Annual Member Meeting and banquet Honorees
Congratulations!
We were thrilled to bring together a special group of Honorees at this year’s Annual Member Meeting.
Left-to-right: Jack Clark, Mary Svoboda, Carm Januzzi, Laurie Hoke. Their unwavering support of the Lorain Historical Society has been instrumental in the success of the organization.
We appreciate all who attended this lovely event.
Our International City
We were happy to premiere a new video at our Annual Member Meeting and Banquet that traces our international roots. Created by Sarah M. Bloom, an intern at Cleveland State University, we are providing this for your enjoyment.
What the International City Means Today
Mark Your Calendar!
Upcoming Events:
July 16, 2022: 3rd Annual Tee-Up FORE History Golf Outing at Fox Creek
August 14, 2022: Annual Ice Cream Social at Carnegie Center
September 30, 2022: History on the Rocks Gala at The Shipyards
Join us for our children's programs
Registration for Summer Camps is REQUIRED and now open!
July 11 – 15, 2022 from 10 am – 3 pm.
Space is limited, so register soon! Our programs are aligned with the state of Ohio learning standards, and have various cross-curricular components.
Click here for additional information!
For additional information, contact Jenn McManamon, Children’s Education & Curriculum Coordinator, at [email protected]
Visit our gift shop
Our gift shop is open on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays from 10 am – 3 pm.
Stop in and see what’s new!
Back By Popular Demand...history boat tours
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. Please Note: the Moore House is currently closed for renovation.
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
March 10, 2022: Teaching Lorain Institute at the Carnegie Center
March 15 – April 29, 2022: 2nd Annual Lilac & Flower Pre-Orders
March 28 – April 1, 2022: LHS KIDS Spring Break Camp at the Carnegie Center
April 14, 2022: Teaching Lorain Institute at the Carnegie Center
April 18 – 22, 2022: LHS KIDS Spring Break Camp at the Carnegie Center
May 12, 2022: Annual Meeting & Banquet at LCCC Grand Room
May 20, 2022: History in Bloom; Flower Sale Pick-up
July 16, 2022: Tee-Up FORE History Golf Outing at Fox Creek
August 14, 2022: Annual Ice Cream Social at the Carnegie Center
September 30, 2022: History on the Rocks Gala at The Shipyards