Explore the Stagecoach Inn and Panhandle Depot in downtown Hebron during your Saturday visit between 10am-2pm.
Visitor Experience Manager Quinn Albert, 2026.
Experience our exhibits in a personal way by taking one of Quinn’s free guided tours on the third Saturday of each month.
There’s no need to RSVP, although we do ask that you arrive a few minutes prior to the start time as a courtesy to other attendees.
Explore the Stagecoach Inn and Panhandle Depot in downtown Hebron during your Saturday visit between 10am-2pm.
Explore the Stagecoach Inn and Panhandle Depot in downtown Hebron during your Saturday visit between 10am-2pm.
Experience our exhibits in a personal way by taking a free guided tour with Aimee Tomasek.
Explore the Stagecoach Inn and Panhandle Depot in downtown Hebron during your Saturday visit between 10am-2pm.
Take a walk with Kevin Pazour to learn about a few of the buildings along the courthouse square and hear seasonal stories about local legends and lore.
Explore the Stagecoach Inn and Panhandle Depot in downtown Hebron during your Saturday visit between 10am-2pm.
Explore the Stagecoach Inn and Panhandle Depot in downtown Hebron during your Saturday visit between 10am-2pm.
Spend a little bit of Halloween touring one of the oldest public cemeteries in Porter County.
Explore the Stagecoach Inn and Panhandle Depot in downtown Hebron during your Saturday visit between 10am-2pm.
Our living history interpreters return with a special display exploring the War of 1812 through period attire, historical artifacts, and engaging conversations.
Explore the Stagecoach Inn and Panhandle Depot in downtown Hebron during your Saturday visit between 10am-2pm.
We will be closed on Saturday, September 12, in observance of the Valparaiso Popcorn Festival.
Explore the Stagecoach Inn and Panhandle Depot in downtown Hebron during your Saturday visit between 10am-2pm.
Enjoy a drink with friends, history professionals, and amateur historians while a short talk about the history of the 1982 Valparaiso Popcorn Festival is given at 6pm.
We will be closed on Sunday, September 6, in observance of Labor Day.
Courthouse Square, Valparaiso, IN. Circa 1920s postcard, courtesy of Steven R. Shook.
Today’s Courthouse Square Walking Tour has been postponed.
With high humidity and temperatures expected to continue rising this afternoon, we’ve decided to postpone today’s walking tour of the Porter County Courthouse Square. We want everyone to be able to enjoy the experience comfortably—and fortunately, the stories aren’t going anywhere!
We’re planning to bring the walking tour back in October with a seasonal twist, exploring some of the legends, lore, and intriguing stories surrounding downtown Valparaiso and the Porter County Courthouse Square. We’ll share the new date as soon as it’s set.
And you won’t have to wait until October to hear the stories we planned to share today! We’ll soon release a podcast version of the Courthouse Square Walking Tour, so you can explore these stories wherever—and whenever—you’d like.
Thank you for understanding. We look forward to sharing more great Porter County stories with you soon.
In the meantime, if you’re looking for something to do today, stop by PoCo Muse to explore "Our Heart of Hearts: The Porter County Fair" between 11am–5pm, or head to Hebron to visit the Stagecoach Inn and Panhandle Depot between 10am–2pm. Both are free, fun ways to beat the heat while discovering some great Porter County history!
Image • The Stagecoach Inn is believed to have been constructed in 1849 by James McCune for use as a stop along the stagecoach route between Detroit and St. Louis. Image courtesy of Ronald Trigg, 2024
Explore the Stagecoach Inn and Panhandle Depot in downtown Hebron during your Saturday visit between 10am-2pm. Learn more about the history of Hebron and south Porter County thanks to our partnership with Hebron Parks and Recreation.
There is no admission fee to visit the Stagecoach Inn and Panhandle Depot. Discover more about the history of each building at pocomuse.org/hebron.
Join Suzanne Goldstein Baker on Thursday, September 3, at 1pm inside Pines Village Retirement Communities for Art, History, & Film Intersect at the Indiana Dunes, an illustrated presentation exploring the creative figures who became the “influencers” of their day.
Image • The Stagecoach Inn is believed to have been constructed in 1849 by James McCune for use as a stop along the stagecoach route between Detroit and St. Louis. Image courtesy of Ronald Trigg, 2024
Explore the Stagecoach Inn and Panhandle Depot in downtown Hebron during your Saturday visit between 10am-2pm. Learn more about the history of Hebron and south Porter County thanks to our partnership with Hebron Parks and Recreation.
There is no admission fee to visit the Stagecoach Inn and Panhandle Depot. Discover more about the history of each building at pocomuse.org/hebron.
Image • The Stagecoach Inn is believed to have been constructed in 1849 by James McCune for use as a stop along the stagecoach route between Detroit and St. Louis. Image courtesy of Ronald Trigg, 2024
Explore the Stagecoach Inn and Panhandle Depot in downtown Hebron during your Saturday visit between 10am-2pm. Learn more about the history of Hebron and south Porter County thanks to our partnership with Hebron Parks and Recreation.
There is no admission fee to visit the Stagecoach Inn and Panhandle Depot. Discover more about the history of each building at pocomuse.org/hebron.
Step back in time and experience history in action on Saturday, August 22. Join us on the lawn at the southeast corner of the Porter County Courthouse Square in downtown Valparaiso.
Watch skilled living history interpreters demonstrate traditional trades such as carpentry, spinning, and more. Dressed in period clothing, these artisans bring the past to life by showcasing the skills that once shaped everyday life in communities like ours.
This interactive, family-friendly event is free to attend. Ask questions, watch demonstrations up close, and discover how everyday goods were made before factories and mass production.
Drop by with family and friends for this free event anytime between 10am and 2 pm!
Visitor Experience Manager Quinn Albert, 2026.
Experience our exhibits in a personal way by taking one of Quinn’s free guided tours on the third Saturday of each month.
There’s no need to RSVP, although we do ask that you arrive a few minutes prior to the start time as a courtesy to other attendees.
Kate Wiltfang inside the teller’s booth from Hebron’s Citizens Bank, now on display inside the Panhandle Depot.
Join us at Hebron’s Stagecoach Inn as we celebrate the 99th birthday of Kate Wiltfang, who was a founding member of the Hebron Historical Society!
For decades, the Hebron Historical Society worked with Hebron Parks and Recreation to preserve and share the community’s history, helping make the Stagecoach Inn and Panhandle Depot beloved landmarks in downtown Hebron. Kate was there from the beginning, and we’re delighted to celebrate her birthday in a place that represents the lasting legacy of her work and that of her fellow Historical Society members.
Stop by Saturday to explore the Stagecoach Inn, help us wish Kate a very happy 99th birthday, and enjoy a complimentary cupcake while supplies last!
Admission is free.
Image • The Stagecoach Inn is believed to have been constructed in 1849 by James McCune for use as a stop along the stagecoach route between Detroit and St. Louis. Image courtesy of Ronald Trigg, 2024
Explore the Stagecoach Inn and Panhandle Depot in downtown Hebron during your Saturday visit between 10am-2pm. Learn more about the history of Hebron and south Porter County thanks to our partnership with Hebron Parks and Recreation.
There is no admission fee to visit the Stagecoach Inn and Panhandle Depot. Discover more about the history of each building at pocomuse.org/hebron.
Image • The Stagecoach Inn is believed to have been constructed in 1849 by James McCune for use as a stop along the stagecoach route between Detroit and St. Louis. Image courtesy of Ronald Trigg, 2024
Explore the Stagecoach Inn and Panhandle Depot in downtown Hebron during your Saturday visit between 10am-2pm. Learn more about the history of Hebron and south Porter County thanks to our partnership with Hebron Parks and Recreation.
There is no admission fee to visit the Stagecoach Inn and Panhandle Depot. Discover more about the history of each building at pocomuse.org/hebron.
Stop by our booth in Expo East during the 2026 Porter County Fair!
Image • The Stagecoach Inn is believed to have been constructed in 1849 by James McCune for use as a stop along the stagecoach route between Detroit and St. Louis. Image courtesy of Ronald Trigg, 2024
Explore the Stagecoach Inn and Panhandle Depot in downtown Hebron during your Saturday visit between 10am-2pm. Learn more about the history of Hebron and south Porter County thanks to our partnership with Hebron Parks and Recreation.
There is no admission fee to visit the Stagecoach Inn and Panhandle Depot. Discover more about the history of each building at pocomuse.org/hebron.
Stop by our booth in Expo East during the 2026 Porter County Fair!
Stop by our booth in Expo East during the 2026 Porter County Fair!
Stop by our booth in Expo East during the 2026 Porter County Fair!
Stop by our booth in Expo East during the 2026 Porter County Fair!
Stop by our booth in Expo East during the 2026 Porter County Fair!
Stop by our booth in Expo East during the 2026 Porter County Fair!
Stop by our booth in Expo East during the 2026 Porter County Fair!
Image • The Stagecoach Inn is believed to have been constructed in 1849 by James McCune for use as a stop along the stagecoach route between Detroit and St. Louis. Image courtesy of Ronald Trigg, 2024
Explore the Stagecoach Inn and Panhandle Depot in downtown Hebron during your Saturday visit between 10am-2pm. Learn more about the history of Hebron and south Porter County thanks to our partnership with Hebron Parks and Recreation.
There is no admission fee to visit the Stagecoach Inn and Panhandle Depot. Discover more about the history of each building at pocomuse.org/hebron.
Stop by our booth in Expo East during the 2026 Porter County Fair!
Stop by our booth in Expo East during the 2026 Porter County Fair!
"A Day at the Dunes," by artist Frank Myslive, undated.
The PoCo Muse Collection contains artwork depicting the dunes year-round. Experience the beauty of our county with the shifting weather and learn about conservation efforts in an ever changing landscape.
The Dunes Through the Seasons will be on display at The Village Gallery of Pines Village Retirement Communities from July 19 through September 10.
Visitor Experience Manager Quinn Albert, 2026.
Experience our exhibits in a personal way by taking one of Quinn’s free guided tours on the third Saturday of each month.
There’s no need to RSVP, although we do ask that you arrive a few minutes prior to the start time as a courtesy to other attendees.
Image • The Stagecoach Inn is believed to have been constructed in 1849 by James McCune for use as a stop along the stagecoach route between Detroit and St. Louis. Image courtesy of Ronald Trigg, 2024
Explore the Stagecoach Inn and Panhandle Depot in downtown Hebron during your Saturday visit between 10am-2pm. Learn more about the history of Hebron and south Porter County thanks to our partnership with Hebron Parks and Recreation.
There is no admission fee to visit the Stagecoach Inn and Panhandle Depot. Discover more about the history of each building at pocomuse.org/hebron.
