Public Programs
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.
Miss a program? View it on our You Tube Channel.
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)
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)
A Taste of the Past: Indiana Summer with renowned Chef Lauren Reed
July 27, 6:00 pm
Refreshing, delicious foods that bring back memories of warm summer days in Indiana’s farm country, some you may even find in your own garden!
Menu:
- Sweet corn soup with bacon, pesto crouton
- Cucumber & tomato salad with fresh herbs, lemon, goat cheese and dijon vinaigret
- Beef filet crostini two ways: Chimichurri, blue cheese butter
- Smoked pulled pork with white cheddar mac-n-cheese, raspberry BBQ, fried onions, cornbread crumble
- Local honey pie with chocolate bee
Program: Presentation and discussion with special guest pertaining to the ag industry
Reserve your seat today by calling 765-476-8411 ext. 1
Tickets are $60.00 per person (open to attendees ages 16 and up)
A Taste of the Past: A Meal from Eras Past with renowned Chef Lauren Reed
August 9, 6:00 pm
Featuring flavors from the last 100 years, with a medley of iconic foods highlighting decades of our past with flavorful modern twists.
Menu:
- Classic Caesar salad with homemade Caesar dressing, toasted parmesan, basil crouton
- Vichyssoise (Leek and Potato soup with chives, served chilled!)
- Tomato tea sandwich, featuring local sourdough, Heirloom tomatoes, cream cheese, red onions, and summer herb sauce
- Beef Bourguignon featuring local beef with red wine gravy, garlic smashed potatoes, roasted maple summer squash
- Carrot cake cupcake with cream cheese frosting, candied walnuts, candied carrot
Program: Stay tuned for more infomation!
Reserve your seat today by calling 765-476-8411 ext. 1
Tickets are $60.00 per person (open to attendees ages 16 and up)
