Thank You to our September Museum Sponsor!
Admission to our museum is FREE in the month of September thanks to our generous museum sponsor, Skylift, Inc. Our museum and gift shop is open every Tue/Thur/Sat from 10-3pm.
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Founded in 2000 by Nicholas Jarmoszuk and George Wojnowski, Skylift’s mission is to safely manufacture best-in-class equipment for the electric utility industry. Skylift employees build the best equipment in the industry and take pride in what they do. Naturally, we want to support our local community along the way. Skylift, Inc. Proudly made in Lorain, Ohio.
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If you are interested in becoming a Museum Sponsor, please contact Barb at bpiscopo@lorainhistory.org or at 440-245-2563, ext. 2.
Coming Soon...
Community Conversations
Non-Profits and the Communities They Serve
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Our second Community Conversations this year will feature several leaders from the not-for-profit sector talking about the work they do and the impact they make on the communities in Lorain County. , Julie Chase Morefield, Lisa Hutson, Elizabeth Radachi, and Nick Turner will share their experience and insights in what promises to be a lively and robust conversation. Stay tuned for ticketing information. Space is limited, so you will want to be among the first to sign up!​
Join us for
The Shared Song
We are pleased to announce that the Tamburitzans will be joining us again this November at the Lorain High School Auditorium on Sunday, November 2nd at 2:00pm.
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The Tamburitzans exist to preserve and celebrate international cultural heritages through artistic performance while awarding talented performers scholarships to Pittsburgh-based universities for their contributions and dedication to the arts.
Ticket prices will be:
- $35 General Admission
- $30 Seniors (65 and over)
- $20 Student (with valid ID)
- Children 10 and under free
To learn more or participate, email Jen Neuhaus at loraincommunitystories@lorainhistory.org
New in 2025...
Lorain Community Stories
We are pleased to announce that we have received an Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) grant in conjunction with OurStoryBridge Inc. to implement a new program titled Lorain Community Stories.
Lorain Community Stories is a two-year collaborative project that celebrates the city’s diverse heritage by capturing the voices and memories of its residents. During this two-year project, we will collect audio stories and related photographs and share them in an online platform. This effort ensures Lorain’s social and cultural history is preserved, honored, and shared for future generations.
To learn more or participate, email Jen Neuhaus at loraincommunitystories@lorainhistory.org
Grocery Exhibt
NOW - DEC. 20th
The BIG Read 2025
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Lorain Public Library System, Lorain Historical Society, Oberlin Public Library, Oberlin Heritage Center and Community Foundation of Lorain County have partnered together to offer several months of diverse programming for audiences of all ages inspired by Toni Morrison’s “Beloved” through the National Endowment of the Arts annual Big Reads.
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The National Endowment for the Arts’ Big Read is a community-wide reading initiative that unites people around a single, powerful book to spark meaningful conversations, celebrate local creativity and deepen connections. This year, “Beloved” takes center stage, offering LPLS and its partners the opportunity to create dynamic programs that honor the community’s history and resilience while showcasing the enduring impact of Toni Morrison’s extraordinary legacy.
Our Mission
"We engage members of the community and our visitors in our shared and diverse history through preservation, education, collaborations, and exciting programming for all ages, so that we learn from the past, develop civic pride, and transform the future."
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Annual Presenting Sponsor
American Legion Post #30
Annual VIP Sponsor
Buckeye Community Bank
Annual VIP Sponsor
Cerity Partners