History

Back in the days of Radio Stars, Minstrel Shows, and Vaudeville, La Porte was home to one of the most popular singing groups at WLS Barn Dance and NBC out of Chicago. One day in October 1924, 3 fellows were sitting down to a meal here in La Porte,...

Invited guests of the South Shore Convention and Visitors Authority (SSCVA) and the Lake Court House Foundation were treated to an initial sneak peak of the new John Dillinger Museum at the Historic Lake County Court House. The museum, which...

The La Porte County (IN) Genealogical Society will meet at 7 PM (CDST) Tuesday, March 10, 2015, at the La Porte City Parks Headquarters Building, 250 Pine Lake Avenue. The business part of the meeting will be followed by refreshments and a program...

The South Shore Convention and Visitors Authority and the Lake Court House Foundation are hosting a sneak preview of the new John Dillinger Museum on Tuesday, March 3, 2015 – the 81st anniversary of John Dillinger’s infamous escape from the old...

Every February 14, across the United States and in other places around the world, candy, flowers and gifts are exchanged between loved ones, all in the name of St. Valentine. But who is this mysterious saint, and where did these traditions come from?...

February is the month for lovers, and the theme for the meeting of the La Porte County (IN) Genealogical Society will be love stories. Members will share the story of how a couple in their family met. The meeting will begin at seven PM, at the La...

Nine members and guests were present for the regular monthly meeting of the La Porte County (IN) Genealogical Society at the La Porte Parks Department Building oat 250 Pine Lake Avenue in La Porte on Tuesday evening, January 13. President Dorothy...

Featured on the walls of the Indiana Welcome Center, stories of legendary men and women from along the South Shore who have changed the world educate and inspire residents and visitors. The South Shore Convention and Visitors Authority recently...

The La Porte County (IN) Genealogical Society met at ‘Round the Clock restaurant on Tuesday, December 9, 2014. The meeting was called to order by the President, Dorothy Palmer. A business meeting was omitted, except for the announcement of the...

The La Porte County (IN) Genealogical Society will meet at 6 PM Tuesday, December 9, 2014, at ‘Round the Clock restaurant. Members and guests will share a holiday meal and celebrate the selection of a new Genealogist of the Year. The award will be...