Poco Muse intern and Wheeler High School student Darrel Liebl has been fascinated with history all his life. Darrel has been working with the Porter County Museum since early December and now he finally gets to share his love of history in his new...
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Museum Seeks Help with Upcoming Quilt Exhibit
You're invited to lend a hand (and a square) to the community quilt for the upcoming exhibit Making Her Place at the Porter County Museum. For centuries, fabrics have recorded significant events, individuals, communities, and stories. Visitors are...
Museum Debuts Robert Cain Gallery
Longtime Porter County resident, Robert Cain has inspired generations of Valparaiso Public School students to pursue art. His passion for creativity is apparent through both his artwork, and his teaching in the classroom. President of the Museum...
Porter County Museum Gives a Glimpse Inside Historic Homes
The Porter County Museum is happy to announce the first ever Valparaiso Central Neighborhood Home Tour. The Museum’s award-winning Central Stories Project gave us a look at this historic neighborhood through stories from its residents both past and...
Porter County Museum Gives a Glimpse Inside Historic Homes
The Porter County Museum is happy to announce the first ever Valparaiso Central Neighborhood Home Tour. The Museum's award-winning Central Stories Project gave us a look at this historic neighborhood through stories from its residents both past and...
Porter County Museum Previews 2014 Schedule
As the Porter County Museum begins its new year, the Museum is excited to announce a new year of exhibits, programs, and membership benefits! To start the year right, January’s Sunday @ the PoCo Muse will focus on the accomplishments of 2013, and...
Porter County Museum Celebrates the Valparaiso Woman’s Club
The corner of Washington and Jefferson has seen its share of activity over the years. As a gateway into the Central neighborhood for the downtown, the intersection is a place where domestic and civic life coincide. These two lives have found their...
The Porter County Museum Invites You to a Weekend of Fun
Holly Days hits downtown Valparaiso and the PoCo Muse on Dec. 6th! Come see Santa Claus in the bullpen from 5-7p and purchase some delicious holiday cookies from the Valparaiso Woman’s Club. Then, take a step back into time as the museum...
Museum Seeks Help with Upcoming Exhibit
By Women’s History Month in March 2014, visitors will find their voices have been heard! The team at the PoCo Muse is developing Making Her Place, the story of the women’s movement in Porter County. Help from all of our communities is needed to...
Museum to Begin Cultural Celebrations with Dia de los Muertos
On Saturday, November 2, the Porter County Museum of History will celebrate Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) all day long. This traditional Latino holiday will be commemorated with a variety of family friendly activities throughout the day, from...