Photos and info from LaPorte County Historical Society Museum
Summer is winding down. What better way to beat the Back-to-School Blues than some fun at the local museum? On Saturday, Aug. 16, the LaPorte County Historical Society will host a Family Fun Day on the grounds of the museum.
Special admission for the day will be $5 per carload. This includes all the outdoor activities as well as admission to the museum from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Activities will include train rides for the kids on a special mini-train, face painting, sidewalk chalk, hula-hoops, and bubbles. At 1 p.m. on the lower level of the museum, magician Matt Kalita will be presenting his magic show; come and be amazed! Odie’s Hot Dogs will be on the grounds to provide lunch. Picnic tables will be provided. A special photo booth will be available to see what you would look like as a cartoon version of a LaPorte County tourist.
Speaking of cartoons, on the lower level of the museum is a special display of Indiana Cartoons & Cartoonists. On permanent exhibit are two train layouts, numerous doll collections, and many old-fashioned toys. And don’t forget to check out the Kesling Automobile Collection, consisting of more than 35 antique cars. (Say Happy 50th Birthday to the 1964 Ford Mustang on display!)
The LaPorte County Historical Society Museum is located at 2405 Indiana Ave., LaPorte, and is accessible to those with disabilities. For more information, call 219-324-6767 or visit La Porte County Historical Society on Facebook.