Past Events

Garden Club, Gardening and Beautification in Ogden Dunes

Hour Glass Museum 8 Lupine Lane, Ogden Dunes, IN, United States

The Historical Society will open its 2nd annual 'Building Community Spirit' Exhibit with the theme of "The Garden Club, Gardening and Beautification in Ogden Dunes."  The reception will begin at 3:30 p.m. followed by a program at 4:00 p.m.   The exhibit will focus on the 40 year history of the Garden Club, which was established in 1974, as well as other examples of gardening and civic beautification, as reflected in the Victory Gardens during World War II, the current Community Garden, and the continuing commitment of volunteers who maintain the Town Gardens. The "Building [...]

Appreciation Reception

Hour Glass Museum 8 Lupine Lane, Ogden Dunes, IN, United States

The Historical Society of Ogden Dunes will be hosting an Appreciation Reception and Open House for the Community.

Annual Christmas Tea

Hour Glass Museum 8 Lupine Lane, Ogden Dunes, IN, United States

The Historical Society of Ogden Dunes will be hosting an annual Christmas tea gathering. We will be having 2 seatings, at noon and at 3:00 p.m. Contact the Society at 219-763-0658 or rmeister@depaul.edu for more details.

The Swedish Community in Northwest Indiana

Hour Glass Museum 8 Lupine Lane, Ogden Dunes, IN, United States

Ken Schoon, author of a new book on the Swedish community in Northwest Indiana will present a program on April 14 at 4:00 at the Hour Glass Museum.  

Nature Walk of the National Lake Shore

New Tennis Courts - Diana Road

National Park Ranger and neighbor, Laura Brennan, will lead the second annual spring wild flower hike through West Beach.  Bring the entire family.   We will meet at the West Tennis Courts, near Long Lake Marsh at 1:00.

The Great Storm of 2008

Community Hall (Volunteer Fire Department) Next to Fire Department, Ogden Dunes, IN, United States

Dan Manas will show and discuss his documentary of the community's response to the storm by coming together to clean the beach.

Ice Cream Social

Hour Glass Museum 8 Lupine Lane, Ogden Dunes, IN, United States

Following the Memorial Service and Lion's Club Community Picnic at Kratz Field, the Historical Society of Ogden Dunes will be hosting an Ice Cream Social and Open House.

Open House

Hour Glass Museum 8 Lupine Lane, Ogden Dunes, IN, United States

The "Hour Glass Museum" is open to the public without charge on the 3rd Sunday of each month from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. On some months during the year, the Historical Society will also sponsor a program at 4:00. See Calendar.

Free

“Toy in the Closet” Historical Fiction by Trent Pendley

Hour Glass Museum 8 Lupine Lane, Ogden Dunes, IN, United States

Trent Pendley, a well known author of local color fiction, will share his experiences writing about Porter County.    The program will begin at 4:00 p.m. and be followed by a reception.  All are invited.

Free
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