In Lakeside, Ohio, wooden boats are more than just watercraft—they are vessels of memory, heritage, and deep-rooted community connection. Unlike other places around the world where such boats have faded into history, Lakeside celebrates them as sacred storytellers—reminders of generations’ past and the enduring beauty of craft and care. This reverence for wooden boats sparked something powerful. In 2003, fourteen Lakesiders—Brenda & Frank Baker, Dwight Davis, Mame & Bill Drac

On February 9, 2025, Lakesider Dave Boling wrote this piece documenting the very earliest days and activities that served as the...

The Lakeside Heritage Society is currently accepting applications for the position of Museum Specialist. Please refer to the job...

The Lakeside Heritage Society is pleased to announce the receipt of an Ohio History Records Advisory Board (OHRAB) Grant.  This grant...