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Upcoming Events

For more detailed information on Museum Events, please click on the Events link in the Menu at the top of the page. Events are subject to change. Check back for more events and programs as they are added over the winter.

May 6 — Resale Shop open full time for the season, 11 am to 5 pm

May 11 — Island Wide Garage Sale. Maps available at the Put-in-Bay Chamber of Commerce. Great bargains at the Heritage Resale Shop. Check us out.

May 17 — Museum opens daily for 2024 season, 11 am to 5 pm

June TBD — Ohio Wine Fest at Heineman Winery Silent Auction.

June 21 –Opening Party Potluck at Museum. Museum Members and anyone interested in supporting the Lake Erie Islands Historical Society Museum by joining are invited to attend. Everyone is asked to bring a food item to share. Cocktails start at 4 pm.

August 8 — Museum Auction at Heineman Winery. Preview items starting at 2 pm. live auction begins at 4 pm.

August TBD — Museum Art Auction at the Crew’s Nest. Island and area artists donate artwork to be sold to benefit the Lake Erie Islands Historical Society.

September 8 — Historical Weekend Old Tyme Baseball Game, 2 pm, location to be announced soon. The local Mossbacks challenge the Ohio Historical Society Muffins to a game using the original rules of baseball. Museum staff and volunteers will sell hot dogs and soft drinks provided by our friends at Miller Boat Line with all proceeds benefiting the museum.

September 21 — Annual Museum Membership Meeting and Potluck. Museum Members attending the Annual Meeting will vote for members of the Board of Directors, each serving three-year terms. A brief overview of 2023 events and programs will be given, and a potluck will follow. Those attending are asked to bring a food item to share.

September 30 — Museum and Heritage Resale Shop closes for the 2024 season.

October 4 — Museum Volunteer Party. Our chance to thank our volunteers who donate their time at our events and fundraisers, and who work in the Museum Resale Shop.