Porter County Museum

Founded in 1916, the PoCo Muse engages Porter County's rich past with its evolving present to educate, enrich, and inspire our communities.

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Sign up at https://t.co/T2Tiec8JNq to receive our monthly "Musings" e-mail update about PoCo Muse events (like the History Happy Hour on Mar. 6), exhibits, and Porter County history.

Image: South Washington Street in Valparaiso during the Academy block fire in Feb. 1926

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6 days to go! Check out the next profile for our upcoming 2019 Home Tour.

#6 --- 605 Washington Street

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Have you ordered your pre-sale ticket yet? They're selling fast! Get them... https://t.co/tJYSiELkk3

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One more week! With 7 days to go, we're excited to present the next house on tour ...

#7 --- 203 Jefferson Street

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8 more days until the 2019 Home Tour! Check out our next profile of a featured house, and stay tuned for more to come.

#8 --- 703 Washington Street

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The countdown continues! Only 9 more days until the 2019 Historical Valparaiso Home Tour on Saturday, May 11 from 10a-5p. Don't wait to get your pre-sale tickets!

#9 --- 60 ½ West Lincolnway

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The 2019 Valparaiso Home Tour is only 10 days away! Each day leading up to the tour we will post a historical profile of each building on the tour. We kick off our countdown with the history of 415 Madison.

#10 --- 415 Madison

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Help solve a mystery! Do you know what happened to the Albert F. Busse Memorial?

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Stop by for a visit at the Alton Goin Museum in Portage's Countryside Park on Saturdays and Sundays between 1 and 4p! https://t.co/yIenx2Avbh

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It was a great night for Valparaiso Neighborhood history! If you’ve not visited the Porter County Public Library System lately, make a point to see what’s new. https://t.co/FVVi8I31tr

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Come hang out at the PoCo Muse tonight between 6/8p for Off the Clock! https://t.co/IgUWs4zHtH

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The PoCo Muse is excited to have Uncle Menny's Original Greek's Pizzeria, FLUID Coffeebar, Paréa, and Jordan Ramos on-site this Thursday for the Zoseco Coworking Off the Clock event!

Reserve your spot with a ticket and stop by between 6/8p for an... https://t.co/VFs4mMQQoC

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“Haven’t you got enough to do without being a trucker?” Advertisement from Browns’ Dairy in The Vidette-Messenger of March 31, 1969. #pocomuse #valpovelvet #brownsdairy #housewife #mother #chauffeur #teacher... https://t.co/bSgIqN6nth

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Have you purchased your ticket to the Aukiki Flapjack Breakfast on Saturday, April 6? The proceeds benefit the great work of our friends at the Kankakee Valley Historical Society. https://t.co/N0znmfX6j5

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Stop by the Montague/Urschel Gallery of the PoCo Muse tonight at 7p for the Valparaiso International Center's Fourth Friday event! https://t.co/aGkjct2FVU

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Join our friends at the Duneland Historical Society this Thursday evening (March 21 at 7p) to view a film made in commemoration of the 50th anniversary of the Duneland School Corporation. https://t.co/0405ynMmMb

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Be sure to wear a comfortable pair of shoes for tonight's PoCo Muse members-only sneak preview walking tour of the Porter County Expo at 5p.

Park in the main lot by the large white office trailer. We will gather in... https://t.co/xjUmr82imy

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Are you a member of the PoCo Muse? Join us for an exclusive sneak preview of the Porter County Expo Center on March 19 at 5p!

Not sure if you're a member? Email [email protected] or call 219.465.3595 to find out. Visit https://t.co/fyE8pSOPgw to join/renew today!

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Our friends at the Southshore Brass Band Quintet have teamed up with local armchair historian, Ed W. Seykowski, to present the history of the Valparaiso & Northern Railway with a live musical program covering the era of... https://t.co/pwmQrfK2UC

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Here's a great way to help our friends at the Kankakee Valley Historical Society and have a delicious breakfast! https://t.co/iJ1c5oE4dR

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There is a wonderful series of Women's History Month posts by our friends at the Westchester Public Library. Visit their page to read all of the great local stories! https://t.co/9UfK09DPmc