Western Lake Erie Historical Society
Museum & Archive
To Preserve, Display, and Interpret the Maritime History of Western Lake Erie
News & Activities
Upcoming Event!
Rum Runners of Western Lake Erie
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Prohibition Era Stories
Saturday, March 21st and Sunday, March 22nd
2pm - 4pm Both Days!
Hear guided lectures from local historians as they relate our region's underworld story. It is also your chance to share your family stories from the age and add to local knowledge!
Event held in our new auditorium
3024 131st Street, Toledo Ohio
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Our Gallery Space and Exhibit Hall is now
OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
Come visit us and take a self-guided tour or spend time with one of our members.
We have hundreds of artifacts and artwork on display, informational panels, ship models, and a reading room for intense study.
3024 131st Street, Toledo, Ohio
HOURS: Tuesday & Thursday 10am-4pm
Saturday & Sunday 10am-3pm
Admission: $5.00 All Ages
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Current Online Exhibits
The George King Scrapbook: George King (1878-1956) was the celebrated champion of early sail racing on Lake Erie. His prestige helped to launch gentleman's yachting into the national character and catapulted the Toledo designed catboat to industry renown. This one-of-a-kind collection of photography from the first decade of the 20th century is a stunning array of everything afloat in the age, and the men and women whose smiles lit every harbor on the Great Lakes.
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History Lines: History Lines is the official publication of the Western Lake Erie Historical Society. We are slowly digitizing the collection and making the research available to all. Read recent editions on the Publications page.