The more you connect with Tippecanoe County history, the more it comes to life.
Stay connected, you don’t want to miss out! TCHA offers unique opportunities to engage with the past, whether you prefer lectures, tours, informal meet and greets, or interactive demonstrations, we’ll have something for you. So jump in – ask questions, offer opinions, listen, learn, and tour. We are constantly working to make the past enjoyable and accessible for you, so check out our programming calendar for the program that’s right for you.
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May
15
Thu
Presented by Matt Meyer, Wabash College Digital Archivist
Lafayette’s Black community was historically centered in one neighborhood, which created strong bonds around shared experiences and institutions. One institution was The Informer, an independent newspaper published by Lafayette resident Jack Lillard. Published from 1969 to around 1972, The Informer remains the only Lafayette newspaper dedicated to Black news.
Jun
6
Fri
A Taste of the Past with renowned Chef Lauren Reed
June 6 Theme: A Meal on the Monon Rail Line
Chef Lauren is taking us on a train-ride with her take on iconic dishes that were served on the Monon Rail Line, which traveled through Indiana and Lafayette until it merged with CSX in 1971.
Plus…add our other dinners to your calendar:
June 20, July 26, August 15. All at 6 PM.
$65/person, call (765) 476-8411 ext 1 to register.
Menu:
- The Monon Mocktail: Sparkling Ginger Lemonade
- Cream of Asparagus Soup with Crouton and Chive
- Egg Salad Bacon Canape with Tomato Jam and Greens
- Composed Salad, topped with 1,000 Island or Celery Seed Dressing
- Braised Beef Roulade with Whipped Duchess Potato
- Railroad Cake topped with Raspberry Swirl and Chantilly Cream
Jun
17
Tue
Walk in the footsteps of photographers from the past as we explore sites in downtown Lafayette from the perspective of historic photographs from the Tippecanoe County Historical Association’s collection. Join the TCHA Curator to stand in the same spots that several historic photographs were taken and compare the past and present architecture in the view. Space is limited to 16 people per tour time. Reserve your spot at bit.ly/TCHABicentennialTours25
This tour takes place at 2 PM. The second tour of the day will begin at 6 PM. Registration is required!
Walk in the footsteps of photographers from the past as we explore sites in downtown Lafayette from the perspective of historic photographs from the Tippecanoe County Historical Association’s collection. Join the TCHA Curator to stand in the same spots that several historic photographs were taken and compare the past and present architecture in the view. Space is limited to 16 people per tour time. Reserve your spot at bit.ly/TCHABicentennialTours25
This tour takes place at 6 PM. The first tour of the day will begin at 2 PM. Registration is required!
Jun
18
Wed
Presented by Archeology Field Students with Dr. Mike Strewzewski, Dr. Kory Cooper, and Cassie Apuzzo
Artifact Show and Tell and Excavation Progress Report from the 2025 Field Season. This program is open to the public, and free. Talk to Archeology students, anthropologists, and see the newest findings from their ‘25 Field School.
Jun
20
Fri
A Taste of the Past with renowned Chef Lauren Reed
June 20 Theme: From the Archives
Enjoy delicious dishes inspired by cookbooks in TCHA’s Archive. Vintage recipes will be on display to see what Tippecanoe residents have eaten throughout history!
Plus…add our other dinners to your calendar:
July 26, August 15. All at 6 PM.
$65/person, call (765) 476-8411 ext 1 to register.
Menu:
- Mocktail: Chilled Cider Toddy
- Herb Bread with Whipped Butter
- Tomato Bisque topped with Grilled Cheese Croutons
- Sweet Corn Fritters with Grilled Ham, Pineapple Jelly, and Arugula
- Bacon Wrapped Pork Loin with Roasted Sweet Potato, Marinated Mushrooms and Leeks
- Indiana Sugar Cream Pie
Jun
21
Sat
Fête de St Jean le Baptise
Saturday, June 21 from 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Fort Ouiatenon Park
This free living history event will showcase the material culture, lifeways and skills of the French Occupation of Fort Ouiatenon circa 1740-1760. Additionally vignettes and activities of period Midsummer Festivals will be held to showcase what colonial French people may have done to celebrate religious holidays in the time.
While life was often hard and unforgiving on the edges of the fledgling colonial empires in North America, people still knew how to have fun. In France, and in the New French Colony of Canada which included today’s State of Indiana and Fort Ouiatenon, feast days of the Saints in the Catholic church often were used as excuses to stop working and to have a celebration. The most famous of these midsummer celebrations for the French Colonists, traditionally celebrated with food, bonfires, and in Canada an odd twist on the Maypole ceremony, is the Feast of Saint John the Baptist.
Parking is free and available on site!
Sponsored by La Compagnie des Beaux Eaux.
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