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The Lake Erie Islands Historical Society

Museum News

The Museum Board believes communication with our members is fundamental in creating engagement and transparency. Our Communications Team has developed a quarterly Newsletter called the Historical Journal, and an Email News that will be used to keep members informed between the Newsletters. The Email News won't be intrusive, and you may only see one every two to three weeks.
Links to both are located here as well as in the drop-down Menu under Museum News.

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Upcoming Events

Check out the Museum’s 2026 Events Page for current information on upcoming events.

 

Sunday, Aug 2 — An Island Pioneer will greet islanders and guests at the Museum today as part of Ottawa County-America 250.

Saturday, Sept. 12 –The Lake Erie Islands Historical Society Museum will feature a display of large format black and white canvas prints recording the building of Perry’s Victory & International Peace Memorial, and the Centennial of the Battle of Lake Erie (1913) at Art in the Park on September 12. The photos were taken by Island photographer Otto G. Herbster and are from the personal collection of Board Member Maggie Beckford. LEIHS will accept Legacy Brick forms and Membership applications as well as have info on the museum and the Heritage Resale Shop.

Sunday, Sept. 13 — LEIHS will operate the concession for Miller Boat Line’s annual Old Tyme Baseball Game, and the museum will again benefit from all proceeds of operating the concession for the game. Thank you, Market Families.

Saturday, Sept. 19 — “Sale Away” at the Heritage Resale Shop’s 20% Off Sale.    We’re always happy to accept donations after PIBCC’s Sale Away.

  • Email
    info@leihs.org
  • Phone
    (419) 285-2804
  • Fax
    (419) 285-3804
  • Address
    443 Catawba Ave (LEIHS uses this address so the map is accurate)
    Put-in-Bay, OH 43456

    Mailing Address: PO Box 25 Put-in-Bay, OH 43456

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Lake Erie Islands Historical Society & Museum

Originally the Put-in-Bay Centennial Celebration Committee (PIBCCC) established in 1975, this organization was renamed the Lake Erie Islands Historical Society in 1985 when a group of dedicated island residents formed to make their vision of an island museum a reality. The first museum opened in 1987 at the historic Put-in-Bay Bottling Works building. A new 6,000 square foot museum building with a research library and archive was opened in 1998. The LEIHS's mission is to educate about Lake Erie Islands history, and to protect and preserve island history for future generations. WE offer six levels of membership, and anyone interested is invited to join. The museum hosts events for members, fundraising events open to everyone, history programs, and collaborative events with island partners. Open daily in the summer months and weekends in the spring and fall, the Lake Erie Islands Historical Society museum welcomes school groups, with advance notice please, to explore the history and mystery of the Lake Erie Islands and island life.
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The Heritage Resale Shop's "August Wish List" includes vintage Put-in-Bay Tees, comfy living room chairs, summer hats and purses for the summer sales season. We appreciate all donations and thank you for your continued support. The thrift shop is located behind the Lake Erie Islands Historical Society Museum just off Catawba Avenue on beautiful Put-in-Bay. We're open 11 am to 5 pm daily.
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Lisa happily researching her island Webster family roots in our archives, using our family files collection created by Susie Cooper.
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Jeff Brower with his gr-gr-gr-gr-grandmother, island pioneer Sally Hill Hyde!
Okay, actually with Reenactor Sandi Glauser.
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250 Ottawa County Special Exhibit! Island pioneer Sally Hyde is portrayed by Sandi Glauser on the hour, 12-4 on Sunday. 15 minute presentation.
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We celebrated 250 together with our friends and neighbors!
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The Lake Erie Islands Historical Society invites you to join us on Thursday, July 30, from 4 to 6 pm for a preview of the America 250 Ohio Timeline Banners. We're hosting an appetizer "potluck" and we hope you'll bring a dish to share as well as your friends. If you're interested in joining the Museum, this a good time to check it out.
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    Put-in-Bay, OH 43456
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