Join us for a special guest from the Porter County (POCO) Museum to learn more about our local history and see items from their collections!
The Porter County Museum History! - "Founded in 1916 by the Porter County Historical Society (now the PoCo Muse Foundation), the PoCo Muse is the oldest institution devoted to the history and culture of Porter County.
Artifacts were displayed in the lower level of the Valparaiso Public Library from 1916 until 1937, on the top floor of the Porter County Courthouse from 1938 until 1973, and inside the 1871 Porter County Jail from 1975 until 2020. The PoCo Muse opened its doors at 20 Indiana Avenue in downtown Valparaiso on May 19, 2022.
Our exhibits and programs highlight Porter County’s rich history and have much to tell visitors about our county’s past, present, and future. We hope that when you visit, you leave with a better understanding of the unique character of Porter County, along with its diversity, vibrancy, and beauty."
AGE GROUP: | Adults |
EVENT TYPE: | Speakers & Discussions | Program |
TAGS: | POCO Museum | Local History |
Hebron Public Library was built in 1917, the last library to be built with money from the Carnegie Foundation. It was remodeled in 1995, keeping several of the iconic Carnegie design elements from the original construction. Located across the street from the post office and two blocks from Hebron's Main Street, the library is easily accessible, but not in a congested area. This cozy library houses more than just books, with a good selection of DVDs, music CDs, Audiobooks, and periodicals. It offers a conference room, a large meeting room, free WI-FI, and computers, all for public use. They also have fun and educational children and adult programming.
