown Point Community Library is hosting NASA Solar System Ambassador, B.J. Austin, to talk about NASA’s Apollo mission on Monday, July 8 at 6 p.m. in the...
Valparaiso High School Class of 2009 Ten-Year Reunion
Calling all VHS Class of 2009 grads! It's hard to believe, but it has been ten-years since we've walked the halls of VHS. It's time to reunite and catch up with your fellow classmates. There will be drinks, heavy appetizers, photo ops, a swag item...