Calendar of Events

Calendar of Events
May
2
Thu
Feast of the Hunters’ Moon Sewing Circle @ Arganbright Research Center
May 2 @ 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm

The Feast of the Hunters’ Moon Sewing Circles are back for 2024! This is a great opportunity to evolve (or start!) your Feast closet in the “off-season” so you feel prepared and well-dressed for the big event.

ALL listed sessions will take place from 5-7 PM at the Arganbright Genealogy Center and led by Feast of the Hunters’ Moon Event Manager, Brooke Sauter.

Stay tuned for Fall session dates to come! Questions? Email Feast@tippecanoehistory.org. This year’s Feast of the Hunters’ Moon will be October 5-6, 2024.

May
9
Thu
School of the Artifact: Ceramics @ The History Center
May 9 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm

 

One of the least discussed artifact classes recovered from the Fort Ouiatenon archaeological excavations is the ceramic assemblage. In this program you’ll see the material, discuss its function and where it was made, and compare the collection to other French Colonial sites. 
This program is presetned by Leslie Martin Conwell and David Hovde. Sponsored by the National Group.
 
This event is graciously sponsored by the National Group.
 

 

May
16
Thu
Feast of the Hunters’ Moon Sewing Circle @ Arganbright Research Center
May 16 @ 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm

The Feast of the Hunters’ Moon Sewing Circles are back for 2024! This is a great opportunity to evolve (or start!) your Feast closet in the “off-season” so you feel prepared and well-dressed for the big event.

ALL listed sessions will take place from 5-7 PM at the Arganbright Genealogy Center and led by Feast of the Hunters’ Moon Event Manager, Brooke Sauter.

Stay tuned for Fall session dates to come! Questions? Email Feast@tippecanoehistory.org. This year’s Feast of the Hunters’ Moon will be October 5-6, 2024.

May
17
Fri
A Taste of the Past @ The History Center
May 17 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

A Taste of the Feast of the Hunters’ Moon with renowned Chef Lauren Reed

May 17, 6:00 pm

Enjoy a recreation of fan-favorite Feast foods you would normally only be able to find in the fall at Greater Lafayette’s favorite historical event!

Menu:

  • Feast-themed mocktail
  • Homemade bread with butter, local peach butter
  • Traditional rabbit stew
  • Buffalo burger slider with bacon jam, micro greens
  • Herb grilled pork chop with corn relish, apple slaw
  • Classic apple dumpling with cinnamon sauce, whipped cream

Program: Featuring a special musical performance by the Tippecanoe Ancient Fife and Drum Corps! With brief talk with Feast Event Manager, Brooke Suater.

Reserve your seat today by calling 765-476-8411 ext. 1

Tickets are $60.00 per person (open to attendees ages 16 and up)

May
18
Sat
Spring Vale Cemetery Tour: Part 2 @ Spring Vale Cemetery
May 18 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Back by popular demand!
In December 1868, the Spring Vale Cemetery Association was organized, and a 150 acre tract two miles northeast of the city in the Longlois Reserve was purchased. It was laid out into 35 sections, in the rural cemetery style. Come learn more about this cemetery and some of the early Tippecanoe County residents buried here.
 
This walking tour is self guided, and a map will be provided. Docents will be stationed around the cemetery to talk about various burials.
 
Parking will be indicated inside the cemetery, to the left after entering the grounds.
 
This event is free and open to the public, no reservations required. Donations will be accepted and appreciated.

 

May
24
Fri
Walking Tour of State Street @ West Lafayette Public Library
May 24 @ 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Join History Librarian Devon Roddel and volunteers on a FREE walking tour of Historic State Street! This self guided tour will begin at the West Lafayette Public Library with docents stationed throughout State Street.
 
This program is presented in partnership between the Tippecanoe County Historical Association and the West Lafayette Public Library.

 

May
30
Thu
Feast of the Hunters’ Moon Sewing Circle @ Arganbright Research Center
May 30 @ 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm

The Feast of the Hunters’ Moon Sewing Circles are back for 2024! This is a great opportunity to evolve (or start!) your Feast closet in the “off-season” so you feel prepared and well-dressed for the big event.

ALL listed sessions will take place from 5-7 PM at the Arganbright Genealogy Center and led by Feast of the Hunters’ Moon Event Manager, Brooke Sauter.

Stay tuned for Fall session dates to come! Questions? Email Feast@tippecanoehistory.org. This year’s Feast of the Hunters’ Moon will be October 5-6, 2024.

Jun
8
Sat
Walking in Their Footsteps: Educational On-Site Tour of the Tippecanoe Battlefield @ Tippecanoe Battlefield Museum & History Store
Jun 8 @ 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
An informal, educational tour of the Tippecanoe battlefield led by Battlefield Museum Manager, Dr. Trey Gorden. Meet at the monument at 2 p.m.
Visitors will have the opportunity to stand in the footprints of the original battle participants as we explore troop deployments, tactical decisions, and the course of the November, 1811 conflict, which was a foundational event in the formation of the State of Indiana.
 
Jun
13
Thu
Feast of the Hunters’ Moon Sewing Circle @ Arganbright Research Center
Jun 13 @ 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm

The Feast of the Hunters’ Moon Sewing Circles are back for 2024! This is a great opportunity to evolve (or start!) your Feast closet in the “off-season” so you feel prepared and well-dressed for the big event.

ALL listed sessions will take place from 5-7 PM at the Arganbright Genealogy Center and led by Feast of the Hunters’ Moon Event Manager, Brooke Sauter.

Stay tuned for Fall session dates to come! Questions? Email Feast@tippecanoehistory.org. This year’s Feast of the Hunters’ Moon will be October 5-6, 2024.

Jun
21
Fri
A Taste of the Past @ The History Center
Jun 21 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

A Taste of the Past: From the Archives with renowned Chef Lauren Reed

June 21, 6:00 pm

Experience foods created from recipes and cook books in the TCHA archives, including those of Lafayette’s founding families!

Menu:

  • Sparkling cranberry punch
  • Homemade yeast rolls with honey butter
  • Ayres’ Tea Room chicken velvet soup
  • Potato ham croquettes, purple grits
  • Steak au poivre with local fresh greens, bacon green beans
  • Lemon verbena pound cake with raspberry sauce

Program: View the cookbooks that these recipes originated from, as well as other beloved local cookbooks that will be emerging from the archives just for this event!

Reserve your seat today by calling 765-476-8411 ext. 1

Tickets are $60.00 per person (open to attendees ages 16 and up)