765-476-8411
South River Road
West Lafayette

Tours: Guided tours are seasonal and must be scheduled in advance through the Tippecanoe County Historical Association.

Located at the site of a 1717 French outpost, this fort features a block house and a 30-acre riverside park.

The fort is also the site of the annual Feast of the Hunters’ Moon, a fall festival that recreates life at an 18th century fur trading outpost.

765-476-8411
909 South Street
Downtown Lafayette

This English Gothic style home was built in 1851-1852 by Moses Fowler. He was a cattle baron, merchant and banker and wanted a home to reflect his social status. The home was remodeled in 1916 by Moses’ grandson, Cecil Fowler. It was purchased from him in the early 1940s by the Tippecanoe County Historical Association. The Fowler House is currently closed for renovation and restoration of the historic house museum. The facility is still available for rentals.

765-567-4700
3549 Prophetstown Trail
Battle Ground

Come experience life on the farm during the 1920s. Visit the Gibson Farm House and learn more about how the 1920s farm life compares to today. Explore the barn, barnyard, outbuildings and Indiana prairie. Meet the farm animals and maybe even milk a cow! Special event weekends allow you to see, explore and discover even more!

Open daily.

Located within Prophetstown State Park.

765-494-4636

Purdue University was established in 1869 as Indiana’s land-grant institution. Classes began in 1874 with a total enrollment of 39 students. Today, the university is home to more than 35,000 students. Not only has there been growth in enrollment but the university has experienced growth in its art collections, beautiful buildings and landscaping on campus, athletic events, musical programs and convocations.

Walking or riding tours of campus, as well as departmental programs, can be arranged in advance through the Purdue Visitor Information Center. Call them at 765-494-4636 for scheduling.

Corner of South & 6th Streets
Downtown Lafayette

Hours: A guided tour must be scheduled in advance.

Step back in time and visit this unique “walk-by” Standard Oil Service Station. Built in 1928 this building is on e of only seven “castle-designed” stations remaining. This station houses numerous displays of automobile and service station memorabilia as well as classic and antique cars.

765-476-8411
200 Battle Ground Avenue
Battle Ground

Hours: Guided tours must be scheduled in advance.

Discover the history of a time when two Shawnee brothers, Tecumseh and The Prophet, had a dream of uniting many tribes into an organized defense against the White settlers. Experience the site of The Battle of Tippecanoe and explore the grounds where the conflict occurred, now a national historic landmark.