Tippecanoe County Historical Association

Tippecanoe County Historical Association Home of all things History in Tippecanoe County, Indiana! The Feast is a nationally recognized as one of the top 100 festivals in the country.
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The Tippecanoe County Historical Association is a non-profit organization dedicated to enriching the lives of Tippecanoe County residents by collecting, preserving, and interpreting our unique and exciting history. The Tippecanoe County Historical Association (TCHA) was established in 1925 to be the county’s history keepers. TCHA’s mission is to preserve and interpret the past, create a sense of p

lace in the present and propel us toward the future with hope and commitment. The organization is the depository for many of this community’s original records, images, and recorded experiences. TCHA works to fulfill its mission in many ways – by preserving and interpreting objects, making original Tippecanoe County records, dating back as early as the first decade of the 1800’s, available to citizens, providing research aids, offering programs for children and adults, and developing exhibits. By maintaining three sites – the Genealogy and Research Center, the Tippecanoe Battlefield Museum, and Historic Fort Ouiatenon– TCHA tells the story of the county from early European contact through the battle that changed the course of the Old Northwest Territory and early regional agricultural and industrial development right up to the present. In addition to maintaining and programming four sites, TCHA puts on the largest regional historical event in the region – the Feast of the Hunters’ Moon.

All TCHA offices will be closed on Monday September 7th in observance of Labor Day. Regular business will resume on Tues...
09/02/2026

All TCHA offices will be closed on Monday September 7th in observance of Labor Day. Regular business will resume on Tuesday September 8th.

Welcome to our newest (and shortest) TCHA Employee, GIbert du Motier or as he is known around here Marquis de Lego Lafay...
09/02/2026

Welcome to our newest (and shortest) TCHA Employee, GIbert du Motier or as he is known around here Marquis de Lego Lafayette.

But you can just call him Lego Lafayette!

You'll be seeing him wandering around the sites, programs, and TCHA events! If y'all are nice and welcoming, he might even show you some behind the scenes things that happen when the rest of the staff are away from the office- I mean he does live at the Arganbright!

The newest TCHA employee is trying to understand the local history, so we sat him down in front of the best single sourc...
09/02/2026

The newest TCHA employee is trying to understand the local history, so we sat him down in front of the best single source for Tippecanoe County history, “200 Years of Tippecanoe County, A Community Tells It’s Stories.”

September 1st is the start date for our newest employee! His legacy is much grander than his 2" stature today... Any gue...
08/31/2026

September 1st is the start date for our newest employee! His legacy is much grander than his 2" stature today... Any guesses who he might be and why September 1st is his start date?

🕵Drop a guess in the comments
⌚Attend the September 1st Author Talk with Ryan Cole to meet the new guy in person
🤓Stay tuned for the September 2nd Facebook debut

Learn more about archaeology in Tippecanoe County at our Indiana Archaeology Month Celebration on September 19th between...
08/26/2026

Learn more about archaeology in Tippecanoe County at our Indiana Archaeology Month Celebration on September 19th between 10:00 am and 2:00 p.m.!

September is Indiana Archaeology Month! Join members of the Department of Anthropology and the Tippecanoe County Historical Association in celebrating. This free event is designed to cater to all ages, and features many hands-on activities. Join us between 10:00 am and 2:00 pm to learn about local a...

Thank you to our wonderful members who joined us at the Battlefield Museum tonight! We were excited to offer a Members-O...
08/15/2026

Thank you to our wonderful members who joined us at the Battlefield Museum tonight! We were excited to offer a Members-Only Night at the Museum, with fun activities and demonstrations, speakers, and of course - snacks! Thank you to Wildcat Winery for providing the delicious wine bar.
Did you know we offer exclusive members-only events, programs, and other perks? Including free Feast tickets! Your membership helps keep history alive throughout Tippecanoe County.

We're looking forward to being back at OUTfest tomorrow! Help us preserve Greater Lafayette's q***r history! 🌈 Stop by b...
08/14/2026

We're looking forward to being back at OUTfest tomorrow!

Help us preserve Greater Lafayette's q***r history! 🌈 Stop by booth C20 with photos, documents and other items to contribute. If you have any questions prior, please reach out at [email protected].

Help us preserve Lafayette's Q***r History by bringing your photos and other materials to the Tippecanoe County Historical Association's History Harvest at OUTFest Booth C20!

The Tippecanoe County Historical Association’s Annual Campaign has just started! Your support helps us preserve historic...
08/11/2026

The Tippecanoe County Historical Association’s Annual Campaign has just started! Your support helps us preserve historic documents and artifacts, provide educational opportunities and keep our community’s history alive and thriving.

You can support TCHA in our mission by giving today at bit.ly/TCHA2026.

Prefer to send a check? You can mail yours to TCHA at 1001 South Street, Lafayette, IN 47901.

This week's Collection Close-Up 🔍 celebrates National Frozen Custard Day! 🍦🍦🍦This mug (ca. 1985) from Four Boys Manner f...
08/08/2026

This week's Collection Close-Up 🔍 celebrates National Frozen Custard Day!
🍦🍦🍦
This mug (ca. 1985) from Four Boys Manner features the "Sundae Mugger." Four Boys Manner was open at 1201 Teal Road from 1979 to 1997.

Address

1001 South Street
Lafayette, IN
47901

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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(765)4768411

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