Lake County History Center

10/13/2026

We are close!

“We’re getting so close,” said Lisa Lewins, director of Lake County Historical Society, that oversees the history center.

The speakeasy pub that volunteers have been working on in the basement of the 150-year-old building that houses the Lake County History Center is expected to open at the end of October.

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10/10/2026

Last chance to get tickets to the Victorian Funeral Tea tomorrow Sunday Oct 11 at 1pm. Www.lakehistory.org

10/05/2026

Get your tickets now for our Victorian Funeral Tea Party this weekend. Learn the traditions and be the first to see our new funeral exhibit.
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10/03/2026

What a beautiful day at Evergreen Cemetery! Tickets still available for our guided history tours at 4:00 and 5:00 today. Www.lakehistory.org

10/01/2026

Tickets still available for our Evergreen Cemetery Tour THIS Saturday. Three tours: 4:00, 4:30, & 5:00- Come meet some of the famous folks buried in this beautifully spooky cemetery.
Tickets at: www.lakehistory.org

09/29/2026

This Thursday Oct 1 at 6:30pm Mandy Spencer will be talking about the Taverns of Lake County at the Mentor Public Library Lake Branch. Register here: https://mentorpl.libcal.com/event/16480543

09/24/2026

Tickets still available for the Public Ghost Hunt this Saturday September 26th from 7pm-3am. Www.lakehistory.org
On past ghost hunts footsteps were heard in the jail cells and a shadow person was seen peeking around the corner. Come experience it for yourself!

09/22/2026

This years Cemetery Tour is Evergreen Cemetery in Painesville. Continuing our celebration of Frances Jennings Casement you will get to meet her and other famous local residents on this guided walking tour through this beautiful cemetery.
Tickets on sale now at www.lakehistory.org

09/18/2026

Our fall Haunted Lantern Tours are filling up fast! Come learn the spooky history of the former Lake County Poor House on a guided tour you won't forget.
Tickets at www.lakehistory.org