Porter County Museum opens exhibit celebrating 175 years of the Porter County Fair
By
Philip Potempa
Crisp on the outside, thoughtful on the inside. A keeper.
Summary
The Porter County Museum has launched a new ongoing exhibit titled "Our Heart of Hearts: The Porter County Fair," celebrating the 175th anniversary of the Porter County Fair, a beloved summer tradition in Northwest Indiana. The exhibit tells the fair's story through snapshots and oral histories collected from dedicated caretakers over a year-long project. Museum Executive Director Kevin Pazour encourages the community to visit and explore the history of this cherished local institution.
Key quotes
· 2 pulledWe encourage everyone to have a look at our current exhibit for the fascinating story of our county's oldest and most cherished institution, which has endured for 175 years.
The story is told largely through the snapshots and oral histories of some of the fair's most dedicated caretakers, collected during a year-long project.
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