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.

As the Lorain Historical Society waits to re-open, we want to assure our volunteers, visitors and guests that we are doing our best to prioritize the health and safety of everyone involved. It is for that reason that we are basing our protocols on Responsible RestartOhio for Consumer, Retail, Services and Entertainment from the Ohio Department of Health. We have also consulted with Lorain County Public Health, our local source for up-to-date information on COVID-19 and related issues.

Visitors and customers will be required to wear a facial covering when entering the Carnegie Center for any reason: for a tour, to shop or for a meeting. Those coming to the Moore House for tours are required to wear a mask, as the rooms are small and there is limited space between tour guide and visitors. Visitors who need to use stair railings can wear disposable gloves (provided) during the Moore House tour to avoid direct contact. Upon entering the museum, someone will take your temperature and if you have a fever, you will be asked to return home and notify your health provider. Upon entering the museum, each guest will be required to give their name, phone number and email address. This information is being collected for contact tracing purposes and will not be shared with outside parties beyond that situation. Hand sanitizing stations are available throughout the museum and guests are encouraged to use them when necessary.

The Gift Shop area is limited to 6 customers at a time due to distancing concerns. Customers who visit the gift shop can wear disposable gloves that are provided in the store. Gloves are to be carefully removed upon leaving the gift shop area to avoid any cross-contamination. Customers are asked to ensure a minimum of 6 feet between shoppers, especially at check out. Shoppers are encouraged to use contact-less payment options where possible and to avoid the use of cash or check wherever possible. Please note that during this time our return policy is being suspended. All sales are FINAL, until further notice. For the continued safety of our customers, we will clean all high-touch surfaces in the gift shop every hour. This includes the check-out area and hand sanitizing station.