PORTAGE COMMUNITY HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC

PORTAGE, IN

 Michigan City, Indiana
Credit: Seth Tisue

The Portage Community Historical Society Inc. is a non-profit organization dedicated to preserving the history of Portage, Indiana. Established in 1982, the society is committed to preserving the memories of the area, its people and the various events that have shaped the Portage community. The society collects and preserves artifacts, documents, photographs and oral histories to serve as a living record of the area’s past.

The Portage Community Historical Society operates two museums located in Portage. The main museum is housed in the historic 1856 Gillett House, which was once the residence of local businessman Isaac Gillett. The museum features a range of displays, including artifacts from the area’s early settlers, local Native American artifacts and a variety of artifacts from different periods of the area’s history. The museum also houses a research library and a collection of photographs.

The society also operates the Portage Railroad Museum. This museum is dedicated to the history of the railroad industry in Portage, featuring a variety of artifacts and displays related to the area’s railroads. Visitors can also explore a collection of vintage railroad equipment, including locomotives, boxcars and cabooses.

The Portage Community Historical Society also hosts a range of educational programs, including lectures, workshops and field trips. The society also offers research assistance, genealogy services and special events. The society is dedicated to preserving and sharing the history of Portage and its people.

PORTAGE COMMUNITY HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in PORTAGE IN. US MID #8401800324

The museum is classed as HSC (Historical Societies, Historic Preservation). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Midwest (Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Ohio, Wisconsin).

Contact PORTAGE COMMUNITY HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC

PORTAGE COMMUNITY HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC
PO BOX 305
PORTAGE
IN
46368

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PORTAGE COMMUNITY HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC Information

MID # 8401800324
Name PORTAGE COMMUNITY HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC
Alternate Name
Classification Historical Societies, Historic Preservation, , Midwest
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) 311243145
NTEECC A82
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM) 201310
INCOME 0
REVENUE 0
LAT/LONG 41.573911, -87.183025
CODES FIPS State Code: 18
FIPS County Code: 127
US Census Tract: 050506
US Census Block: 1015