History

Twenty-nine members and guests enjoyed the program at the monthly meeting of the La Porte County Indiana Genealogical Society on August 9, 2016. The group met at the La Porte Park Department Headquarters. After refreshments, the meeting continued...

The La Porte County, Indiana Genealogical Society enjoyed beautiful weather Tuesday evening, June 14, when we toured the Quaker Cemetery on North Park Street in La Porte. Program Committeewomen Laura Shields and Gloria Arndt and Chairwoman Patricia...

The historic Barker Mansion is offering expanded tour options this summer, designed to appeal to a wide range of audiences and interests. New this year, a self-guided tour of the first floor and garden will begin at 10 am, Tuesday through Saturday....

The Barker Mansion, an historic home museum in Michigan City, today announced that it has received a TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence. Now in its sixth year, the achievement celebrates hospitality businesses that have earned great traveler...

In 2006, 1st Source Bank acquired First National Bank of Valparaiso and with that acquisition came the historic location in downtown Valparaiso at 14 Indiana Avenue that has been a staple in the square, and one of the building blocks that helped make...

History buffs can enjoy buy-one, get-one free admission at the John Dillinger Museum in Crown Point, Ind. during National Travel and Tourism Week from May 1 to 7. The Dillinger Museum was moved to the Old Lake County Courthouse in Crown Point’s...

Article transcribed by Steve Neville.  The sun is pouring through the windows of Fiddlehead Restaurant in Michigan City. It’s 3:00 pm and I sit here with a cold beer in hand, a menu at its side, and my eyes darting from table to table as the...

On February 9, 2016, the La Porte County (IN) Genealogical Society met at the La Porte City Park Department Headquarters at 250 Pine Lake Avenue. A business meeting was followed by refreshments, provided by Larry & Kathi Carlson. In celebration...

Happy Birthday, Indiana! The Hoosier State is 200 years old this year and the La Porte County Historical Society Museum is celebrating in a big way! After many months of planning, the Bicentennial Display, “Prominent People of La Porte County”,...

The John Dillinger Museum in Crown Point, Indiana will offer buy one – get one free admission for the months of January and February. Special winter hours for the months of January and February are 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Thursday through Sunday....