Western Lake Erie Historical Society
Museum & Archive
Preserving the Stories, Knowledge, and Equipment of the Great Lakes' Former Age
Current 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.
News & Activities
New Museum Space: WLEHS has purchased a new building in Point Place, Toledo. This 7,000 sq.ft. hall will function as our exhibit center, reading room, archive, offices, and auditorium. Artifacts are being moved in and displays being set-up. This in exciting news! We await a grand opening to share it all with the world! Our new home is at 3024 131st Street, Toledo, OH 43611
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Boat Show: Western Lake Erie Boat Show - Vintage, Classic, Exceptional. The fall boat show is scheduled for Sept 27-28 at the new exhibit center in Point Place. This showcase will feature exceptional and interesting boats from all over western Lake Erie. Plus it offers a chance to bring our 1946 K-class Cat Boat back on public display. We are also raffling off a 10ft wooden sailing dinghy. A splendid example of our boat building prowess.
Saturday September 27 10am-6pm
Sunday September 28 10am-4pm
3024 131st Street - Toledo, OH 43611