It’s a truism among contractors: Turn some dirt or open a wall and you never know what you’ll find. Folks in Britain, to take an example, have been putting things on top of other things for two millennia, and builders scraping almost any surface...
History
South Shore CVA Spotlights Calumet Region With “Calumet Voices, National Stories” Exhibit at the Indiana Welcome Center
The Calumet region is vibrant and tapestry woven with threads of diverse cultures and industrial history. Binding this wealth of stories together are the experiences of past residents and their contributions to shaping America. Chicago’s Field...
Field Museum Exhibit Arrives at Indiana Welcome Center
Experience Calumet Region History April 19-October 6 Discover an unexpected national treasure located along the south shore of Lake Michigan through the newest exhibition in the Calumet Voices, National Stories series at the Indiana Welcome...
City of Valparaiso Preserve Historic Bricks in Downtown Project
Featured image: The historic Nelsonville bricks once used on Main Street in Valparaiso (now known as Lincolnway) are now being preserved from their location on Valparaiso Street. At the completion of The Linc and Lincoln Highway Garage projects,...
Lake Station Historical Society Museum opens its doors, city’s history to the public
The City of Lake Station has a storied history that can often be forgotten in the hustle and bustle of today’s world, but the city and its residents know it’s important to never forget the past. That’s why, after a wait that kept many on the...
Relics–Why Do We Have Them?
Today, many people believe that relics are a thing of the past with no relevance to today’s world. I disagree since many of us still utilize prayer cards, rosaries, and other touchstones from our upbringing that comfort us today. They serve as...
History of the PHJC in Donaldson, Pt. 5
Catherine’s Cottage was established in 2006 to create community for Sisters in the beginning stages of memory loss and Sisters who desired to form a loving, supportive community with them. Over the years, it’s become a living, loving reality. Two...
History of the Poor Handmaids of Jesus Christ in Donaldson, Pt. 3
Beginning in 1967, Ancilla College broadened its liberal arts degree offerings and began admitting students from around the area when it became a commuter college. In 2015, Ancilla opened the first of two newly-built residence halls. They...
History is made at the 37th annual Hammond Sports Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
The Hammond Sports Hall of Fame inducted six new members within the induction class of 2023. The Hammond Sports Hall of Fame class of 2023 includes Juan Alba, Roy L. McPipe, Mark Allan Nagy, Jim Tarka, Louis Kosanovich, and the 1972 Hammond Edison...
Crown Point to Honor Fallen Heroes During Wreaths Across America Ceremony
The Julia Watkins Brass Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) and the City of Crown Point will honor fallen heroes this weekend by placing wreaths on their graves at the Historic Maplewood and Maplewood Memorial cemeteries. The...
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