The La Porte Civic Auditorium has been a long-standing monument in the community, and a testimony to the rich history and culture of La Porte for decades. Brett Binversie, director of the La Porte Civic Auditorium Meeting and Event Center, called the...
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The Unique History of Whiting
The City of Whiting is definitely a quirky, fun-filled town. With a beautiful lakefront, plenty of industry, and a classic little downtown, the city provides its residents with the best of so many worlds. From summertime to an ice-covered winter,...
Onboard Educational Programs Coming to the South Shore Line
Passengers who travel on the South Shore Line train between Downtown Chicago and South Bend Airport are in for a real treat later this summer and fall. On select Saturday departures beginning August 5th, volunteer Interpretive Guides with the...
History Channel Filming at Whiting Cruise Night
The film crew has made their way to the Whiting area! Welcome, History Channel, Accord Productions and Volo Auto Museum! What an amazing 1st Cruise Night of the year this will be... See ya real soon!
25 Cent Admission Prices offered at Dillinger Museum
The John Dillinger Museum, located inside the historic Lake County Courthouse in Crown Point, Ind., will offer admission for $.25 to all individuals for the month of February. Residents and visitors are encouraged to take an interactive and historic...
1st Source Bank Preserves Downtown History
In 2006, 1st Source Bank acquired First National Bank of Valparaiso and with that acquisition came the historic location in downtown Valparaiso at 14 Indiana Avenue that has been a staple in the square, and one of the building blocks that helped make...
Discounted Admission at Dillinger Museum during 2016 National Tourism Week
History buffs can enjoy buy-one, get-one free admission at the John Dillinger Museum in Crown Point, Ind. during National Travel and Tourism Week from May 1 to 7. The Dillinger Museum was moved to the Old Lake County Courthouse in Crown Point’s...
Dillinger Museum Announces 2016 Winter Hours and Special Admission Prices
The John Dillinger Museum in Crown Point, Indiana will offer buy one – get one free admission for the months of January and February. Special winter hours for the months of January and February are 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Thursday through Sunday....
2015 South Shore Legends Induction Ceremony Honors New Members To ‘Wall Of Legends’
On Thursday, the South Shore Convention and Visitors Authority, at the Indiana Welcome Center in Hammond, held the 2015 South Shore Legends Induction Ceremony in which they inducted three new members into their Wall of Legends. This year’s...
Lincoln Funeral Train Rolls into Hammond on October 8 – 11, 2015
A full-size replica of the train that carried President Abraham Lincoln’s body across the United States more than 150 years ago will be on display at the Indiana Welcome Center Thursday, Oct. 8 through Sunday, Oct. 11. The Lincoln Funeral Train has...