Category Archives: Historical
Don’t miss Theater Unspeakable’s Unique Take on “The American Revolution”
**** Recommended **** “The American Revolution” by Theater Unspeakable is one of the most interesting, creative, and innovative shows I’ve ever seen. I saw when it premiered, loved it then, love it now. This tongue-in-cheek history lesson in just 50 minutes will definitely tickle your funny bone. By the way, all the history of “The…
Chautauqua in the Dunes
Chautauqua in the Dunes is four full days of events, August 16-19, 2018. Chautauqua will build on the cultural, historical, environmental, economic, political, and religious heritage found here in Northwest Indiana and throughout the Dunes region. Chautauquas were popular in the late 19th and early 20th century as accessible and participatory educational models. They were…
Laporte’s Annual Old Car Show
The La Porte County Historical Society is hosting its 11th Annual Old Car Show on Saturday, July 21st from 9AM-3PM. The Car Show is held on the grounds of the museum located at 2405 Indiana Ave. or Highway 35 at the south entrance to La Porte. The event is open to cars 30 years…
Candlelight Tour Releases Book of 20 Years
People Engaged in Preservation, La Porte’s not-for-profit historic preservation organization, today announces the release of the book Historic Architecture of La Porte Indiana: The First 20 Years of the Candlelight Tour. The publication was released to the public and available for sale, on Saturday, May 19th. The book, at a cost of $30, is a 400+ page professional quality softcover including the 106…
Hesston Steam Museum
Hesston Steam Museum is an outdoor museum operated by the Laporte County Historical Steam Society in Hesston, Indiana. The Hesston Steam Museum is open several Holiday Weekends as well as every weekend in the Summer. Holiday Weekends Include: Halloween Weekends (Ghost Trains Oct 13-14, 20-21 and Oct. 16, 27, and 28th, 2018), and select…
Valpo Chamber Hosts Memorial Opera House 125th Anniversary
The Valparaiso Chamber of Commerce hosted an 125th Anniversary Ribbon Cutting on Thursday, February 15th. On stage was the backdrop of the Upcoming Production, “The Hunchback of Notre Dame.” Several representatives from the local community, the chamber of commerce and the theatre community were present. As a special treat, there were two performances shown by…
Great War Events At Barker Mansion – Michigan City
The public is invited to explore Indiana’s Great War history through a series of free events hosted by Michigan City’s Barker Mansion in January and February. The mansion has partnered with the Indiana Historical Society to display a traveling exhibit titled The Great War: From Ration Lines to the Front Lines. With The Great War,…
Over 50 Fall Festivals Announced
Spend your Fall Weekends celebrating in Northwest Indiana! We guarantee there’s a Festival EVERY WEEKEND WITH TONS OF FAMILY FUN! From Car Shows, ice cream socials to concerts and parades, these events will have you enjoying your Fall weekends ! Let us not forget tons of Fireworks, Art and Craft Shows & Fairs AND CRAFT…
Door Village Harvest Festival
The Door Village Harvest Festival celebrates its 265th year! The festival will be held at Scipio Township Park on Joliet Road in Door Village, Indiana on Saturday September 8, 2018 from 7:30 to 5:00 and again on Sunday September 9, 2018 from 9:00 to 4:00 P.M. This is a Historical festival, something that you don’t…
One Minute After Sunrise Book Signing June 25th Whiting
New Book on Standard Oil Fire Now Available It was one of the most spectacular industrial disasters in American history when it occurred. In the hours after the August 27, 1955 explosion and fire at the Standard Oil Refinery people around the world became familiar with Whiting, Indiana. It was front page news. Those…
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LaPorte Candlelight Tour Returns in 2018
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