April 2026
Upcoming Meetings
Monday, April 20th
Let's Get Physical - Physical Education Comes to Elementary School
Let's Get Physical-- Physical Education Comes to Elementary School" with Tim McKay, retired physical education teacher.
Also, Annual business meeting with election of officers
Our monthly meetings are held on the 3rd Monday of the month at 7:00 p.m. (note time change) at the Sportsman's Club in Conneaut Lake. It is open to the public free of charge. Hall is handicapped-accessible and smoke-free. Refreshments will follow the program.
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May 18th, 2026
Digging for Indian Artifacts
Digging for Indian Artifacts
EXHIBITS
We've made a lot of changes this year.
Our boat room has been renovated. The crew has been working long and hard. We have new cameras, wiring, plumbing and more. We also have hot water now and the water is no longer rusty!
We now have a "Book Nook" where guests may peruse our many donate scrapbooks and other books.
New exhibits
National Archery championship -- Jim Laird
Bridal gowns and pictures of weddings
Barber and beauty shops, including original electric permanent machine
Century Buildings
Quilts made by area residents
Replica of lead horse from Conneaut Lake Park carousel, carved by George Nowack
The Jones display has been renovated
Miscellaneous -- One of a kind items
Museum to Open Soon
The museum will open May 2 from 10 a.m.to 2 p.m. for the season.
It will be open each weekend until the middle of October.
Hours will be Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Sunday from 2 p,m. to 5 p.m.
Programs Return
Our monthly programs will return in April on the third Monday at 7 p.m.at Conneaut Lake Sportsmen's Club, east side,Conneaut Lake.
April's program will be Let's Get Physical-- Physical Education Comes to Elementary School"​
Programs for the rest of 2026 will be:
May: Digging for Indian Artifacts
June: 50th anniversary of The Strudel Factory
July:Twenty Question Trivia
August: Dinors, include video from decades ago
September: Sadsbury Township, It's Beginning and Stories of Changes Through the Years
October: Churches -- First in a Series : Our Lady Queen of the Americas and Trinity Global Methodist
November: To Be Announced
December; Christmas dinner.
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Docent Training
Special training for all past and future docents will be April 25 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
However, it's not four hours of training.
Training will take about 30 minutes but sessions will be held during those hours at the museum.
The crew has made a lot of changes this year and this will allow docents to b brought up to date.
If you haven't been a docent, but would like to, come to the training or contact Chuck Groger at 814-382-8722.
It is fun, educational and easy!
If you are new, don't worry. You will be paid with a docent who has done it in the past.
Mark your calendars
We have a full schedule of activities planned for the summer:
So mark your calendar and plan to attend and./or better yet, sign up to help.
May 25: Memorial Day (hot dogs available and the museum open 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.)
June 19: Golf Outing
July 11: Car show, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Aug. 1,Paddlefest, 7 a..m.to noon
Aug. 12: Tikki Bar, 4 to 9 p.m. at Conneaut Lake Park
Sept. 12: Century Program, 9 a.m.at museum
Sept: Picnic
Oct, 9, 10 and 11, Pumpkin Fest at Conneaut Lake Park
Nov.:Christmas trees at museum
Nov. 28: Small Business Saturday Sal, 10 a.m.to 2 p.m.
Dec.: Ice House Festival
Dec. 14: Christmas Party
Ice House Festival
The museum will be open on Saturday, Dec. 7, starting at 10 a.m. in conjunction with the downtown Ice House Festival.
Stop by and warm up with hot chocolate and a cookie -- free of charge.
You can see the great display of Christmas trees and lights, see the other exhibits and buy something in our gift shop!
Spread the word.
The museum is open free of charge as well.
Save the date
Save the date of Dec. 16 for our annual Christmas dinner at the Iroquois Club.
It is open to all members and guests.
The menu will be announced shortly and reservations can be made.
Exhibits
The exhibit committee has made a few changes in the displays this year.
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The military display has been changed to add a sculpture, "The Perpetual Soldier,"which is absolutely beautiful.
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It was sculpted by Donald Valentine Jr. and is a life-size statue of a soldier in khaki uniform.
The exhibit area was expanded as we moved the clothing rack to make more room.
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Pictures of the Century Buildings honored lat year are displayed so everyone can see what they look like -- and consider nominating other 100-year (or older) buildings for consideration in 2025.
Did you know a man who used to live in Conneaut Lake was a National Rifle Shooting Champion in the early 1900s?
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Some of the loving cups by J. P. Ittel are displayed along with other memorabilia showcasing his accomplishments.
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Mr. Ittel also made a model of a famous church in Normandy where paratroopers landed on D-Day.It also has been donated to use and isdislayed near the church section -- reminding us how important churches area.
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Please take a few minutes to stop by the museum and see all the exhibits.
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And, check out the new cubby holes which has all our clothing arranged neatly for easy shopping.
Crawford Gives is Coming
The annual Crawford Gives program of the Crawford County Heritage Community Foundation is set for August 12 through Aug. 15.
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The program is simple. People may send donations designated for the historical society o the Foundation on those days via check or call with credit card or go to office with cash.
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Once the program is over, the foundation tabulates all the donations and then adds a percentage to the total (based on funds donated for this program by sponsors) and then sends us a check for the new total. It usually is about 3 percent and we get it within a few months.
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It is an easy way for the society to raise funds and all donations are tax deductible
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Please mark your calendars and consider making a one-time donation.
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Thank you in advance,
Upcoming Events
Below is a list of upcoming events for this summer.
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Please post it where you can see it and join us for lots of fun and sharing our history!
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EVENTS 2025​​
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July 12, 2025 Car Show 10 am – 2 pm @ Museum
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Aug. 2, 2025 Paddlefest 7 am – noon @ Fireman’s Beach
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Aug. 9, 2025 Liberty Program (40 years) 10 am -2 pm @ Museum
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Aug. 13, 2025 Tiki Bar 4 pm – 9 pm @ Conneaut Lake Park
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Sept. 2025 Century Program 9am @ Museum
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Sept. 2025 Picnic 6pm – 8 pm @ Msgr Toland Park
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Oct. 10, 11, & 12, 2025 Pumpkinfest @ Conneaut Lake Park
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Oct. 11, 2025 Pumpkinfest Parade 9 am @ In the Boro
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Nov. 2025 Christmas Trees @ Museum
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Nov. 29, 2025 Christmas Sale 10 am – 2 pm @ Museum
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Dec. 2025 Ice House Fest. @ Boro and Museum
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Dec. 15, 2025 Christmas Party @ Iroquois Club
Membership Dues
Dues for 2025 are now due and can be sent to CLAHS, P.O. Box 425,Conneaut Lake, Pa., 16316.
Annual dues are $12.
Lifetime dues are $150.
All members receive a 10 percent discount on any merchandise purchased.