Come Find Your History...
Lake County Historical Society
The Painesville Railroad Museum and the Lake County Historical Society Present:
​A President's Day Celebration !!
Honoring Lake County's history with President Lincoln
Click here for more details​
Our Sponsors
For the winter season, beginning December 20, 2025 to March 19, 2026, the Lake County History Center will be giving the museum and main building a nice long nap!! All activities will be held in the Barber Event Barn for these three months.
Hours of Operation: Tuesday - Friday 10am to 4pm
Phone: 440-639-2945
Address: 415 Riverside Dr., Painesville, OH 44077
Info@lakehistory.org
The Lake County History Center museum has exhibits covering
Lake County Military, a Law Room, a 1940's kitchen,
Doris Martin's Doll Houses, the President James Garfield room and more!
Self-tours are free! - Guided tours - $8 per person - Group tours
Come find your history - at the Lake County Historical Society.
Welcome to Dan Maxson's Lake County History blog, where Dan explores the rich past of Lake County and its vibrant communities. Join him as he uncovers fascinating stories, historical events, and the people who shaped this unique region. Whether you're a history buff or just curious about local heritage, there's something here for everyone. Stay tuned for his latest posts and insights! Updated for 2024 and 2025!!
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UPCOMING EVENTS
PIONEER SCHOOL​
​​Little Pioneer
​Welcome to the Lake County History Center's Pioneer School, where kids can step into the shoes of pioneers for a day!! Our award winning "Experience Ohio" program takes your students to the 1824 Western Reserve's frontier, where they do chores in our replica 1800's log cabin, encounter bartering in our General Store, experience "blab school" in a one-room schoolhouse, meet a pioneer who will share fascinating stories of survival and the journey from back east and make a hand-dipped candle to take home. This is experiential learning at it's most dynamic.
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Length: 2 hours, Available Apr. - Oct. Target age: K-Grade 1. Time length: 2 hours; $10/child $200/minimum.
New Board Members Being Recurited
Increased activity, detailed strategic planning and a
broadening vision has lead the Lake County Historical
Society board to seek additional members for the Board of Directors. The Board is the primary maker of policy,
procedure and financial decisions for the organization.
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Area business people are especially sought at this time.
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Interested applicants are invited to the Center for a tour of the facilities to meet and talk with staff.​
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Board terms are three years.
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Board meetings are held on the third Thursday of each month at 9am in Heritage Hall at the Center at 415 Riverside Drive.
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Take this opportunity to make lifelong friends!
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Email David at LCHSboardofdir@gmail.com
