May 14, 2008
Contact: Michele Craig
MOH Special Events Coordinator
219-548-9137
Contact: Kevin Matthew Pazour
Executive Director
Porter County Museum
kmpazour@portercountymuseum.org
www.portercountymuseum.org
Direct (219) 465-3836
Museum (219) 465-3595
The Memorial Opera House and The Historical Society of Porter County Present "Valparaiso's famous cowboy Broncho John Sullivan's Stagecoach and Exhibit Now Open"
Valparaiso's famous cowboy, Broncho John Sullivan's 1866 Abbott & Downing Concord Stagecoach is now on display on stage at the Memorial Opera House for the public to view for free during Box Office Hours, Monday through Saturday 10am – 2pm.
The Broncho John Sullivan exhibit is now open and on display at the Porter County Museum during regular museum hours, Friday through Sunday 1pm –4pm.
One of Valparaiso's most famous residents, Broncho John Sullivan was part of the original Buffalo Bill Wild West Show, Doc Carver's Wild West Show and later starred in his own Wild West show that ran for many years in Valparaiso.
About The Memorial Opera House - Built in 1893 by the local chapter of the Grand Army of the Republic, (the G.A.R.), this 364-seat building is a living memorial to the county's Civil War Veterans. The building is currently owned and operated by Porter County. The Opera House has been a venue for theatrical events, concerts, public meetings and other events. For more information visit our Website at www. mohlive.com
About The Historical Society of Porter County - The Porter County Museum opened to the public in the second county jail and sheriff's residence on May 11, 1975. The musieum includes more than 5,000 square feet of exhibit space and is the city of Valparaiso's only history based museum. With more than 10,000 artifacts, major exhibits include The Broncho John H. Sullivan Collection, WWI Collection, WWII Collection, Native American Collection, and the Rose Bailly Howe Collection. For more information visit our Website at www.portercountymuseum.org