Lake City Historical Society

Lake City in 2026

Jul 15, 2026

The recent article in the Graphic about Lake City in 1776 invites us to consider our community and its history with respect to the world at large. The central point of the article was to describe what was happening here in our familiar location while momentous events were unfolding elsewhere....

Historic cash register moves to Dilly Dallies

Jul 8, 2026

After a decade on display at the Lakeside Antiques, the cash register that August T. Abraham purchased in 1915 and used in his shoe store traveled down the street to its new home at Dilly Dallies. On the way, it passed the historic location of Abraham’s store at 110 S. Main Street-now Lakeshore...

Corrected: Bill Stiene, who was on Apollo 11 recovery mission, to be featured at July 14 Historical Society Open Hours

Jul 8, 2026

“One Giant Step for Mankind” occurred 57 years ago this month when Neil Armstrong became the first person to walk on the moon following the Apollo 11 moon landing. Or did he? The actual facts of history get murky with the passing of time and the skepticism evoked from artificially produced photos...

Foundation holds second weInvest 365 event

May 13, 2026

The Greater Lake City Community Foundation (GLCCF) hosted its second annual weInvest 365 event on Tuesday, May 5, at the Lake City City Hall ballroom. The evening highlighted the important work of local nonprofit organizations and their impact on the community. During the event, weInvest 365...

Historical Society Open Hours is Tuesday

May 6, 2026

The Lake City Historical Society Open Hours event will be this coming Tuesday, May 12 from noon to 3 p.m. on the second floor of City Hall. We do not have a special program planned but that does not mean there will not be stories and surprises. And cookies! Please stop by—this event is free...

Historical society’s member appreciation event is tomorrow

Apr 15, 2026

The annual meeting and member appreciation event for the Lake City Historical Society has been scheduled for Friday, April 17 in the second floor ballroom at City Hall. An appetizer and dessert buffet will be offered at 6 p.m. followed by a very short member meeting at 6:30 p.m. The rest of the...

Historical society has a busy April planned

Mar 25, 2026

April is a busy month at the Lake City Historical Society (LCHS). We will finish out March with our Collections Showcase Open Hours on Friday, March 27, from noon to 3 p.m. at City Hall. The next Open Hours event is Tuesday, April 14, also from noon to 3 p.m. at City Hall. Both of these events...

At the next Open Hours at Lake City Historical Society: Lake City’s garment industry

Feb 4, 2026

What do you know about Lake City’s garment industry? It may not rival New York City but there was a coat factory here for many years and there were accomplished seamstresses and tailors in town who made all types of apparel, bridal and formal wear, uniforms and costumes now in the collection of...