Lake City Historical Society

Explore the archives with Lake City Historical Society

Oct 23, 2024

The Collection Committee of the Lake City Historical Society (LCHS) invites you to another adventure in discovery as we assess the many items in our collection. Twice a month the LCHS hosts Open Hours events where board members are on hand to assist with research or answer questions about Lake...

Historical Society grateful to people who made it a fun summer

Sep 4, 2024

The Lake City Historical Society has been having a lot of fun this summer. It all started in May with the Governors Fishing Opener where we assisted the Chamber of Commerce with media registrations in the City Hall ballroom and set up a display about local fishing and tourism. In June we had a...

Woman’s Club celebrates 130 years with event at historic Lake City city hall

Aug 28, 2024

To celebrate their 130th anniversary as the oldest civic organization in Lake City, the Woman’s Club returned home to their original meeting place on the second floor of City Hall. Hostesses Valerie Ross, Teri Pepin, Peggy Berg, Georgene Arndt and Kim Solheid paid homage to the club’s founding...

Historical Society plans guided walking tours during marina open house

Aug 14, 2024

Longtime harbormaster Mark Lutjen will be at the Marina Building Saturday, Aug. 17, from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. during the Marina Open House to talk with visitors about the history of the Lake City Marina. Visitors can also see historical artifacts that are on display in the mini-museum located in the...

Historical Society benefits from Lake City Fresh Market receipt program

Jul 24, 2024

Did you know you can support Lake City Historical Society by shopping at Lake City Fresh Market? We participate in their receipt rewards program which donates 1% of all submitted receipts on grocery items to local non-profits. This may not sound like a lot but it makes a difference to our all-...

Historical society: History lives in our stories

Jul 3, 2024

The Lake City Historical Society hosted an Open Hours event over Water Ski Weekend to bring together Lake City residents (current, former, new and seasonal) to share their stories about Lake City and what a revelation that was! We learned about first responders and heard firsthand accounts of...

History Matters essay contest winning essays announced

Jul 3, 2024

Two Lincoln High School scholars were recognized on Thursday, May 8, for their winning essays in the “Why History Matters” essay contest sponsored by the The Lake City Historical Society. First place winner Natalie Anderson was presented with a Certificate of Excellence and $300 for her essay “...

Historical Society plans tours over Water Ski Days

Jun 26, 2024

The Lake City Historical Society will be conducting two free tours on Saturday, June 29. Don Schwartz will be leading his popular Historic Homes District Tour at 11 a.m. and Katie Himanga will introduce a Patton Park Town Square Tour at 1 p.m. Both tours are free and will meet in front of City...

Share Lake City memories at Historical Society Memory Swap

Jun 26, 2024

Do you have a favorite memory or story about Lake City? The Lake City Historical Society will be hosting two days of Open Hours events during Water Ski Days to collect resident recollections and personal histories related to Lake City. You and your friends, family and anyone else are invited to...

Special Historical Society events planned for Water Ski Days

Jun 12, 2024

The Lake City Historical Society will be hosting two days of free public events during the Water Ski Days celebration. Our Open Hours displays on the second floor ballroom of City Hall will be open Friday, June 28, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and again Saturday, June 29, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The...