Lake County Historical Society Indiana

The lake county historical society makes every reasonable attempt to provide access to its archives and museums for research recreation and education.

Lake county historical society indiana. The lake county history center building has experienced closures based upon recommendations from the lake county health dept. Originally the society was quartered in the home of banker publisher businessman and twice elected governor of indiana henry f. The indiana historical society and the indiana historical bureau established the county historian program in 1981 in an effort to improve the historical communication network in the state. Michael dewine s pandemic guidelines.

What is the county historian program. The museum encompasses approximately 6 000 square feet with collections of clothing military uniforms native american artifacts tools photographs and documents representing every city and town in lake county. Please call 440 639 2834 before visiting to confirm the museum s hours. Tours outside of this schedule or for groups can be scheduled by calling 219 663 5129.

The lake county historical museum is open to the public every thursday friday and saturday 1 00 p m. 219 662 3975 northwest indiana genealogical society po box 595 griffith in 46319. Lake county historical society and museum courthouse square suite 202 crown point in 46307. Work days are typically held the 3rd saturday 9 00am of the month.

Starke county historical society was founded june 27 1974 by a local group of citizens concerned about preserving our county s rich heritage for future generations. In addition to collecting and preserving historical artifacts photographs and personal. Ihs s local history services department coordinates the program. Programs events may be rescheduled.

Dear members volunteers thank you for your patience in response to ohio gov. The museum houses many historical artifacts and documents that represent the history of lake county and specifically crown point. The lake county indiana historical society located in crown point in is a local organization dedicated to studying and preserving the history of crown point. Miscellaneous picnics and shin digs are also held here throughout the year.

As we are a small staff we may not be able to accommodate all requests. Each county has one county historian. The historical society fosters an appreciation of the past with an emphasis on local history. During the months of may through october.