Our Approach
443 Catawba Ave
Put-in-Bay, OH 43456
419-285-2804
Mailing Address:
PO Box 25
Put-in-Bay, OH 43456
Our Story
Situated right next to the historic Put-in-Bay Town Hall, is Put-in-Bay's Lake Erie Islands Historical Society Museum. Founded in 1975, the mission of the Historical Society is to preserve and educate the local community and island visitors of the island’s rich history. The museum includes four buildings of over 6,000 square feet. Also on the grounds is a Research Library and the History Archives. The society hosts programs, seasonal events, tours, and lectures throughout the year.
Looking for a way to take home a piece of Put-in-Bay while supporting a great cause? Be sure to stop in the museum’s Resale Shop. Here you will find unique second-hand items of the locals for bargain prices. We only take the best items in great working condition, so you will want to be sure and stop by. All proceeds benefit the Historical Society.
Historical Museum Admission Price
Adults: $4.00
Seniors (60 and over): $3.00
Children (8-12): $1.00
Children (7 and under): Free
Veterans with military ID: Free
Police and Fire: Free
Groups of 6 or more: $20.00 for group
Hours of Operation
Open Daily May through October:
Current Hours: 11 am - 5 pm Daily
Seasonal Hours
11 am - 5 pm Daily
Off Season Hours Subject to Change
Board Officers
Jeff Berquist, President
Nan Burr, Vice President
Dustin Heineman, Treasurer
Barb Hunter, Secretary
Board of Trustees
Marsha Ashley
Marsha Baumert
Mary Beckford
Susie Cooper
Judy Kania
Brian Molnar
George Stoiber
Betsy Volchko
Curatorial Advisors
Jeff Bykowski
Robin Burris Cadez
Mike Conshafter
John Dodge
Mike Gora
Amy Huston
Kendra Koehler
Marsha Parker
John Rees
Susie Cooper
Staff Members
Dan Savage - Director
Marsha Baumert - Resale Manager
Cindy Clausen - Office Manager
Resale Volunteers
Diana Kartheiser
Sonnie Martin
Diane Martini
Terri Travis
Event Committee
Kendra Koehler
Bylaws Committee
Maggie Beckford
Nan Burr
Nominating Committee
Judy Kania, Chairman
Marsha Baumert
Intererested in Becoming a Member?
The Lake Erie Islands Historical Society offers several membership opportunities, from yearly to lifetime memberships. Follow the link to contact us for more information on becoming a member.