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October Events at the La Porte County Historical Society Museum
La Porte, IN
10/02/2024 08:36 AM

October 1-31: LaCrosse History Pop-Up! Learn about the town of LaCrosse in the ninth of our Towns of La Porte County Pop-Up exhibits. Highlights include items from LaCrosse school, influential residents, and local businesses.

 

October 5: Pine Lake Cemetery Tour! Join Museum staff on a tour of Pine Lake Cemetery! The group will walk you through the scenic cemetery grounds, highlighting the stories of ten monuments and the people they commemorate. Tours will disembark at 12:00, 2:00, and 4:00 at Pine Lake Cemetery on Saturday, October 5, 2024. Tickets cost $5.00. Members and children are free. You MUST pre-register for this tour. Email Museum Director Danielle Adams at director@laportecountyhistory.org to reserve your spot or ask any questions!

 

October 12: LaCrosse Free Admission Day! All LaCrosse residents will receive Free Admission to the Museum on Saturday, October 12th! Come see the LaCrosse Pop-Up exhibit to learn more about your town!

 

October 12: Veteran Free Day! To honor Navy Founding Day, all veterans and active duty military are welcome to come to the Museum free of charge. 

 

October 15: Historical Society Meeting! Join us on Tuesday, October 15 at 7:00pm to learn about the "Shipwrecks in Lake Michigan", a program by Sam Haskell. This event is free to all.

 

October 26: Museum Trick or Treat! Come trick or treat through time at the Museum on Saturday, October 26 from 2:00-4:00pm. We are also opening the Museum Trick or Treat a little earlier from 1:00-1:45 for children with disabilities or for those who prefer a more quiet environment to enjoy trick or treating at the Museum. Admission is FREE to trick or treaters during the event.

 

Now until November 7: Lost Landmarks of Indianapolis Traveling Exhibit! This traveling exhibit explores the important buildings of Indy that have been lost and how the demolitions of mid-twentieth century led to a movement that challenged ideas about what should be destroyed and what should be saved.

 

Now until November 27: Lost Cemeteries of La Porte County Exhibit! Learn about the various cemeteries of La Porte County that no longer exist and have been lost to time.

Reference
Savannah Jackson
219-324-6767
 
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