About Us
We are the Northern Indiana Historical Power Association. We meet monthly at Sunset Hill County Park in Valparaiso, Indiana. Our club promotes the preservation and displays usage of antique farm equipment, including (but not limited to) tractors, steam traction engines, and gas powered stationary engines (over 35 years old).
Our main event is the Annual Fall Harvest Festival and Antique Equipment Show, scheduled for this coming September 23, 24 and 25, 2011. This year our show will feature Massey Harris. We also look forward to the return of the Highland Model A Club, The American Truck Historical Society, and Winamac Old Auto Club. We host a flea market and craft fair during the show. Please contact Nancy Howton at 219-464-7777 if you are interested in exhibiting equipment, or being a vendor in the flea market or craft area. Camping is available on the show grounds.
Officers and Directors for the 2011 calendar year:
President: Jerry Y Wise
Vice President: Nick Misch
Secretary: Lori Wise
Treasurer: Phyllis Wise
2010-2011 Directors: Drew Armstrong, Deb Armstrong, Jack Kashak, Jerry O. Wise, Dave Shivelac
2011-2012 Directors: Sheldon Miller, Clinton Rigg, Fred Armstrong, K.R. Hough, Sam Armstrong
2011 Membership Meetings (7:30pm Sunset Hill Farm): March 30, April 27, May 25, June 29, July 27, August 31, September 28, and October 26. Please make a special effort to attend the Spring & Summer Meetings, as we fill make plans for the upcoming show.
2011 Directors’ Meetings (7:30pm, all members welcome to attend): April 13, May 11, June 8, July 13, August 10, September 14, and October 12.
Membership cost remains at $12.00 for the year, and you are encouraged to send in your dues now so that you will remain on our mailing list. If you are a paid life member, please fill out the membership form so we can verify your information and keep you on the mailing list.
Northern Indiana Historical Power Association
PO Box 2803
Chesterton, IN 46304