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

Porter County Museum

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

Sign up at pocomuse.org 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

pocomuse's tweet image. Sign up at pocomuse.org 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

6 days to go! Check out the next profile for our upcoming 2019 Home Tour. #6 --- 605 Washington Street pocomuse.org/the-homes Have you ordered your pre-sale ticket yet? They're selling fast! Get them... facebook.com/pocomuse/posts…


One more week! With 7 days to go, we're excited to present the next house on tour ... #7 --- 203 Jefferson Street pocomuse.org/the-homes


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 pocomuse.org/the-homes


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 pocomuse.org/the-homes


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 pocomuse.org/the-homes


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


Stop by for a visit at the Alton Goin Museum in Portage's Countryside Park on Saturdays and Sundays between 1 and 4p! nwitimes.com/news/local/por…


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. facebook.com/story.php?stor…


Come hang out at the PoCo Muse tonight between 6/8p for Off the Clock! facebook.com/pocomuse/posts…


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... facebook.com/pocomuse/posts…


“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... facebook.com/14726891530838…


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. facebook.com/pocomuse/posts…


Stop by the Montague/Urschel Gallery of the PoCo Muse tonight at 7p for the Valparaiso International Center's Fourth Friday event! facebook.com/pocomuse/posts…


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. facebook.com/pocomuse/posts…


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... facebook.com/pocomuse/posts…


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 pocomuse.org/membership to join/renew today!


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... facebook.com/pocomuse/posts…


Here's a great way to help our friends at the Kankakee Valley Historical Society and have a delicious breakfast! facebook.com/pocomuse/posts…


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! facebook.com/pocomuse/posts…


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