Hebron’s Stagecoach Inn at 127 N. Main Street, courtesy of Ronald Trigg
About the Stagecoach Inn
Established in 1916 by the Porter County Historical Society, the PoCo Muse is now the oldest institution devoted to the history and culture of Porter County.
The beginning of the PoCo Muse, as part of Porter County’s celebration of Indiana’s Centennial in 1916.
Artifacts were displayed in the lower level of the Valparaiso Public Library from 1916 until 1937, on the top floor of the Porter County Courthouse from 1938 until 1973, and inside the 1871 Porter County Jail and Sheriff’s Residence from 1975 until 2020. The PoCo Muse opened in its new home at 20 Indiana Avenue in downtown Valparaiso on May 19, 2022.
Museum Curator Bertha Stalbaum showcasing the Broncho John Sullivan Collection while the PoCo Muse was located inside the Porter County Courthouse.
Our exhibits and programs highlight Porter County’s rich history, and have much to tell visitors about our county’s past, present, and future.
We hope that when you visit, you leave with a better understanding of Porter County through the curated stories we share.