Popcorn Lecture Series: A Walk Through Time
September’s lecture is the showing of the film A Walk Through Time: The story of Anderson Marsh This Emmy award winning documentary will be shown with commentary by Co-Producer Dr. John Parker
Along with fascinating information about Lake County History, you'll enjoy fresh popcorn at all our Popcorn Lecture Series. See you in the red barn!
Popcorn Lecture Series: The Gopcevik Decree
November’s lecture is The Gopcevik Decree: The Man Behind the Document presented by Historian Phil Smoley.
Phil’s day job is broker owner of Country Air Properties. He is available to speak at events on topics related to history and real estate.
Along with fascinating information about Lake County History, you'll enjoy fresh popcorn at all our Popcorn Lecture Series. See you in the red barn!
Popcorn Lecture Series: The Murder of Officer Hellbush
July’s lecture is The Murder of Officer Hellbush presented by Historian Phil Smoley.
Phil is a member of the Sons of Confederate Veterans, He was president of the LCHS 2010 to 2013 and currently serves as a Director.
Along with fascinating information about Lake County History, you'll enjoy fresh popcorn at all our Popcorn Lecture Series. See you in the red barn!
Carriage House Hoedown
Music, BBQ, yard games, silent auction, and raffle baskets to raise funds for the construction of the Carriage House to display our new collection of horse-drawn wagons and buggies.
Historical Society Annual Picnic
Come to the Ely and meet your fellow Historical Society members. BBQ burgers and dogs, beer, wine, and everyone brings a potluck dish to share.
Members get in free, guests are $15 (but join as a member at the door to get in free).
Popcorn Lecture Series: 20,000 Years of Cultural Change and Stability in Lake County
May’s lecture is 20,000 Years of Cultural Change and Stability in Lake County presented by Dr. John Parker.
Dr. Parker is a Registered Professional Archaeologist and has been a member of the Lake County Historical Society since the 1970's.
Along with fascinating information about Lake County History, you'll enjoy fresh popcorn at all our Popcorn Lecture Series. See you in the red barn!
Popcorn Lecture Series: The Saga of Captain Floyd
The March Lecture will be The Saga of Captain Floyd: How a Confederate Naval Hero changed Lake County and beyond presented by Historian Phil Smoley.
Phil Smoley was originally from Glendora, Calif. before moving to Lake County in 1983. Passionate about history, he is a co-founder of the Lake County Civil War/History Roundtable,
Along with fascinating information about Lake County History, you'll enjoy fresh popcorn at all our Popcorn Lecture Series. See you in the red barn!
Popcorn Lecture Series: Mineral Springs of Lake and Mendocino Counties
January's lecture is 'Mineral Springs of Lake and Mendocino Counties' presented by author and historian Katy Tahja.
Katy Tahja is a local historian, retired librarian, and long-time volunteer at the Kelley House Museum in Mendocino. Her family is celebrating 100 years of land ownership in Comptche, and five generations of people are living there. She is the author of five books on North Coast history.
Along with fascinating information about Lake County History, you'll enjoy fresh popcorn at all our Popcorn Lecture Series. See you in the red barn!
Monthly Fiddler’s Jam
The California Old Time Fiddler’s Association has teamed up with the Ely Stage Stop Museum to hold Fiddler’s Jams on the first Sunday of each month. The 2-hour event is free to all and starts at noon. There is BBQ and drinks available, popcorn, and a raffle basket of goodies is raffled off at each event.
Monthly Fiddler’s Jam
The California Old Time Fiddler’s Association has teamed up with the Ely Stage Stop Museum to hold Fiddler’s Jams on the first Sunday of each month. The 2-hour event is free to all and starts at noon. There is BBQ and drinks available, popcorn, and a raffle basket of goodies is raffled off at each event.
Monthly Fiddler’s Jam
The California Old Time Fiddler’s Association has teamed up with the Ely Stage Stop Museum to hold Fiddler’s Jams on the first Sunday of each month. The 2-hour event is free to all and starts at noon. There is BBQ and drinks available, popcorn, and a raffle basket of goodies is raffled off at each event.
Monthly Fiddler’s Jam
The California Old Time Fiddler’s Association has teamed up with the Ely Stage Stop Museum to hold Fiddler’s Jams on the first Sunday of each month. The 2-hour event is free to all and starts at noon. There is BBQ and drinks available, popcorn, and a raffle basket of goodies is raffled off at each event.
Annual Society Membership Potluck-Picnic
Potluck BBQ Picnic (free for Historical Society Members). Non-members can join at the gate or pay a nominal fee. Burgers and hotdogs will be provided, and everyone is invited to bring a side dish or desert to share. There will be music and a speaker. A great time for members to explore the new exhibits and get to know your fellow members, museum docents and Historical Society Board members. We hope to be able to have the official ribbon cutting for the opening of the Ely Museum’s Richard Paddock Blacksmith Shop.
1896 Kelseyville Jail Event
Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for the newly restored Kelseyville Jail. After its life of service, the jail was moved to the County Fair Grounds, then back to Kelseyville, and finally to the Ely Museum for preservation. Although this ceremony is free and open to the public, it will be a tribute to Lake County’s First Responders and all they do to keep us safe and healthy. There will be music, a BBQ, beer, wine, soda, and lots of fun.