Category Archives: History

Join renowned story teller, Danielle Garrison, at the Portage Lakefront and Riverwalk for an enchanting fireside chat overlooking the Portage Lakeshore.  All three of the summer series programs are family friendly and free to the public.  Bring your own lawn chair or blanket. Friday, June 10th from 7:00-8:00 pm – … Read More →

As an Indiana icon, the Indiana Dunes State Park Beach Pavilion has stood the weather and elements for over 80 years.  It’s limestone and brick columns and arches invite millions of beach goers every year at the State Park.  But it’s history is unique and it’s use has varied through … Read More →

Porter County Parks and Recreation is offering several exciting new programs at Brincka Cross Gardens this spring. These events, called Celebration of Colors, are set to run from April 28 to June 5 at Brincka Cross Gardens, 427 East Furness Road in Pine Township. Decorative painting, meditation and yoga workshops … Read More →

This week at the Museum of Contemporary Art, The Marquette Park Lakefront East Master Plan was recognized with a 2010 President’s Award from the Illinois Chapter of the American Society of Landscape Architects (ILASLA).  Each year by jury, ILASLA recognizes the top design projects created by its chapter members.  The … Read More →

Step back in time to October 15, 1889, with a visit to a living history performance at the Westchester Township History Museum. “The Voices of the Brown Mansion” production will take place on May 1 at 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. Each performance will be followed by tea, coffee and … Read More →