December 2025
Upcoming Meetings
No Program Until April 2026
Our regular monthly meetings are on hold until April 2026.
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.
​
No Meetings Until
April 2026
We always take the winter months off, so there won't be any meetings in December, January, or February
No Program until April
As is our tradition, we won't have any monthly programs until the third Monday of April.
This is to make certain weather conditions would require the meeting to be canceled.
If you have suggestions for programs,please submit them to us at Box 425,ConneautLake, 16316;or email to grandmagjane@zoomintrnet.net.
Thank you.
Palmiero Toyota Program
Although we didn't win the grand prize at the Palmiero-Toyota Give Back Program, we did receive $1,000 for our total votes.
We are happy to participate in this program each year as we trek to the dealership to cast our votes.
It's always fun to see all the people from different organizations stopping as well.
Thank you to everyone who made the effort to help us.
Guaranteed,the money will be put to good use!
Tribute to Brian Delmar
We extend condolences to family and friends of Brian Delmar, who died recently.
Brian was a long-time board member of our society.
He was always answering the emergency calls when a security issue rose.
He also was the one who would go in and turn up the thermostat before our board meetings to it was warm when we got there.
He also made sure the building was winterized in advance as well as made sure our sidewalks were cleared of snow.
And,he always finished any tasks he was assigned.
As you may know, he also was an active volunteer with the Samaritans.
He will be missed.
Ice House Festival
We will be open during the Ice House Festival on Dec. 6 from 10 a.m.to about 2.
We will have free hot chocolate and cookies and a limited supply of ice cream cups.
The ice cream was donated by the Midway Civic Club so we are passing it onto our guests on a first-come,first serve basis.
Christmas Trees Display
We will once again have the museum decorated with Christmas trees.
Anyone wishing to decorate a tree may bring it to the museum on Nov. 15.
Trees will be on display through the Ice House Festival.
There is no charge to decorate a tree.
Christmas Dinner
We will once agains have our traditional Christmas dinner for members and guests.
It is set for Dec.15 at the Iroquois Club.
Social hour is at 5:30 p.m. and dinner at 6:15.
The menu choices are pork, chicken and salmon.
Reservations are due by Dec. 1 by calling Jean Shanley at 814-337-6377 or email at: grandmagjane@zoominternet.net.
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.
​
The military display has been changed to add a sculpture, "The Perpetual Soldier,"which is absolutely beautiful.
​
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.
​
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?
​
Some of the loving cups by J. P. Ittel are displayed along with other memorabilia showcasing his accomplishments.
​
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.
​
Please take a few minutes to stop by the museum and see all the exhibits.
​
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.
​
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.
​
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.
​
It is an easy way for the society to raise funds and all donations are tax deductible
​
Please mark your calendars and consider making a one-time donation.
​
Thank you in advance,
Upcoming Events
Below is a list of upcoming events for this summer.
​
Please post it where you can see it and join us for lots of fun and sharing our history!
​
EVENTS 2025​​
​​​
July 12, 2025 Car Show 10 am – 2 pm @ Museum
​
Aug. 2, 2025 Paddlefest 7 am – noon @ Fireman’s Beach
​
Aug. 9, 2025 Liberty Program (40 years) 10 am -2 pm @ Museum
​
Aug. 13, 2025 Tiki Bar 4 pm – 9 pm @ Conneaut Lake Park
​
Sept. 2025 Century Program 9am @ Museum
​
Sept. 2025 Picnic 6pm – 8 pm @ Msgr Toland Park
​
Oct. 10, 11, & 12, 2025 Pumpkinfest @ Conneaut Lake Park
​
Oct. 11, 2025 Pumpkinfest Parade 9 am @ In the Boro
​
Nov. 2025 Christmas Trees @ Museum
​
Nov. 29, 2025 Christmas Sale 10 am – 2 pm @ Museum
​
Dec. 2025 Ice House Fest. @ Boro and Museum
​
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.