History

On Thursday, the South Shore Convention and Visitors Authority, at the Indiana Welcome Center in Hammond, held the 2015 South Shore Legends Induction Ceremony in which they inducted three new members into their Wall of Legends. This year’s...

The La Porte County Historical Society calendars for 2016 are now for sale at the museum. Each year a theme is chosen concerning local history. This year the calendar features La Porte County residents, past and present, who have made significant...

A full-size replica of the train that carried President Abraham Lincoln’s body across the United States more than 150 years ago will be on display at the Indiana Welcome Center Thursday, Oct. 8 through Sunday, Oct. 11. The Lincoln Funeral Train has...

Eighteen members enjoyed the program at the monthly meeting of the La Porte County Indiana Genealogical Society on September 8, 2015. The group met at the La Porte Park Department Headquarters. After refreshments, the meeting continued with a program...

Twenty-four members and guests enjoyed the program at the monthly meeting of the La Porte County Indiana Genealogical Society on August 11, 2015. The group met at the La Porte Park Department Headquarters. During an open discussion period, two...

The Wings of Freedom Tour made its way to Valparaiso in early August. This tour gives people a rare and unique glimpse into history by letting them get up close and even inside WWII aircraft. I got an amazing opportunity to go on a flight in one of...

The shipwrecks of Lake Michigan and Indiana’s maritime history will be featured in a program at Barker Mansion on Wednesday, July 22 at 7 pm. The talk will focus primarily on the JD Marshall and the Muskegon, but will also briefly discuss the...

The La Porte County (IN) Genealogical Society will meet at 7 PM (CDST) Tuesday, July 14, 2015, at the La Porte City Parks Headquarters Building, 250 Pine Lake Avenue. The business portion of the meeting will be followed by refreshments and a program...

The La Porte County, Indiana Genealogical Society enjoyed beautiful weather Tuesday evening, June 9, when we toured St. Mary’s Cemetery in Otis, Indiana. In the scenic, peaceful rural setting is the resting place for many parish members. About...

Time to get those old hats with the veils and flowers out of their hat boxes and wear them to the Opening Day Reception for the new display at the La Porte County Historical Society Museum on Saturday, June 6th at 1 P.M. The new display, entitled...