CHRISTMAS CRECHE EXHIBIT
Dan & Dawn Bihary once again provide their beautiful Christmas creche display at the Carnegie Center. Their detailed Fontanini Nativity scenes are mesmerizing to view in person, and we invite you to stop in to see this exquisite display.
This exhibit will be available for viewing now through December 23.
Choral Spectrum Christmas Concerts
FRIDAY, DEC. 9 AT 7 PM • SUNDAY, DEC. 11 AT 3 PM
Featured selections will be “Carols and Lullabies, Christmas in the Southwest” by Conrad Susa. This set of ten carols from Spain, Mexico, and Puerto Rico will be sung in Spanish with harp, marimba, and guitar.
TICKETS NOW AVAILABLE AT THE CARNEGIE CENTER
THE ART OF THE NATIVITY CRECHE
A multimedia presentation of the history of the Christmas Creche will be held on Dec. 3 at 11 am at the Carngie Center.
This beautiful exhibit, provided by Dan and Dawn Bihary, will be available for viewing now through December 23 at the Carnegie Center.
2023 Spotlight industry
The LORAIN HISTORICAL SOCIETY is honored to be the Lorain International SPOTLIGHT INDUSTRY for 2023!
Teaching Lorain Institute
The Teaching Lorain Institute is a professional development program for K-12 educators interested in connecting their students to Lorain’s history, public policy, economics, and youth engagement. Participants learn from area leaders and experts, engage in various activities focused on pedagogy, visit interesting sites around Lorain and develop classroom-ready curricula for immediate use.
History at Home Programs
We are delighted to provide the links to some of our recent History at Home Programs!
Sit back, relax, and enjoy a look back at some of Lorain’s history. Don’t forget the popcorn!
History at Home Programs Link
Our Gift Shop is now online!
Check out these and other great products in our shop.
Our Mission
The Lorain Historical Society engages 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.
Our Vision
We envision a future for Lorain where the Lorain Historical Society will be a leader in local history preservation, education, and community engagement; where children and adults are inspired by their shared and diverse history; and where people work together to create a vibrant city that is economically strong and a great place to live.
We Look Forward to Seeing You!
The Carnegie Center is open to the public for tours and the Gift Shop.
Our hours of operation are Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday from 10:00 am – 3:00 pm.
Should you have any questions, please call us at (440) 245-2563 or email us at [email protected].
Please Note: The Moore House Museum is currently closed for renovations.
Upcoming Programs and Events
Now through December 23, 2022: Nativity Creche Exhibit
November 26, 2022: Downtown Lorain Cookie Crawl and Small Business Saturday
December 3, 2022: The Art of the Nativity Creche
December 9 & 11, 2022: Choral Spectrum Holiday Concerts
December 23, 2022: Final Day to purchase your holiday gifts in our Gift Shop!