Upcoming Events
October 22nd: “Winneshiek County’s First Century of Crimes”
Sessions: 6:00 PM and 7:30 PM CT
Location: Porter House Museum
Address: 401 W Broadway, Decorah, IA 52101
Cost: FREE! No registration required.
Join us at the Porter House Museum on October 22nd with David Faldet, who will take a look at some of Winneshiek County’s more memorable crimes between 1850 and 1950.
In “Winneshiek County’s First Century of Crimes,” Faldet will share stories of shootings, poisonings, jail breaks, kidnappings, assaults, thefts, and robberies from the county’s past.
Come hear some of the stories that made their way into Winneshiek County’s history and maybe see the county’s past in a whole new light. This event is FREE and open to the public, no registration required.
Save the Date: Holiday Open House
Date: Saturday, December 5, 2026
Time: 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM CT
Location: Porter House Museum
Address: 401 W Broadway, Decorah, IA 52101
More details to come.
Past Events
Lecture Series
The Porter House Museum will host a lecture series twice per year. The Fall series is "After Dark" themed and the Spring series is educational in nature. Stay tuned for upcoming lectures by checking our website and social media pages!
Virtual Exhibits
Staying connected to our community is key! We’re thrilled to unlock a special selection of objects from the Porter House Collection to tell a tale of wonder and excitement through our first-ever Virtual Exhibits.
House Tours Will Start May 2, 2026
House Tours will resume on Saturday, May 2 and open weekends in May and September with tours at 1 and 2:30.
We welcome guests to enjoy our free outdoor Rock Wall and Garden area during daylight hours.