History Lives Here
Help us inspire our guests to understand the past and appreciate the future.
Our Mission
The Cedar Lake Historical Association (CLHA) presents the relevance of Cedar Lake history through our unique programs, special events, and the Museum at Lassen’s Resort on the shores of Cedar Lake, Indiana.
Meet the Board of Governors
Jennifer Russell, President
Sherryl Reeves, Secretary
Dean Dal Santo, Treasurer
LouAnn Miller
Julie Zasada, Executive Director
Non-Voting Advisory Team
Jimmy Laud, Jr., Past-President
Scott Bocock, Historian
Samantha Chapleau, Governance Consultant
Cedar Lake Historical Association Downloads
Memberships & Affiliations
In the News
> Museum to Celebrate Steam Power (July 20, 2023)
> Facade Restoration Planned at Cedar Lake Museum (July 17, 2023)
> CLHA Recognized by Indiana Humanities (June 26, 2023)
> Hotel Revival in the Works (May 9, 2023)
> NWI Life in the Spotlight: Julie Zasada (December 21, 2022)
> Steam Through History Awards & Videos (Fall 2022)
> How volunteer roles and needs have been altered through pandemic (March 4, 2022)
Past Coverage
> Smithsonian traveling exhibit to be featured in Cedar Lake (February 11, 2022)
> Indiana towns to host Smithsonian exhibit (February 2, 2022)
> Historical Association Bringing Back Steamboat Tours of Cedar Lake (August 15, 2021)
> Cedar Lake Celebrates New Community Placemaking Pier (August 1, 2021)
> Cedar Lake History Takes Steamy Trip to Community’s Early Days (July 30, 2021)
> Steamboat Tour Offers Glimpse Into Cedar Lake’s Past (July 27, 2021)
> CLHA Calls Back to Resort Roots with Museum Rebranding (May 9, 2021)
> Funding for Climate Control Enhances Visitor Experience (May 8, 2021)
> Cedar Lake to Build New Pier Near Town Hall, Historical Society (May 3, 2021)
> Steam Through History partnership recreates resort-era experience (April 29, 2021)
> CLHA uses Heritage Support Grants to Grow, Expand Mission (February 9, 2021)
> Cedar Lake Nonprofit Receives Funding for COVID 19 Response (August 13, 2020)
> State Grant to Help Historical Society Tell the Story of Cedar Lake (August 7, 2020)
> Cedar Lake Museum Receives Funding for Exhibit Redesign (July 23, 2020)
> CLHA Receives Grant to Expand Annual Family Fun Fest (August 10, 2017)
> CLHA Receives Funding for Capital Planning (June 21, 2017)
> CLHA Receives Funding for Archives (June 10, 2017)
> CLHA Receives Funding for Restoration (December 20, 2016)
> CLHA Selected to Participate in National Museum Assessment Program (August 8, 2016)
Admission
Hours
Open May – October
Market Wednesdays 3 - 6P
Thursday & Friday 3 - 6P
Saturday & Sunday 2 - 6P
Full Calendar of Events