History

Passengers who travel on the South Shore Line train between Downtown Chicago and South Bend Airport are in for a real treat later this summer and fall. On select Saturday departures beginning August 5th, volunteer Interpretive Guides with the...

On Tuesday evening, June 13, 2017, the La Porte County, IN Genealogical Society toured Webster Cemetery, in Noble township. With the cemetery surrounded by private property, this was a valuable opportunity to learn about the brave folk whose remains...

The film crew has made their way to the Whiting area! Welcome, History Channel, Accord Productions and Volo Auto Museum! What an amazing 1st Cruise Night of the year this will be... See ya real soon!

The meeting was called to order at 7:02 PM by the president, Dorothy Palmer. Sixteen members and a guest were present. Patricia Harris passed out maps of the cemetery for June's tour. On June 13, at 6:00 PM, we will assemble at Webster Cemetery, just...

Tuesday, February 14, the La Porte County Indiana Genealogical Society members met at the La Porte Park Department building. After a business meeting, Carol Lloyd presented an alternative tool for pursuing your family connections. Exploring Family...

The John Dillinger Museum, located inside the historic Lake County Courthouse in Crown Point, Ind., will offer admission for $.25 to all individuals for the month of February. Residents and visitors are encouraged to take an interactive and historic...

Tuesday, January 10, the La Porte County Indiana Genealogical Society members enjoyed an exchange of experiences and discoveries. An evening of sharing let us join in newly uncovered insights into the lives our ancestors. With a theme of “How Did...

The La Porte County Historical Society Museum will be closing early at 2 PM on Christmas Eve. The following week, it will be closed for all of Friday December 30th and Saturday December 31st. Otherwise, except for these changes, the hours will remain...

The La Porte County (IN) Genealogical Society met at ‘Round the Clock restaurant on Tuesday, December 13, 2016. The annual holiday dinner was enjoyed by members and guests. Following the meal, the committee for the Genealogist of the Year Award was...

Fourteen members enjoyed the program at the monthly meeting of the La Porte County Indiana Genealogical Society on November 8, 2016. The group met at the La Porte Park Department Headquarters. After refreshments, the meeting continued with a program...