Lake City Historical Society

Students bring local history to life

Apr 27, 2022

An estimated 200 people attended the Living History Wax Museum event put on by St. John’s Lutheran School and Roots to Wings Learning Center on April 22. The event is an annual tradition at the school, but since Lake City is celebrating its sesquicentennial this year, this year’s wax museum...

Jewelry store shows its ‘150’ with wave of mother of pearl buttons

Apr 6, 2022

Swan Jewelers of Lake City submitted this entry in the “Show Us Your 150” challenge. It’s a double wave created from 150 mother of pearl buttons. “These buttons are cut from the shells of mussels that reside in the Mississippi River. They could have been crafted in one of the two button factories...

Amazing women honored this Saturday at Lake City Area Arts

Mar 23, 2022

In conjunction with Lake City Area Arts’ (LCAA) current Homebody exhibit, the Lake City Historical Society (LCHS), and the Woman’s Club of Lake City (WCLC) are honoring women who have had a positive impact. For several weeks the groups have collected nominations for local “Amazing Women,” and now...

Local groups feature ‘Amazing Women’ with March 26 event

Mar 16, 2022

As part Lake City Area Arts (LCAA) current exhibit, the Lake City Historical Society (LCHS), and the Woman’s Club of Lake City (WCLC) are honoring women who have had a positive impact. For several weeks the groups have collected nominations for local “Amazing Women,” and now they are preparing to...

Articles’ ‘Half-breed tract’ statements were incorrect

Mar 2, 2022

On pages 1 and 4 of the Feb. 24, 2022 Lake City Graphic, it incorrectly states that the “half-breed tract” complicated and delayed efforts to incorporate the city. It did not. While it is true that the existence of the tract, a legal Reservation, did delay the establishment of lawful land title,...

Ross joins historical society board

Jan 12, 2022

The Lake City Historical Society announces a board appointment. Valerie Ross has joined the Society as of November. She brings a valuable perspective with her still active role with the Eden Prairie Historical Society as a Board member for over 15 years, according to the Lake City Historical...

Gartner joins historical society board of directors

Nov 17, 2021

Attorney Phil Gartner has joined the board of directors of the Lake City Historical Society (LCHS), the society has announced. He has been a practicing attorney in Lake City for 55 years. Previously he served as the city attorney and most recently as a council member. “Gartner has had a...

New ‘Famous Names’ doc premieres on new historical society YouTube channel

Sep 22, 2021

The Lake City Historical Society is debuting a new documentary along with a new way to watch it and other local history videos. “Famous Names of Lake City, Volume 2” is one of a handful of videos on the Lake City Historical Society’s new YouTube Channel. Ben Threinen, who directed the 42-minute...

Historical society seeks board members

Sep 15, 2021

The Lake City Historical Society is looking for people to help promote the history of Lake City by serving on its board of directors. People with an interest in community and area history, a vision for the future expansion of the history display, or who have marketing, technology and business...

LC Historical Society publishes postcard book

Aug 25, 2021

The Lake City Historical Society announces the publishing of “Greetings from Lake City, Minn.,” a 40 page booklet containing 70 vintage postcards and historic text. Copies can be purchased for $22 at Lakeside Antiques and Lake Pepin Pearl Button Company. People who want one mailed to them can...