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In conjunction with our newest exhibit, “From a Bailly Point of View,” the PoCo Muse will host historical reenactors portraying fur traders, commonly called voyageurs. ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏
French Voyageurs Arrive December 6In conjunction with our newest exhibit, From a Bailly Point of View, the PoCo Muse will host historical reenactors portraying fur traders, commonly called voyageurs, who worked with Joseph Bailly, Porter County’s first non-native settler, in the early 1800s. One of the treasures of our collection of Bailly artifacts is an original ledger written by Joseph Bailly from 1799 to 1802. In this account book—all of which is in French—Bailly recorded the goods that he purchased, the goods that he sold, and the furs or skins he received from his Native trading partners. We invite you to come see Joseph Bailly’s ledger brought to life and view the items bought and sold at his trading post on June 6, 1799. See how these goods would have appeared when new and learn how the North American fur trade was an enormously important system of global commerce. The free event will be held Saturday, December 6, from 11am to 6pm.
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History on Tap: Show & TellWednesday, December 3, 6pm Washington Street Tap Room, 11 Washington Street, Valparaiso, IN Free event for anyone 21 and older; drinks not included |
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Voyageurs at PoCo MuseSaturday, December 6, 11am-6pm PoCo Muse, 20 Indiana Avenue, Valparaiso, IN Free and open to the public |
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Yuletide Open HouseSaturday, December 6, 3-6pm PoCo Muse, 20 Indiana Avenue, Valparaiso, IN Free and open to the public |
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Saturday Hours at Hebron’s Stagecoach Inn & Panhandle DepotSaturday, December 6, 13, 20, and 27 from 10am-2pm 127 N Main Street, Hebron, IN Free and open to the public |
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Behind-the-Scenes Tour with HannahSaturday, December 13, 10am PoCo Muse, 20 Indiana Avenue, Valparaiso, IN No RSVP Required |
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Guided Museum Tour with Quinn Saturday, December 20, 10am PoCo Muse, 20 Indiana Avenue, Valparaiso, IN No RSVP Required |
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Holiday ClosuresWednesday, December 24, and Thursday, December 25 PoCo Muse, 20 Indiana Avenue, Valparaiso, IN |
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From A Bailly Point of ViewOpen through April 26, 2026Though Joseph Bailly looms large in the memory of Porter County as its first nonnative settler, the lives and work of three generations of Bailly women—Marie, Rose, and Frances—truly shaped the Bailly homestead and public perception of the family legacy. The PoCo Muse believes objects tell stories, and our new featured exhibit, From a Bailly Point of View (expanded from a 2018 exhibit of the same name), looks closely at artifacts from our Bailly Family Collection to shed new light on their legacy in Porter County. Eunice Slagle & Montague/Urschel Galleries |
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Selections from the Permanent CollectionCollection RotationThis small exhibit features recent acquisitions and a selection of other noteworthy artworks from our permanent collection. Robert Cain Gallery |
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Lowenstine WWII Roll of HonorThe Lowenstine WWII Roll of Honor was displayed on the courthouse square from 1943 until 1973 in commemoration of the Valparaiso citizens who contributed to the war effort during World War II. It was installed in the PoCo Muse in December 2022. |
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Muse News: October through December 2025Stay up-to-date with all that’s happening at the PoCo Muse by checking out our most recent newsletter, Muse News. PoCo Muse Magazine: Issue No. 10The digital version PoCo Muse Magazine is free to read for everyone. In this wide-ranging issue, we revisit a national moment of unrest during the 1960s and a local response from university student activists, learn about Gilbert Ashville Pierce, a nineteenth-century man for all seasons, and finally, explore the Bailly family legacy from the perspective of their possessions. Looking Back: December 1925Each day on social media, the PoCo Muse looks back by featuring century-old historical excerpts selected from the Evening Messenger and Valparaiso Daily Vidette newspapers. At the Intersection of Art & HistoryThe 25-minute video slideshow called "At the Intersection of Art & History" presents highlights from our permanent art collection and spotlights a few common themes found in the artworks.
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