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Welcome to our new website!  This is the place to find information on events, facility rentals, tours, research opportunities, genealogy and more. The site is still a work in progress, so thank you for your patience. 

Come find your history - at the Lake County Historical Society.

 

UPCOMING EVENTS

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Haunted Lantern Tour

Thursday, October 31, 2024 - 8:00pm-9:30pm

Do ghosts and spirits really haunt the former Lake County Poorhouse? Enjoy an evening full of spooky tensions and eerie tales. During our haunted evening tour you’ll be able to experience the Lake County History Center after dark. You'll hear stories of unbelievable historically documented events that have taken place in the past.

Para-X:  Paranormal Experience

Friday, November 1, 2024 - Registration is 8:30-8:45.  Tour starts at 9 pm

Bring a camera, flashlight, or other equipment you may wish to use, and see what you capture.  You must be 18 years of age or over and able to legally sign a liability waiver form.  Children may not attend.  Tickets are limited to the first 40 sold. This event sells out quickly.

From 1852 until 2004, the Lake County Poor House (aka Lake County Home) has given shelter to numerous residents, both wicked & benign.  The stories of the real people who were a part of the Lake County Home, range from mildly humorous, to downright disturbing. Come explore the place from a paranormal investigative perspective and find out for yourself just what might be haunting the former Poor House!

Follow Cathi Weber, Theresa Argie, and their experienced paranormal investigators as you linger in hotspots of spiritual activity and draw out our lingering, ghostly occupants.

Bite of History November:  Gretchen Reed, Aviatrix, Story of a Female Pilot

Tuesday, November 12, 2024 - 12:00pm-1:30pm

Join us as Gretchen Reed shares with us her fascinating story of being a professional pilot and owning a

private airport.

Holiday Tea Featuring Performance of Julia Child

Saturday, November 16 2024 - 2:00pm - 4:00 pm - Lake County History Center

Ruth Pangrace will portray Julia Child and Mastering the Art of French Cooking.

Ruth Pangrace is a local performer. You may have seen her here at the History Center. She portrays twelve notable American women.  “Sharing these stories with audiences of all ages is an exhilarating experience.”

Homeschool Students:  Little Indians

Wednesday, November 18, 2024 - 10:00am - 11:30am Lake County History Center

Students will enjoy this Native American program for children 3-6.

Children learn about the long-gone local tribe of Lake County in this hands program, where they will dig for artifacts, make pinch pots, grind corn, and play a Native American game. We will end with a story of the 1st Thanksgiving as they make a bracelet to take home and help them retell the story to family and friends.

Students are welcome to dress for the experience, although it is not required.

Target age: Ages 3-6

History Home Made

Thursday November 21, 2024 - 6:30pm-8:30pm

Want a break and a chance to learn a new skill?  Plan a fun night out of the ordinary.  Sip some alcoholic (or not) beverages while you create memories not masterpieces with step-by-step instruction.

PIONEER SCHOOL

Little Pioneer

At Lake County History Center’s Pioneer Village  (Available April-October), little ones become pioneers in early the 1800's. They will go to school, do chores, meet a pioneer friend and roll a beeswax candle to take home.

Go back to the early 1800’s. Learn about school taught by rote, meet a pioneer and hear stories of how they survived and differences to what they left back east, roll a beeswax candle to take home, learn about trade in a general store, understand how seasons affected chores.

Length: 2 hours, Available Apr-Oct, $8/student, Minimum $100.  Target age: K-Grade 1.  Time length: 2 hours; $8/child  $160/minimum.

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