Westchester Township History Museum
Address 1: 700 W Porter Ave City: Chesterton State: IN Zip Code: 46304 | Phone: 219-983-9715 Email: museum@wpl.lib.in.us Website: www.wpl.lib.in.us Facebook: www.facebook.com |  |
Hours: Wednesday – Sunday 1p.m. – 5 p.m. or by appointment Directions: Lat: 41.6070 Long: -87.0610 Follow State Rte 49 south of Interstate 94 for about 1.25 miles. Turn west (right) at Porter Ave. Follow Porter Ave about 1 mile to the entrance to the museum. Lat/Long: 41.6067301, -87.0614896 | ||
Victorian era gardens welcome visitors to the elegant 1885 Brown Mansion, which houses the works of Northern Porter County artists and exhibits that detail the history of the area and saving the Indiana Dunes. Don't miss the exhibit that tells the story of the Prairie Club, one of the nation's early environmental advocacy groups. During the summer, the museum hosts a free concert series on Fridays in Thomas Park, as well as many other public programs. The museum store offers a great selection of books, posters, and maps related to the history of Westchester Township and the Indiana Dunes. Free tours of the 16-room, Queen Anne-style mansion are offered Wednesday-Sunday, 1 - 5 p.m. or by appointment. Groups of 10 or more should call the museum to schedule a tour.
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