Category Archives: Historical
LaPorte County Museum To Re-Open
The La Porte County Historical Society announces its plans for the re-opening of their Museum on Tuesday, July 7, 2020, at 2405 Indiana Avenue in La Porte. In order to protect the public, museum staff, and volunteers from COVID-19, certain restrictions will be in place. Masks are required of all visitors…
Native Garden & Medicinal Garden Growing
This is the third year of our Kankakee Valley Historical Society Native Gardens project. Cindy Deardorff and Judy Judge are core of our Native Gardens committee. Last week Cindy and Judy began planting of the Three Sisters garden. A Native American Three Sisters Vegetable Garden consists of corn, squash, and beans. …
New Historical Building Planned Downtown LaPorte
The La Porte County Public Library is pleased to announce that a new name has been chosen for the old telephone switchboard building at 807 Indiana Avenue that was donated to the library about 5 years ago for expansion. The Board of Trustees approved the name “LPCPL Exchange: Connecting People and Ideas” at its May…
Visit These Virtual Museums During the Pandemic
Virtual Tours – Museums, Parks, Heritage Sites, Operas, and More The La Porte County Historical Society has compiled a list of free virtual tours of Museums, Parks, Heritage Sites, Operas, and more for the benefit of families and individuals confined to home during this pandemic. The following list is…
Calumet Revisited Lecture Series
Calumet Forum Programs 2020 Calumet Revisited Forums continue at Calumet College of St. Joseph (CCSJ) in 2020, shedding light on the region’s rich human history and environmental treasures. Feb. 4 will be Dr. Larry McClellan, author and retired dean at Governor State University will give a talk on the Underground Railroad…
Home for the Holidays Home Tour Whiting Indiana
by Gayle Faulkner Kosalko Come to the Whiting Arts Alive! Holiday Home Tour on Sunday, December 8th where you can meet the gracious hosts and appreciate the homes of five different Whiting residences plus the amazing church turned into a home by one enterprising couple. The huge brick church had been the home…
Chance of a Lifetime Historical Tour
Historic Community Center/YMCA Tour & City Sale Sept. 28 by Carl Zurbriggen Join us on Saturday, September 28th to experience the history of the Whiting Family YMCA and former Whiting Community Center built by John D. Rockefeller! Explore the facility like never before by taking a tour behind the scenes. Look and experience…
Century of Progress Talk Before the Tour
Every year, the Indiana Landmarks conducts a tour of the Century of Progress homes, and it is ALWAYS SOLD OUT! However, there’s a talk on Friday Night. The 1933 World’s Fair in Chicago—called the Century of Progress—offered millions of people in the depths of the Great Depression a hopeful…
Sleepy Hollow
The Legend of Sleepy Hollow is a popular event that sells out ahead of time. So, We are posting the “Tickets On Sale Date” for our #PanoramaNOW Customers. (actual dates listed below) Purchase your tickets at Deep River County Park from 5:30 – 7:30. The event takes place at Buckley…
Aukiki Historical River Walk
The Kankakee Valley Historical Society is excited to offer a new activity! The Aukiki River Walk guided tour. The tour is set for Saturday, July 27th, 2019 at 10 AM with a rain date of July 28th, 2019. This unique, experiential and family friendly activity is meant to raise awareness about…
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