Ladies Who Lunch – August 24
This fun, educational program returns for the summer months on the 4th Thursday at Noon. There will be a light lunch, followed by a presentation on summer topics.
Note: Minimum 15 people to run the program. Reservations required. Cost is $15/person.
Traveling the Paper Trail: 2017 Fall Dine Around Series – September 6
Location: St. John Vianney Banquet Room 7575 Bellview Rd. Mentor, Oh 44060
Presenter: Cynthia Turk – In genealogy research, the paper trail leads us to places we might not have imagined. Join us as we embark on this journey into the past.
6:00 Social Hour. Dinner at 6:30. – Menu: Cordon Bleu, Red Skin Potatoes, Broccoli, Salad, Apple Crisp with Ice Cream
Tickets: $37 Buy online, by mail, by phone or in person at the Lake History Center. Need more information? Call 440-639-2945 . Sponsored by Sievers Security.
Great Western Reserve Clambake 2017 – September 24 – 1-4:30pm
BRING YOUR FRIENDS, NEIGHBORS AND COMPANY EMPLOYEES TO THE BEST CLAMBAKE IN NORTHEAST OHIO. (Donations are TAX DEDUCTIBLE.) Help support preservation of Lake County’s history.
Food served from 1-3pm to insure a delicious hot bake. Meal Includes: Clam Chowder, 1 Dz. Little Neck Clams,1/2 BBQ Chicken, Sweet Potato, Corn, Cole Slaw, Roll, Beverage and Dessert. Donation Beer & Wine Bar.
Kids Meal (12 and under) Hot Dog, Pizza, Beverage
Joe Greaves returns once again as Clam Master with Annette Vendi as Event Coordinator.
Explore the Lake County History Center Museum’s “19th Century Medicine” and Magical Musical Machines music box exhibits! Corn Hole games and Kids Activities!
Tickets: $30 (members); $35 (non-members); Extra clams $11; Kid’s meal $5 Buy online, by mail, by phone or in person at the Lake History Center. Need more information? Call 440-639-2945 .
Skeletons in the Closet & Tombstones: 2017 Fall Dine Around Series– October 4
Location: The Steele Mansion & Gathering Place 348 Mentor Ave. Painesville, Oh 44077
Presenter: Cheryl McClellan – October sound bites are Skeletons, Ghosts and Tombstones. We all have skeletons in our family closets. Should we let them out? We will see fascinating tombstones and learn how to care for them. Watch out you might see Mr. Steele’s ghost on the stairs of the Mansion.
6:00 Social Hour – 6:30 Dinner – Menu: Family Style Chicken Cacciatore, Salad, Rolls, Chocolate Mousse, Beverage
Tickets: $37 Buy online, by mail, by phone or in person at the Lake History Center. Need more information? Call 440-639-2945 . Sponsored by Sievers Security.
Event: “Fall Haunted Lantern Tour”
Oct. 6, 2017 – 8:00 -11:00 pm
Do ghosts and spirits really haunt the former Lake County Poorhouse? Come take a walk through the long dark corridors with nothing but a candlelight to illuminate the way. Escape into the past as our guides provide you with an eerie yet fun-filled adventure! You’ll visit all the locations around the Lake County History Center where shadows and ghostly figures have said to have been sighted. You’ll go to off-limits areas where many have reported hearing creepy sounds and feeling unseen hands touch them. You’ll hear stories of unbelievable historically documented events that have taken place in the past, including those in the infirmary and attic. And, we’ll even visit the foreboding cells used in the bygone days of the Lake County Poorhouse. We will demonstrate and you may borrow “ghost hunting” equipment, such as EMF detectors and dowsing rods, while on your tour! (or bring your own equipment – paranormal activity has been documented many times on previous explorations of the LCHS)
The exclusive lantern-lit tour is only open to 20 participants. This event is not suitable for children.
Tickets: Adults: $20 Buy online, by mail, by phone or in person at the Lake History Center. Need more information? Call 440-639-2945 .
Event: “Friday the 13th Haunted Lantern Tour “
Oct. 13, 2017 – 8:00 -11:00 pm
Do ghosts and spirits really haunt the former Lake County Poorhouse? Come take a walk through the long dark corridors with nothing but a candlelight to illuminate the way. Escape into the past as our guides provide you with an eerie yet fun-filled adventure! You’ll visit all the locations around the Lake County History Center where shadows and ghostly figures have said to have been sighted. You’ll go to off-limits areas where many have reported hearing creepy sounds and feeling unseen hands touch them. You’ll hear stories of unbelievable historically documented events that have taken place in the past, including those in the infirmary and attic. And, we’ll even visit the foreboding cells used in the bygone days of the Lake County Poorhouse. We will demonstrate and you may borrow “ghost hunting” equipment, such as EMF detectors and dowsing rods, while on your tour! (or bring your own equipment – paranormal activity has been documented many times on previous explorations of the LCHS)
The exclusive lantern-lit tour is only open to 20 participants. This event is not suitable for children.
Tickets: Adults: $20 Buy online, by mail, by phone or in person at the Lake History Center. Need more information? Call 440-639-2945 .
Happy Birthday, Mr. President: 2017 Fall Dine Around Series – November 1
Location: Lawnfield Suites, Skye Bistro Fine Dining 8434 Mentor Ave. Mentor Oh 44060
Presenter: Debbie Weinkamer portrays Mrs. Lucretia Garfield, sharing her family letters and experience of creating a legacy and library commemorating President Garfield for Mentor and the world. The Mentor Library was started by Mrs. Garfield with the help of her two sons, James R. and Abram. November 19, 1831 is the birth date of the President. Wouldn’t it be fun if he appeared to blow out the candles on his cake?
6:00 Social Hour – 6:30 Dinner – Menu: Buffet Pork Tenderloin, Sirloin Beef, Garlic Mashed Potato, Parsley and Butter Red Skins Potato, Salad, Vegetable Chef Seasonal, Assorted Dessert Tray, Beverage
Tickets: $37 Buy online, by mail, by phone or in person at the Lake History Center. Need more information? Call 440-639-2945 . Sponsored by Sievers Security.
Nov. 3, 2017 – 9:00 pm -1:00 am
Tickets are limited for this very exclusive event to the first 40 sold. This event always sells out quickly. Don’t miss this opportunity for a paranormal investigation offered only once a year at the former Lake County Poor House!
The Lake County History Center provides rental space for groups and organizations that are looking for a unique location to hold their meeting, festival, or party. All rentals are under contract with rules in place to ensure the safety and preservation of our historic grounds, buildings, collections, and people. If you do not see an event you are attending at the History Center listed, it is more than likely a rental. If you have any questions or would like to find out more information, we are more than happy to direct you to the event organizer or if you would like to host your own event, please click here!