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"Vintage Valentines" On Display at the museum till the end of February The La Porte County Historical Society again has its extensive collection of vintage Valentines on display for Valentines Day, 2012. The Valentines are on display in the period rooms at the museum. In the Victorian Dining room, the table is covered with Valentine greetings of the time. The 1920’s kitchen has a young girl getting fitted for a party dress while surrounded by Valentine greetings from all her classmates. In the 1920’s living room a woman sits at her desk surrounded by romantic Valentines while dreaming of her soldier husband. Paper lace cutouts with romantic sayings, 3-dimensional stand-up cards, and many colorful, nostalgic images grace these long-ago works of art. The antique Valentines will be on display at the museum till the end of February. In the museum gift shop, Valentine reproductions are now for sale. Some of the images have come from the archives of the La Porte County Historical Society.
"Valentine's Day Tea!" The La Porte County Historical Society is having its first ever Valentine’s Day Tea on Saturday, February 11th in the meeting room at the museum. The tea will begin at 1:00 P.M.and is open for anyone wishing to experience a little elegance along with a little fun. This event is open to family members of all ages and is especially perfect to share with your child or grandchild, or for your child and her best pals, which may include dolls. This event is appropriate for ages 6 and up. Children under the age of 12 must be accompanied by an adult. Get out your nicest hat and your prettiest gloves and come and learn the history of Valentines Day presented by County Historian Fern Eddy Schultz, while you share some cookies, finger sandwiches, lemonade and, of course, tea. A craft project will also be on the agenda. Please reserve your spot at the table by calling 219-324-6767. The Valentine’s Day Tea is free, however regular museum admissions apply.
The La Porte County Historical Society Museum is located at 2405 Indiana Ave., in La Porte. Hours are Tuesday through Saturday, 10:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Admission prices are: $6 for out-of-county residents, $3 for La Porte County adults, $3 for ages 12 – 17, and free for children under 12. Call (219) 324-6767. |
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