Local Museums Panel moderated by Kathy Venema | June 21st, 2026 at 1:30 pm | Orchestra Hall.

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Join representatives from four local history museums to learn about their mission and offerings: The Ottawa County Museum, The Catawba Island Historical Society, The Marblehead Lighthouse Society, and The Harris-Elmore Public Library.

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Architectural Focus: National Folk Houses presented by Lakesider Doug Huber | July 12th, 2026 at 1:30 pm | Orchestra Hall. 

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Lakeside has a large number of cottages that are of the architectural style known as "National Folk House." Doug will discuss the historical evolution of the National Folk House, the various types and how various styles have been applied to them, using examples from Lakeside.

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Steamships of Lakeside presented by Lakesiders Bob & Cindy Grimm | July 19th, 2026 at 1:30 pm | Under the tent at the Boat Show. 

 

Learn about the stories and the people behind the steamships that brought the first visitors to Lakeside.

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Rutherford B. Hayes portrayed by Paolo DeMaria | July 26th, 2026 at 1:30 pm | Orchestra Hall.

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Paolo DeMaria provides an historical portrayal of President Rutherford B. Hayes discussing slavery, the Civil War and reconstruction. President Hayes visited Lakeside many times with his Civil War regiment.  After the presentation, there will be a reception and photo opportunity in front of 238 Sycamore, a place of frequent lodging for Hayes.

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Lewis Miller & the Birth of the Chautauqua Movement presented by Lakesider Dave Blank | August 2nd, 2026 at 1:30 pm | Orchestra Hall. 

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Lakesiders may know of Lewis Miller as a co-founder with Rev. John Heyl Vincent of the Chautauqua movement and Chautauqua Institute in New York State. Miller certainly was that, but much more as well. This 19th century Ohioan is a true Renaissance man, mechanic, inventor, successful business manager & owner, educator - both secular & Sunday school, architectural designer, philanthropist, husband & father of eleven, and friend of US Presidents. Spend an hour with us to get to know this quiet but nonetheless persuasive and influential American hero.

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William McKinley: Life & Times portrayed by Michael Wilson | August 9th, 2026 at 1:30pm | Orchestra Hall.

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Michael Wilson provides an historical portrayal of the life and times of President William McKinley who gave a speech at Lakeside. 

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Lakeside Memories Panel & Annual Meeting moderated by Laurie Switzer | August 16th, 2026 at 1:30 pm | Orchestra Hall. 

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Panel of Lakeside story tellers Debbie Collins, Susie Raphael and John Starcher will share their favorite Lakeside memories and stories.  Followed by the LHS Members Annual Meeting.