Erie County Historical Society

09/01/2026

A little historical tidbit: KELLEY, KELLEY'S, KELLEYS' OR KELLEYS ISLAND – the controversy over the ‘correct’ spelling.

Discover some little known stories about life on Kelleys Island in the 1800's.

09/01/2026

Did you know that the Liberty Aviation Museum has a collection of old cars?

08/31/2026

Anyone know the history Barrett Road in Venice (W of Sandusky near cold Creek)? James Barrett wrote: I am a descendent of Oliver Barrett Jr who died in Venice, Ohio in 1818. While researching his land holdings in his estate I discovered there was a Barrett Road in that same area. I am curious as to the history of this road and whether there is a connection to Oliver Barrett Jr or this is just a coincidence.
Do you have any information as to the history of Barrett Road or Oliver Barrett Jr that would aid me in my research?

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08/31/2026

Did you know that the Liberty Aviation Museum has some remarkable fire trucks?

08/31/2026

Recently visited the Liberty Aviation Museum in Port Clinton - and WOW, has it changed. and I didn't even get to the warehouse where the BIG planes are kept! This Tri-Motor became the foundation of TWA!

08/31/2026

The first floor of the house looking South.

08/29/2026

Ontario, been in use since 1688.

Interesting, when the Treaty of Paris was signed in 1763, the idea of renaming the Lake was never tabled. Why ? Because everyone on BOTH sides already used Lake Ontario.

So technically they can name their half of the Lake....Lake Whateverthehellyalike.

We'll keep our half eh

08/29/2026

We can’t believe it’s almost Labor Day!
The summer flew by!

Typically, Labor Day marks the end of our lighthouse tour season- but this year we have decided to open for tours on the weekends throughout September and a few days in October leading up to our Lighthouse Festival on October 10th

Stop by for a tour on Saturdays & Sundays after Labor Day - open 12:00pm-4:00pm.

Marblehead Lighthouse Historical Society will have their museums and gift-shop open as well!

We’ve got a few weekly naturalist programs on the schedule for September as well!

Thursdays:
Naturalist- guided birding at the top of the lighthouse with binoculars and spotting scope!
3:00pm - 4:30pm

Sundays:
Naturalist-guided hike throughout the park and on our wooded trail, followed by a tour to the top of the lighthouse!
9:30-10:30am