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!