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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."

Events

Programs

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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Carnegie Center Hours

Tuesday / Thursday / Saturday: 10:00am - 3:00pm

Museum Gift Shop Hours

Tuesday / Thursday / Saturday: 10:00am - 3:00pm

Carnegie Center

329 W. 10th St.

Lorain, OH 44052

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(440) 245 - 2563

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Upcoming Events Programs

LHS KIDS Spring Break Camp
Mon, Apr 03
Lorain Historical Society
Apr 03, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Lorain Historical Society, 329 W 10th St, Lorain, OH 44052, USA
Join us for a week of activities, games, lessons, and lots of fun as we explore the idea of Lorain in the Springtime.
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Closed Today
Sat, Apr 08
Lorain Historical Society
Apr 08, 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Lorain Historical Society, 329 W 10th St, Lorain, OH 44052, USA
Our building is closed today for a Private Event.
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Teaching Lorain Institute, Session 4
Thu, Apr 13
Lorain
Apr 13, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Lorain, 329 W 10th St, Lorain, OH 44052, USA
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.
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Learn More About Becoming a Member

Twelve Month Membership
Historian
Senior Historian
Household/Family
Student (ages 6-21)
Archivist
Conservator

$35 per person
$30 per person
$55 includes 2 adults & 3 children
$15 per person
$125 per person; $90 tax deductible
$275 per person; $240 tax deductible

Lifetime Membership
Individual Lifetime Membership .... $1,000 per person; supports the LHS Endowment Fund

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