Michigan City LaPorte History & Culture

Barker Mansion

The house that freight cars built. This turn-of-the-century mansion built by millionaire railroad industrialist John H. Barker features art objects, original furnishings, rare woods. Special Christmas tours and summer teas.

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Door Village Harvest Festival

Door Village Harvest Festival celebrating the period between 1830 to 1930. History comes alive! Entertainment, tours, demonstrations, food and crafts. Visit Grandpa's barnyard and Grandma's parlor. re-live Door Viallage in 1831 and enjoy 1860 ...more

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Hesston Steam Museum

Three gauges of steam trains, steam crane, sawmill and traction engines. Specials: 4th of July, Father's Day, Labor Day weekend, Halloween Ghost Train, Santa's Candy Cane Express and Civil War Re-enactment.

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Hoosier Valley Railroad Museum

Visit North Judson’s working railroad museum or take a train ride. The Guest Engineer Program is open to anyone age 18 and over. Obtain 30 minutes of supervised diesel locomotive operating experience. Open Sat 9am-4pm central time. Admission is FREE ...more

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LaPorte County Fair

168th LaPorte County Fair at LaPorte County Fairgrounds. 4-H exhibits, open class, drafthorse, horse & pony, Pioneer Land, carnival rides, grandstand events, free entertainment, food venders.

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LaPorte County Historical Society Museum

With more than 80,000 items on display, this museum houses LaPorte County family heirlooms, the W.A. Jones Antique Firearms Collection, and the Kesling Automobile Collection. A 2009-2011 AAA Gemsite. Research area.

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LaPorte New Church-Swedenborgian

This beautiful and peace-filled sanctuary is the perfect setting for weddings and is open to all who desire God’s blessing on their union. Call for a wedding appointment (219-362-1769) or to book a tour of this historic church or for other ...more

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Lincoln Highway

The Lincoln Highway across LaPorte County explores Indiana’s unique role in Lincoln Highway history and celebrates Indiana’s place in early automotive and road-building history. It was established across northern Indiana in 1913. The Lincoln ...more

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Lubeznik Center For The Arts

World class art exhibitions in 5 galley spaces and outdoor sculpture collections, after hours events, special programs and artful gifts in the Gallery Shop.

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Michigan City Lighthouse & Pier

Built in 1904, the lighthouse has become the most popular symbol of Michigan City, and is the only public operating lighthouse in Indiana. The elevated walkway, known as the "catwalk", was used by lighthouse keepers for 29 years to access the light ...more

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Native American Heritage Day at International Friendship Gardens

Celebrate the heritage of the Original People and learn the history of First Americans. Tours, crafts projects, demonstrations and food will be available. Free admission.

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Old Library

This is a neoclassical structure of Indiana limestone, with a columned portico, a marble interior, and 12-foot high Tiffany style stained glass windows depicting the Shakespearean figures Rosalind, Portia, and Ophelia. The Old Library is the ...more

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Old Lighthouse Museum

Original 1858 light station structure, 8 display rooms, Great Lakes history, shipwrecks, era of sailing ships, local history and more.

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Pinhook Methodist Church

Built in 1847 is the oldest standing church in LaPorte County. This pioneer landmark, restored in 1987 has no church affiliation & is owned by the Pinhook Cemetery Assn. This 157 yr. old church is open for weddings, tours of 10 or more April 1 - Oct. 31.

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Pioneer Days at Creek Ridge County Park

Step into the past at LaPorte County Parks annual Pioneer Days. Bring your family out on the 4th weekend in September. Experience wagon rides, outdoor cooking, crafts, food and more. Visit with historically clad demonstrators and enjoy hands-on ...more

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Pioneer Land

Pioneer Land is an 1800's village with blacksmith shop, Farm Bureau log cabin, quilters cabin, 1-room school, post office, antique barn, general store, artisan barn and original garden.

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Rumley Historic Apartments

Affordable, maintenance-free living for independent seniors 55 and older. Spacious one and two bedroom apartment homes. All basic utilities included. Monthly rent specials and pet friendly. Located on historic Michigan Avenue; home of the Annual ...more

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The Great Sauk Trail

Many ancient migratory paths of buffalo and other grazing mammals served as the basis of some of our current modern roads. Aboriginal people would often use the paths to hunt these same animals, as well as to travel throughout their territories. Early ...more

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The Yellowstone Trail

The Yellowstone Trail began in South Dakota in 1912 as an automobile route across America. The Yellowstone Trail Association located a route, motivated road improvements, produced maps and folders to guide the traveler, and promoted tourism along its ...more

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Wanatah Historical Society Museum

The Wanatah Historical Society Museum is dedicated to the preservation and display of historical objects and photographs with significance to LaPorte County and the Wanatah Area. Our railroad museum is dedicated to the preservation of the rich history ...more

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Wanatah Scarecrow Festival

19th Annual Scarecrow Festival, Sept 27-29, 2012 in Wanatah on US Hwys 30 and 421. Crafts, scarecrow sculpting, parade, races, 3 on 3 tourney, car show, entertainment, food vendors and meals. Fun for the entire family. Brought to you by the Wanatah ...more

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Westville Medal of Honor Memorial

Memorial to honor three Medal of Honor recepitants.

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