The Lakeside Chautauqua Community
Lakeside Heritage Society
Contact This Organization
210 Walnut Ave., Lakeside, OH, 43440
419-798-5519
[email protected]
lakesideheritagesociety.org
About
The Lakeside Heritage Society, Inc., founded in 1968, is a non-profit organization dedicated to collecting, preserving and exhibiting the history of Lakeside Chautauqua and the Marblehead Peninsula. The society’s museum, archives and educational programs are supported through membership dues, donations and proceeds from annual benefit sales, books and special projects.
Membership Information
Membership is open to anyone interested in preserving Lakeside’s history. Please make checks payable to the ‘Lakeside Heritage Society’ and mail to: Lakeside Heritage Society, 210 Walnut Ave., Lakeside, OH 43440 or call (419) 798-5519 or join online.
$30 (Single)
$50 (Family)
$100 (Contributing)
$150 (Patron)
Additional Information
Heritage Hall Museum & Archives Center
The Heritage Hall Museum, located at 238 Maple Ave., on the corner of Maple Avenue and Third Street, is open during the Chautauqua season beginning Wednesday, July 1. (The late opening is due to museum renovation).
Hours of operation:
- 7/1-8/15 Wednesday-Saturday, 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
- 8/20-8/29 Thursday-Saturday, 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
- 9/5 Saturday, 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
The Heritage Archives, located at 210 Walnut Avenue, will be open to visitors
- May 26-Sept. 4 Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
Programming
Each Chautauqua season, the Lakeside Heritage Society offers programming including Sunday lectures, historic tours and Chautauqua Movement seminars. New this year will be special programming for children and teens. Read the weekly Lakesider newspaper for the most up-to-date information or view online.
2026 Programs
Wednesday Afternoon Chautauqua Seminars
June 24, July 15, Aug. 5 | 3:30–5 p.m.
Friday Morning Historical Tours
10:30 a.m.-noon | June 26-Aug. 7
Registration required at Heritage Hall Museum or Archives | $5 per nonmember, members free.
Special Events:
White Glove Experience with Vintage Photography Equipment
Friday, June 19 | 1 p.m. | Walnut Plaza
Vintage Summer Party for ages 4-8
Friday, June 26 | 1-2 p.m | Perry Park | Registration required at Heritage Archives | $5 per child, accompanying adult free (limit 15)
Special Teen Shuffleboard Night
Thursday, July 16 | 7 p.m. | Shuffleboard courts | Registration required at Heritage Hall Museum or Archives (limit 10)
Corn Husk Dolls for ages 8-12
Friday, July 31 | 1 p.m.
Walnut Plaza | Registration required at Heritage Hall Museum or Archives | $5/child (limit 15)
Support Lakeside Chautauqua
Lakeside Chautauqua is a nonprofit organization that relies on the generosity of families, friends, volunteers and its dedicated staff. Our Chautauqua programming and upkeep of the facilities and grounds are made possible through the philanthropic support of generous Lakesiders like you.