History

The South Shore Civil War Memorial Trail’s exhibit, “Region United, Nation Divided: Following Lincoln,” will be on display at the Indiana Welcome Center through Wednesday, April 30. The exhibit showcases the region’s answer to Abraham...

By The Stroller Dogs, as mascots, have been a Valparaiso Fire Department traditions for years. When the department received its first motorized unit, its faithful pal was "Stubby". There were dogs before that, including one whose name has been...

On Friday April 5, 2002 Betsey the 1923 Seagrave Fire Engine was returned to the Valparaiso Fire Department. This ended a forty one-year extended leave. Her return on top of a trailer started in LaCross and ended when unloaded inside Valparaiso Fire...

The Valparaiso Fire Department was first organized in 1868. A hook and ladder company was organized and the first engine house was built on the east side of the Court House Square. The equipment was pulled by men until 1898. That year Valparaiso,...

Midwest Haunted Excursions has pledged 20% of every ticket sold to the Porter County Museum in Valparaiso, Indiana.  The purpose of the Historical Society's Museum is to celebrate the history of Porter County. The Museum tells the story of local...

One of the highest-ranking members of the U. S. Navy, Rear Admiral Harold L. Robinson, will address the 38th annual meeting of the Indiana Jewish Historical Society Sunday October 25th at the Broadmoor Country Club in Indianapolis.   Rear Admiral...

Advanced Ghost Hunting Class will be offered just in time for Halloween at the South Haven Library on Saturday, September 26; from 1 - 4 pm. Paranormal Sciences will hold an Advanced Ghost Hunting Class at the South Haven Library on Saturday,...

The Kankakee Valley Historical Society will host the Aukiki River Festival from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Saturday, August 22, at the KV Historical Society grounds, 1099 Baums Bridge Road, south of Kouts. Take part in activities that include kids’ crafts,...

Half a century after their presence was commonplace in the skies over America, the mighty B-17 Flying Fortress, B-24 Liberator and P-51 Mustang have embarked on a new mission quite a bit different than those they flew during World War II; their...

The Porter County Community Foundation was created in 1996 by a group of community leaders with a vision. They gathered in response to a challenge offered by the Lilly Endowment. Through hard work and generosity, the challenge was met and the Porter...