March 2025
Upcoming Meetings
Century Building Program
March 17, 2025
Julia Catalano,who chairs the committee,will present an overview and answer questions regarding eligibility for receiving a historic plaque and Century recognition.
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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The CLAHS Museum
April 21, 2025
Meeting will be at museum at 7 p.m. at 150 N.Third St., Conneaut Lake. Focus will be on the museum and updated exhibits. Refreshments will be served.
Museum to open in May
The museum will open for the season on Saturday, May 3, with hours from 10 a.m.to 2 p.m
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It will be open each Saturday from 10 a.m.to 2 p.m and on Sundays from 2 to 5 p.m.
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There is no admission fee, but donations are accepted.
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If you are interested in serving as a docent, please call Chuck Groger at 814-382-8722. A docent serves as a host for visitors, greeting them when they arrive, showing displays and giving tour, if guests are interested. They can,of course, take a self-guided tour.
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Docents also sell items at the gift shop.
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There are lots of notes about everything so it's not difficult.
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If we don't have enough docents signed up, we could just close the museum for the day. Obviously, we don't want to do that, so please consider it.We always have two docents there and if you are new, we will schedule you with one who has worked before.
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Thanks in advance.
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The museum will be open through Pumpkin Fest in October
Liberty the Second Festival
As you may know,it's been 40 years since the Liberty the Second was raised from the bottom of the lake by divers Brian Simpson and Bill Houghton.
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The historical society is planning a special event for Aug, 9 to commemorate the historic happening,
Plans are to start the engine that day.
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Both Brian and Bill have agreed to come as well.
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Please mark your calendars and watch for further information as details are complete.
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Jean Shanley is chairman with Donna Keller as co-chairman for the program.
Annual Meeting
Our annual meeting with election of officers and board members is set for April 21 following the regular meeting.
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To vote, members must have their 2025 dues paid.
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If you are uncertain whether your dues are paid, please contact Chuck Groger, 814-382-8722
Exhibits
The exhibit committee is working to prepare new exhibits in preparation for the opening on May 5.
If you would like to become a docent in the museum, special training is set for April 26 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the museum.
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Call Chuck Groger at 814-382-8722 for more information.
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Being a docent is not difficult. It involves greeting guests and helping them with questions and tours and/or serving in the gift shop.
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We have a new program for sales and is so easy to use.
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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Apr. 26, 2025 Decent Training 10 am – 2 pm @ Museum
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May 5, 2025 Museum opens for season Sat. 10-2 sun. 2-5
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May 12, 2025 Crusine 5- 6;30 pm @ Hotel Conneaut
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May 26, 2025 Memorial Day (hot dogs) 10am -2 pm @ Museum
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June 20, 2025 Golf Outing 7am @ Oakland Golf Course
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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
Museum Closed
The museum is closed for the winter and the exhibit committee will be working throughout the winter months.
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However, we will open or special tours, if somebody wants to purchase something from the gift shop or pick up one's boardwalk board.
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Please call Chuck Groger, president, at 814-382-8722 to make arrangements.
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.
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.