Calendar of Events
April – June Programs
Feast Sewing Circles
Arganbright Genealogy Center
Presented by Brooke Sauter, Feast of the Hunters’ Moon Event Manager
Various Dates, See below, 5:30-7:30 PM
April 8, April 22, May 6, May 20, 2026
Back for 2025, join Feast of the Hunters’ Moon Event Manager Brooke and Feast participants to learn how to sew clothes for the Feast! We welcome hand and machine stitchers of all skills. These free events are meant to help people learn and prepare for the October event. All sessions to be held at 5:30 PM EDT at the Arganbright Genealogy Center.
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Members Only Tour of the Tippecanoe Courthouse
Tippecanoe County Courthouse – East Entrance
FREE! But Registration is required. (Opens 4/1)
Call Kelly at 765-476-8411 ext. 3 or email curator@tippecanoehistory.org
Various Dates, See description
As our thanks to you, we are partnering with the Tippecanoe County Commissioners to offer a special Members-Only Tour of the Tippecanoe County Courthouse! This tour, led by Commissioner Tom Murtaugh, will take you through the courthouse on a 1-hour 15-minute exploration of its history, function, and construction. This tour is free for TCHA members, but space is limited, and you must RSVP to participate. The tour includes walking and stairs, but elevators are available. The courthouse will be open for TCHA members only during the tour, so don’t be late or you will be locked out! Attendees will meet at the East entrance (4th Street Side).
Saturday, April 18: Tours at 10:00 a.m. or 1 p.m.
Saturday, April 25: Tours at 10:00 a.m. or 1 p.m.
Monday, April 27: Tour at 5:00 p.m.
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An Immigrant’s Perspective on Lafayette, 1853-54
TCHA’s History Center
Presented by Whitney Walton, Professor Emerita of History, Purdue University
(And TCHA Board Member!)
Tuesday, May 12, 6 PM
What was life like for a new immigrant arriving in Lafayette in the mid-1800s? Through the personal letters of German immigrant Emilie Koenig, we gain a rare glimpse into daily life, community, and the challenges and joys of building a new home in nineteenth-century Indiana.
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Battle Ground Lion’s Club Community Day
Tippecanoe Battlefield and History Store
Enjoy FREE admission to the Battlefield Museum!
Saturday, June 6 from 10AM-5PM
Enjoy free admission to the Battlefield Museum for a special Battle Ground Lions Club-sponsored community day! Battlefield walking tours will take place at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. The Lions Club will also be on hand to share their own history as they celebrate 50 years! Refreshments will be available for purchase.
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Community Baseball: The Lafayette Red Sox
Tuesday, June 9, 6 PM
TCHA’s History Center
Presented by Matt Meyer, Digital Archivist at Wabash College
The Lafayette Red Sox thrilled fans with semi-pro baseball at Loeb Stadium and created lasting bonds between its players and the community. From 1935 to 1952, the Red Sox played against other semi-pro clubs and staged exhibitions against Negro League teams, bringing diverse brands of baseball to Lafayette.
In this program, Matt Meyer, digital archivist at Wabash College, dives into the history of the Red Sox and the players who enraptured the city. Red Sox players came from all backgrounds.
Some were former professional baseball players, some were coaches, and others were public servants. What brought them together was playing baseball while still being active in their community. By showcasing the likes of Mike Kosman, Dale Davis, and Paul “Spider” Fields, this program will highlight the rich history of the Lafayette Red Sox and their cherished place in Lafayette baseball history.
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Fête de St Jean le Baptiste
Fort Ouiatenon Historic Park
Presented by Living History Interpreters
Saturday, June 20, 2026, 10 AM – 4 PM
The Feast of St. John the Baptist was at time of celebration for the inhabitants of Fort Ouiatenon and other small communities of the 18th century! Join reenactors to see how they passed the time with food, fun, and festivities during holidays of the 18th century.
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A Taste of the Past with Chef Lauren Reed
TCHA’s History Center
Chef Lauren Reed is an accomplished local chef who is passionate about preserving history through culinary experiences.
Saturday, June 27, 6 PM
June 27 Theme: Celebrating America’s Birthday
Enjoy iconic American flavors as we celebrate America’s 250th birthday! In addition to the meal, the evening will feature a short program as well as a display of items from our archive.
Limited seats, registration opens 4/29 at 10 AM EST!
Plus…add our other dinners to your calendar:
July 17, August 1, and December 12
$65/person, call (765) 476-8411 ext 1 to register.
June 27 Taste of the Past Dinner Menu:
Drink: Strawberry basil spritzer (mocktail)
Salad: Mixed-Greens Salad with locally foraged black raspberries, strawberries, almond, cucumber, homemade goat cheese, Wilson Honey Farm croutons, wild black raspberry vinaigrette
First Course: Deviled egg duo, featuring locally raised eggs. Flavors: Classic deviled eggs, Devilled eggs with tomato, basil, and tomato caviar
Second Course: Grilled, custom-stuffed baby brat with caramelized onions, homemade pickle
Main Course: Smoked pork belly, with Cheddar-Jalapeno smashed potatoes, Green beans, Radish micro greens
Dessert: Apple crumb tart, crème anglaise