We are celebrating our 25th anniversary with a "Pioneer Families Reunions" festival on Saturday June 22, 2013, 10:00 am until 5:00 pm. We will be honoring our early township settlers with a display of family pictures and donated articles from many of...
Portage Community Historical Society
Vendors Wanted for Historical Society Festival
Portage Community Historical Society Festival will be celebrating 25 years on Saturday, June 22, 2013, from 10 am to 5 pm at Countryside Park! Craft and Antique vendors are wanted! Rental space is 10x10 for $10. More than one space may be rented. To...
Indiana Historical Society Exhibit Explores Hoosier Ethnic Groups
The different ethnic groups that have played a part in the Hoosier state’s heritage are explored in the Indiana Historical Society traveling exhibition, "Who Do You Think You Are?" opening Friday, April 5th through Sunday, April 28th, at Portage...
Portage Historical Society to Host 25th Anniversary Celebration
The Portage Community Historical Society will celebrate their 25th anniversary on Sunday, February 24, 2013, noon, at Woodland Park in the Sycamore Room. Tickets are $25 a person and will be held at the door when payment is received by mail. The...
Alton Goin Museum and Trager Farmhouse Opens for Season
Portage Community Historical Society is announcing the re-opening for the 2012 season, the Alton Goin Museum and Trager Farmhouse. Both will be open and available to tour beginning April 14 & 15. Open on Saturdays and Sundays from 1:00 pm to 4:00...
Historical Homes of Portage Township Booklet
Portage Community Historical Society, Inc., is updating and reprinting their "Historical Homes" booklet. We are looking for sponsors or ads to cover the cost of printing. A business card size ad is $25.00 and ads will be printed on the last page of...
Portage Historical Society to Host Rummage Sale
The Portage Historical Society is hosting a Rummage Sale at Countryside Park on June 18th, 7:00 am to 2:00 pm. For those wanting to rent a space to sell items, the cost is $10. Contact Patti at 219.921.9577 or Rhonda at 219.762.3707 for more...
Schedule Class Trips and Family Outings with the Portage Community Historical Society
The Portage Community Historical Society is a nonprofit organization whose goal is to preserve the history of the city of Portage and share that history with the community. The Alton Goin museum, located across from Camelot Lanes on U.S. 6 in...
The Portage Community Historical Society Preserves The Past for the Future!
The Portage Community Historical Society works to preserve the history for the people of this area and for future generations! The Alton Goin Museum houses many wonderful antiques relating to Portage area history. When you visit the museum, you can...