Feb. 5, 2012, 3 p.m. LCHS Education Coordinator Jim Smith will give a presentation on the Underground Rail Road on February 5, 2012 at 3 p.m. at the North Ridgeville Library, located at 35700 Bainbridge Road, North Ridgeville, Ohio. Free and open to the public.
Feb. 6, 2012, 7 p.m. LCHS Education Coordinator Janet Bird will give a presentation on the History of Valentines on February 6, 2012 at 7 p.m. at the Herrick Memorial Library, located at 101 Willard Memorial Square Wellington, Ohio. Free and open to the public.
Feb. 8, 2012, 7 p.m. LCHS Education Coordinator Janet Bird will give a presentation of Victorian Clothing on February 8, 2012 at 7 p.m. at the Domonkas Branch Library, located at 4125 E. Lake Road Sheffield Lake, Ohio. Free and open to the public.
Annual Valentine Tea - Sold Out The Lorain County Historical Society is pleased to announce the dates for their 13th Annual Valentine Tea. This year, the tea will be offered on February 11, 2012 at 11 a.m. or 2 p.m. and February 12, 2012 at 12:30 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. at The Hickories Museum located at 509 Washington Avenue, Elyria, Ohio. Doors will open 30 minutes before seating. (Please note, Saturday, Feb. 11 tour of The Hickories will not be offered due to the tea.)
Guests will enjoy Tea Time Aboard the Titanic. Mrs. Herbert Chaffee and party, cordially invite you as their special guest to the Café Parisien, for an afternoon of high tea and high spirits aboard the RMS Titanic. Enjoy a first-person narrative depicting the grandeur and opulence of the historic RMS Titanic, as we commemorate the 100th Anniversary of its fateful voyage. This program will be presented by LCHS Education Coordinator Janet Bird.
Following the program, guests will enjoy refreshing hot tea, savory tea sandwiches, scones and a delicious assortment of delicious delicacies.
Advance reservations and payment required as seating is limited. Tickets are $22 per person; $20 for LCHS members. Please contact The Lorain County Historical Society at (440) 322-3341 to make your reservation. Gift certificates are also available.   
LCHS Libary Events Feb. 19, 2012, 3 p.m. LCHS Education Coordinator Jim Smith will give a presentation on the 1912 Titanic on February 19, 2012 at 3 p.m. at the North Ridgeville Library, located at 35700 Bainbridge Road, North Ridgeville, Ohio. Free and open to the public.
Feb. 21, 2012, 6 p.m. LCHS Education Coordinator Jim Smith will give a presentation on Ohio’s Presidents’ Wives on February 21, 2012 at 6 p.m. at the West River Library, located at 1194 West River Road, N., Elyria, Ohio. Free and open to the public.
Feb. 21, 2012, 7 p.m. LCHS Education Coordinator Janet Bird along with Doll Collector Ellen Andrews will give a presentation on Dolls on February 21, 2012 at 7 p.m. at the Amherst Library, 221 Spring Street, Amherst, Ohio. Free and open to the public. LCHS Membership Meeting March 4, 2012 at 3 p.m. The Lorain County Historical Society (LCHS) March membership meeting will be on March 4, 2012 at 3 p.m. at The Hickories Museum. There will be a brief business meeting followed by the program “1912 – The Year of the Titanic,” presented by LCHS Education Coordinators Jim Smith and Janet Bird. Light refreshments will follow the program. This is open to the public as well as members. Spring Garden Luncheon June, 2, 2012, 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Join us for The Lorain County Historical Society’s fourth annual Spring
Garden Luncheon on June 2, 2012 from 11:30 a.m.
to 2 p.m. at The Hickories Museum located at 509 Washington Avenue, Elyria, Ohio44035. This
lovely luncheon at Elyria’s historic jewel gives you a rare opportunity to
enjoy a casual
afternoon of flowers,
fragrance, food, music and fun.
Tickets are $12 for LCHS Members and $15 for non-members. For more information please contact LCHS at (440) 322-334, visit www.lchs.org or e-mail thehickories@windstream.net. This event is open to the public. The Elyria Historical Association (EHA) is pleased to announce that The Hickories Museum (c. 1894) was chosen as the image for their Third Annual Christmas Ornament fundraiser. The limited edition, white acrylic bulb is 3 ¼ inches and is decorated with an image in green of The Hickories Museum. It joins last year’s limited edition, white acrylic ornament that featured the Lorain County Courthouse (c. 1881) and the previous year’s white acrylic ornament that featured the Lorain County Historical Society emblem. Ornaments can be purchased for $7 each or three for $20 at the EHA Oct. 26, 2011, 7 p.m. meeting at The Hickories Museum or by contacting LCHS at (440) 322-3341 if you would like to purchase one for yourself or several, as they make great gifts. All proceeds of the sale of these ornaments benefit EHA, an affiliate group of The Lorain County Historical Society. 
Starr House Christmas Ornament Fundraiser
LCHS is pleased to announce that the 2011 Starr House Christmas Ornament is available for purchase at the LCHS office located at 509 Washington Avenue, Elyria, OH. Each ornament is $10 each. This lovely cream colored ceramic disc ornament with a lovely blue ribbon features the Horace Starr home, the future home of the Lorain County History Center. The reverse side is printed with the LCHS Logo.
Proceeds Benefit The Lorain County Historical Society. For more information call LCHS at 440-322-3341 or email lchs@lchs.org.
LCHS is proud to announce that it will host the Girl Scouts USA – 100 Years Celebration, an exhibition on view beginning January 24, 2012 through November 2, 2012 at The Hickories Museum, located at 509 Washington Avenue, Elyria, Ohio 44035. The Lorain County Girl Scouts, with the assistance of Dot MacIntyre, will display many historical Girl Scouts items, including clothing and accessories, boo...ks, dolls, ceramics, tins, posters and newspaper articles. If you are a former or current Girl Scout, and would like to share memories of your experience with this organization, please contact LCHS at (440) 322-3341. The Hickories Museum is open for tours of which this exhibition is included from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., Tuesday through Friday and 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday. Admission: Adults $5; Children (ages 13-18) $3; Children (ages 6-12) $2; Children under six and LCHS Members FREE. Girl Scouts troops and groups are encouraged to schedule tours of The Hickories Museum and this exhibition in advance by calling LCHS at (440) 322-3341. The photo is of Girl Scouts in the 1980s visiting LCHS.  This event includes a special program on a Victorian topic, followed by refreshing hot tea, savory tea sandwiches, scones and a delicious assortment of sweet treats. Guests are encouraged to wear their favorite hats to the event. This event is open to the public.
The Women’s Association Off Campus Studies, Spring Session This Office Campus Studies session is offered though The Case Western Reserve University’s Office of Continuing Education. A book is selected for discussion. This event is open to all.
LCHS Annual Meeting, May This meeting gives a wrap-up of the previous year along with what is to come.
Spring Garden Luncheon, June This lovely luncheon at Elyria’s historic jewel gives guests the rare opportunity to enjoy soft melodious sounds of our pianist, while you enjoy a casual afternoon of flowers, fragrance, food and fun. This year’s event included a tour of two private gardens. This event is open to the public.   
Youth History Camp, June This camp lasts five days from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. and provides campers with a series of activities about a different historical topic each day. Event topics have included Victorian children’s games and sports and how to identify architectural styles and features of homes built between 1880 to 1930, just to name a few. This event is open to the public.
Ice Cream Social, July This event includes historical displays featuring selected years, an onsite broadcast of oldies music by WOBL1320 AM, old fashioned games for the children and some of the best desserts in the county. Our display of antique vehicles and other vehicles will amaze you. This event is open to the public. Women’s Association Porch Sale, September Thousands of items ranging from decorative items, books, antiques, china, children’s toys, jewelry, luggage, collectables and clothing all donated by the Women’s Association, LCHS and community members go on sale two days in September. This event is open to the public.
BBQ and Silent Auction, October Your ticket to this fundraiser includes all you can eat chicken and ribs, plus sides and dessert. A silent auction of donated gifts follows dinner. This event is open to the public.
Elyria Historical Association Fundraiser, November Each year, EHA holds a fundraiser at a local restaurant for this LCHS affiliate group. This group welcomes everyone with an interest in working to preserve the history of Elyria. This event is open to the public.
Women’s Associations Wreath Sale, December This affiliate group of LCHS continues their holiday tradition of creating festive holiday wreaths each year as a fundraiser for the LCHS. Available to the public.
Elyria Historical Association Christmas Ornament, December This affiliate group of LCHS issues a new limited edition Christmas Ornament as a fundraiser each you, selecting a notable image that represents the City of Elyria on the ornament.
LCHS Holiday Party, December Toast the holidays at The Hickories Museum during one of the most magical times of the year at the LCHS Holiday Party. Tickets include hors d oeuvres and spirits, along with musical entertainment. This event is open to the public.
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