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Summertime Fun!

Join us for our upcoming events & programming
329 W. 10th St. | Open Tue/Thur/Sat 10-3pm

July 19th - Lorain Legends Golf Outing (ticketed event)
 

July 26th - Christmas in July Open House

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August 2nd - Beach Glass Art Class & Book Signing

(Scroll down to register)

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August 9th - Main Street Second Saturday & Lorain Better Block Events

(2 Booths along Broadway | Moore House Open for Public Tours)

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September 12th - History on the Rocks - Secret Soiree

Thank You to our July Museum Sponsor!

Admission to our museum is FREE in the month of July thanks to our generous museum sponsor, WOBL & WDLW Radio. Our museum and gift shop is open every Tue/Thur/Sat from 10-3pm. 

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WOBL & WDLW Radio are locally owned and operated stations serving Lorain County with a mix of great music, local news, and high school sports. Family-owned by Gary and Renée Tollett since 2021, WOBL (Lorain County Country) has been a country favorite since 1971, while WDLW’s Kool Kat has delivered classic Rock ’n’ Roll hits from the 60s to early 80s since 2002. Both stations proudly support and promote local businesses.

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If you are interested in becoming a Museum Sponsor, please contact Madison at mmaniaci@lorainhistory.org or at 440-245-2563, ext. 1.

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The Secret is Out...

Join us for our History on the Rocks - Secret Soiree on September 12th, 2025 from 6:00pm - 10:00pm. Tickets and sponsorship information can be accessed below!

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Summer Gift Shop Events

Join us for our upcoming events:​

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​Christmas in July Open House

July 26 | 10:00am - 3:00pm

Gift Shop SALE: 10:00am - 3:00pm

Author LaTonya Fenderson-Warren: 12:00pm - 3:00pm

“Stocked with Stories” Program: 10:30am *$10 per person

Location: 329 W. 10th St.

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Beach Glass Frame Art Class

August 2 | 10:00am

Location: 329 W. 10th St.

Tickets: https://lorainhistory.square.site/

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Lorain High Student, Shavar Patrick, Book Signing

August 2 | 1:00pm - 2:30pm

Location: 329 W. 10th St.​

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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

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History Boat Tours

Lorain Port Authority

Join us for a scenic two-hour boat tour of the Black River, where you'll explore local wildlife, Lorain’s rich history, and the industries that built the city—plus learn about current revitalization efforts. Guided by the Lorain Historical Society, tours run from 2:00–4:00 pm and depart from Oasis Marinas. Tickets are $25 and must be purchased in advance through the Lorain Port Authority. Space is limited, so book today!

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2025 Schedule

Sunday, June 8 | 2-4pm

Friday, June 13 | 2-4pm

Sunday, June 22 | 2-4pm

Friday, July 11 | 2-4pm

Sunday, July 13 | 2-4pm

Friday, July 25 | 2-4pm

Sunday, July 27 | 2-4pm

Friday, August 8 | 2-4pm

Sunday, August 10 | 2-4pm

Friday, August 22 | 2-4pm

Sunday, August 24 | 2-4pm

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Carnegie Center Tours

Discover Lorain’s History during a Guided Tour

Grocery stores in Lorain are more than places to buy food—they reflect how communities grow and change. From small family-run shops to modern supermarkets, this exhibit looks at how grocery stores have evolved over time and what they reveal about local life. Stocked with Stories invites visitors to reflect on the everyday act of grocery shopping as a shared human experience, revealing how our food-buying habits connect us across generations—and what they say about us today.

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Date

July 26 | 10:30am - 11:30am​

Price: $5 per person *Call to reserve your spot

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Grocery Exhibt

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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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YOUR History Starts Here

"Since 1981 the Lorain Historical Society (formerly the Black River Historical Society) has been preserving the history of the City of Lorain for future generations."

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Annual Presenting Sponsor

American Legion Post #30

Annual VIP Sponsor

Buckeye Community Bank

Annual VIP Sponsor

Cerity Partners
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