Lake City Historical Society

More suprises at Historical Society Open Hours event

Dec 20, 2023

The planned topic for discussion at this week’s Open Hours event at the Lake City Historical Society (LCHS) was our recently launched online exhibit about The Wave sculpture and its history and significance. And while we did acquire another photo of The Wave and a story of its use as a place for...

Historical society: Save the wave part 2

Dec 6, 2023

The Lake City Historical Society (LCHS) recently added an online exhibit about The Wave sculpture to our website and Facebook page that chronicles the history and significance of this Lake City icon. At our Open Hours event on Tuesday, Dec. 12, we will discuss what we learned in collecting...

Legion supports historical society

Dec 6, 2023

Commander Dick Grobe of American Legion Post 110, Lake City presented the Lake City Historical Society with a check in the amount of $500 for archival materials needed by the Collections Committee. The Legion supports our vision to “collect, preserve and disseminate knowledge about the history of...

Family stories and old jail highlight open hours event

Nov 22, 2023

What started out as a conversation about the past and future of the old jailhouse got more personal when Judy Platte showed up with donations from her family archives. In addition to a men’s tuxedo, a bowler hat and several generations of family photos in Lake City, Judy shared items from her great...

Old jail is focus of Nov. 14 Open Hours event

Nov 8, 2023

With the future of the old jail uncertain, the Lake City Historical Society (LCHS) will make its past the focus of our next Open Hours event on Tuesday Nov. 14 from noon to 3 p.m. in the ballroom at Lake City City Hall. We do not have information about proposed construction on this site or what is...

‘Save the Wave’ talk is Sunday at LCAA

Oct 25, 2023

Lake City Area Arts, 105 W. Center St., will host a “Save the Wave” talk given by the Lake City Historical Society on Sunday, Oct. 29, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. The event is free and open the public.

Next Historical Society Open Hours event is Friday

Oct 25, 2023

Whether you’re seeking information on a piece of early 20th century plumbing equipment or looking up family history, the Lake City Historical Society (LCHS) is the place to be. LCHS board members and collections committee members will be available from noon to 3 p.m. tomorrow (Friday, Oct. 27) at...

A tale of two pleasure boats at the Lake City Historical Society

Oct 18, 2023

On Tuesday Oct. 10, the Lake City Historical Society (LCHS) hosted the operators of two iconic Lake City passenger boats of different eras during an Open Hours event. Both boats have now ended their days on Lake Pepin but are fondly remembered by their owners, crew and passengers. Many came to...

Historical society event recalls Pearl of the Lake and Donna Mae boats

Oct 4, 2023

On Tuesday, Oct. 10 at 12:15 p.m., the Lake City Historical Society (LCHS) will be hosting Larry Nielson, captain of the Pearl of the Lake to share stories about his experiences on this iconic pleasure boat on Lake Pepin. Larry is a natural raconteur and has many amusing tales to share about the...

Community Conversations at the Lake City Historical Society

Sep 27, 2023

Save the Wave advocacy, class reunions, plumbing supplies and happy memories all played a role in this week’s Open Hours event at the Lake City Historical Society (LCHS). This week’s topic was Save the Wave and was appropriately launched with LCHS member Billie Hunt’s generous donation of a...