Lake City Historical Society

Holger to present on area abolitionists at Sept. 9 Historical Society Open Hours event

Sep 3, 2025

The Lake City Historical Society has invited Sara Holger to present her research on Abolitionists of Southeast Minnesota for our Open Hours event on Tuesday, Sept. 9 at 1 p.m. Sara has done extensive research on abolitionists, the Underground Railroad and the lives and activities of individuals...

Historical Society Open Hours event is Friday at City Hall

Jul 23, 2025

Recent visitors to Lake City just discovered this centennial Water Ski Days button in an antique store in Hopkins, Minn. They were delighted by their find because their first visit to Lake City during this year’s Water Ski Days involved not only the shows and celebrations but also taking the Lake...

Historical society plans Water Ski Days events

Jun 25, 2025

Be sure to stop by City Hall this weekend during the Lake City Water Ski Days festivities. We will be offering lively conversation, educational presentations, neighborhood tours and historical exhibits—along with free lemonade and cookies. Our planned activities include Open House hospitality...

Historical society bids farewell to Andru Peters

Jun 18, 2025

The Lake City Historical Society (LCHS) bid a fond farewell to our good friend Andru Peters last week. Andru’s love and support of his country and his community was deep and genuine. There was no one more passionate in their advocacy for military veterans than Andru and he was particularly keen...

‘History Matters’ essay contest winners announced

Jun 11, 2025

The following essays were submitted by Blake Siewert and Ashtyn Fuller for the Lake City Historical Society (LCHS) Why History Matters essay contest. First place winner Blake Siewert received $300 in prize money and Ashtyn Fuller, second place winner, received $200. LCHS wishes to thank the...

Historical society announces June events and Open Hours

Jun 4, 2025

If you’d like to know more about Lake City and its history, City Hall is a good place to start. The Lake City Historical Society (LCHS) has displays and archives in the second floor ballroom that are free and open to the public during business hours. Twice a month—on the second Tuesday and fourth...

Legion commander presents district resolution during Historical Society Open Hours

May 28, 2025

All kinds of unexpected things happen at the Lake City Historical Society Open Hours. When Lake City American Legion Post Commander Dick Grobe learned that Mayor Brian Quinn planned to attend last Friday’s event, he arranged to come by to present a resolution from First District American Legion...

Historical Society Open Hours coincides with student visit

May 21, 2025

Tomorrow, Friday, May 23, the Lake City Historical Society will host its Open Hours event on the second floor of City Hall from noon to 3 p.m. which happily coincides with the annual visit by Mr. Heise’s AP U.S. History class. We are looking forward to welcoming this year’s class, all of whom...

Historical society seeks neighborhood history

May 7, 2025

The Lake City Historical Society will be doing our part to address the “loneliness epidemic” that is receiving national attention by offering a “Neighbors and Neighborhoods” theme at our next Open Hours event. This will be from noon to 3 p.m. on Tuesday, May 13, on the second floor of City Hall...