Catch a glimpse of the inner workings of our small, award-winning museum on a behind-the-scenes tour with our Collections Fellow, Hannah Sliekers.
The Stagecoach Inn at 127 N. Main Street in Hebron, Indiana, courtesy of Ron Trigg
We are thrilled to partner with Hebron Parks & Recreation to offer regular public hours at the Stagecoach Inn and Panhandle Depot on Saturdays between 10a-2p.
The Stagecoach Inn was constructed in 1849 by James McCune for use as a way station along the stagecoach route between Detroit and St. Louis.
Don’t miss this free guided tour of From a Bailly Point of View with Quinn.
The Stagecoach Inn at 127 N. Main Street in Hebron, Indiana, courtesy of Ron Trigg
We are thrilled to partner with Hebron Parks & Recreation to offer regular public hours at the Stagecoach Inn and Panhandle Depot on Saturdays between 10a-2p.
The Stagecoach Inn was constructed in 1849 by James McCune for use as a way station along the stagecoach route between Detroit and St. Louis.
We will be closed to the public on Wednesday, December 24, 2025.
We will be closed to the public on Thursday, December 25, 2025.
The Stagecoach Inn at 127 N. Main Street in Hebron, Indiana, courtesy of Ron Trigg
We are thrilled to partner with Hebron Parks & Recreation to offer regular public hours at the Stagecoach Inn and Panhandle Depot on Saturdays between 10a-2p.
The Stagecoach Inn was constructed in 1849 by James McCune for use as a way station along the stagecoach route between Detroit and St. Louis.
Get into the holiday spirit with a visit during the Holly Days celebration in downtown Valparaiso.
Interact with historical reenactors portraying fur traders, commonly called voyageurs, who worked with Joseph Bailly, Porter County’s first non-native settler, in the early 1800s.
The interpreters will appear in conjunction with our current featured exhibit, “From a Bailly Point of View.” Visitors are encouraged to ask questions during this interactive event.
The Stagecoach Inn at 127 N. Main Street in Hebron, Indiana, courtesy of Ron Trigg
We are thrilled to partner with Hebron Parks & Recreation to offer regular public hours at the historic Stagecoach Inn on Saturdays between 10a-2p.
The building was constructed in 1849 by James McCune for use as a way station along the stagecoach route between Detroit and St. Louis.
Talk local history over a drink with friends, history professionals, and amateur historians at the Washington Street Tap Room. Bring your own small artifact and participate in a show-and-tell style program.
We are closed to the public due to the forecasted severe winter weather.
We will be closed to the public on Friday, November 28, 2025.
We will be closed to the public on Thursday, November 27, 2025.
The Stagecoach Inn at 127 N. Main Street in Hebron, Indiana, courtesy of Ron Trigg
We are thrilled to partner with Hebron Parks & Recreation to offer regular public hours at the Stagecoach Inn and Panhandle Depot on Saturdays between 10a-2p.
The Stagecoach Inn was constructed in 1849 by James McCune for use as a way station along the stagecoach route between Detroit and St. Louis.
From a Bailly Point of View, courtesy of Albert Photographic, 2025
Donors and special guests are invited to help us celebrate our newest exhibits.
"From a Bailly Point of View" is a featured exhibit that examines the family of fur trader Joseph Bailly, the county’s first non-native settler, with a focus on the three generations of Bailly women who ultimately shaped the family's legacy.
"Selections from the Permanent Collection" is a small exhibit that showcases recent acquisitions and a selection of other artworks from our permanent collection.
Not a donor? Visit pocomuse.org/donate to make a gift and attend the V.I.P. Reception.
The Stagecoach Inn at 127 N. Main Street in Hebron, Indiana, courtesy of Ron Trigg
We are thrilled to partner with Hebron Parks & Recreation to offer regular public hours at the historic Stagecoach Inn on Saturdays between 10a-2p.
The building was constructed in 1849 by James McCune for use as a way station along the stagecoach route between Detroit and St. Louis.
Don’t miss this free guided tour of From a Bailly Point of View with Quinn.
Walk the grounds of Old City Cemetery, Valparaiso’s oldest graveyard, and learn about the early settlers and prominent residents buried there. This cemetery is normally under lock and key, so don’t
miss this rare opportunity to explore it.
The Stagecoach Inn at 127 N. Main Street in Hebron, Indiana, courtesy of Ron Trigg
We are thrilled to partner with Hebron Parks & Recreation to offer regular public hours at the historic Stagecoach Inn on Saturdays between 10a-2p.
The building was constructed in 1849 by James McCune for use as a way station along the stagecoach route between Detroit and St. Louis.
We are closed to the public for installation of From a Bailly Point of View.
World War II ration books donated by Roy Ira Bartz, 2012.14.17.
Our band of living-history interpreters will bring their immersive historical displays for a hands-on, interactive show-and-tell of historical objects related to World War II.
The Stagecoach Inn at 127 N. Main Street in Hebron, Indiana, courtesy of Ron Trigg
We are thrilled to partner with Hebron Parks & Recreation to offer regular public hours at the historic Stagecoach Inn on Saturdays between 10a-2p.
The building was constructed in 1849 by James McCune for use as a way station along the stagecoach route between Detroit and St. Louis.
We are closed to the public for installation of From a Bailly Point of View.
We are closed to the public for installation of From a Bailly Point of View.
We are closed to the public for installation of From a Bailly Point of View.
We are closed to the public for installation of From a Bailly Point of View.
Furnessville Cemetery, 1938. Courtesy of Steven R. Shook.
Join cemetery trustee Trent D. Pendley, a member of the PoCo Muse Advisory Council, for a tour of the Furnessville Cemetery, established in 1862. The cemetery is located just south of the property that belonged to the artists Vin and Hazel Hannell when they lived in the Indiana Dunes.
The Stagecoach Inn at 127 N. Main Street in Hebron, Indiana, courtesy of Ron Trigg
We are thrilled to partner with Hebron Parks & Recreation to offer regular public hours at the historic Stagecoach Inn on Saturdays between 10a-2p.
The building was constructed in 1849 by James McCune for use as a way station along the stagecoach route between Detroit and St. Louis.
The Stagecoach Inn at 127 N. Main Street in Hebron, Indiana, courtesy of Ron Trigg
We are thrilled to partner with Hebron Parks and Recreation to offer regular public hours at the Stagecoach Inn and Panhandle Depot on Saturdays between 10a-2p.
Don’t miss this final free guided tour of Life Work and Vin’s Farm Scenes with Quinn.
Stop by the PoCo Muse for a piece of candy or to see "Life Work" and "Vin's Farm Scenes" on exhibit.
This segment of the plank road was found under what is now Meridian Road.
Every third Thursday, the Duneland Historical Society offers free programs to the public at Hawthorne Park Community Building. October’s program features PoCo Muse Executive Director Kevin Matthew Pazour discussing the plank road conceived in 1850 to connect Valparaiso to Michigan City.
The Stagecoach Inn at 127 N. Main Street in Hebron, Indiana, courtesy of Ron Trigg
We are thrilled to partner with Hebron Parks and Recreation to offer regular public hours at the Stagecoach Inn and Panhandle Depot on Saturdays between 10a-2p.
Margaret Willis (left) and Deborah Stipanovich (right) at the V.I.P. opening of Life Work: The Artists Hazel & Vin Hannell, May 2025. Albert Photographic.
Join us at Pines Village Retirement Communities (3303 Pines Village Circle) and hear stories about Hazel and Vin Hannell from people who actually knew them!
The Stagecoach Inn at 127 N. Main Street in Hebron, Indiana, courtesy of Ron Trigg
We are thrilled to partner with Hebron Parks & Recreation to offer regular public hours at the historic Stagecoach Inn on Saturdays between 10a-2p.
The building was constructed in 1849 by James McCune for use as a way station along the stagecoach route between Detroit and St. Louis.
There's a good chance you will hear additional stories that don’t appear on the exhibit labels during this complimentary highlights tour.
