History Lives Here
Help us inspire our guests to understand the past and appreciate the future.
Our Mission
The Cedar Lake Historical Association presents the relevance of Cedar Lake history through the operation of The Museum at Lassen’s Resort and Dewey Line Resort History Cruises on magnificent Cedar Lake in Northwest Indiana.
Meet our Leadership Team
Jimmy Laud, Jr., President
Kathleen Tobin, Secretary
Dean Dal Santo, Treasurer
LouAnn Miller
Julie Zasada, Executive Director
Non-Voting Advisors
Denarie Kane, NIRPC
Keith Nielsen, Retired Entrepreneur
Candace Nowak, SSCVA
Jennifer Russell, Francisan Alliance
Jana Szostek, IUN
Non-Voting Partners
Scott Bocock, Historian Emeritus
Samantha Chapleau, Governance Consultant
Ted Rita, Experiences Consultant
Cedar Lake Historical Association Downloads
2024-2026 Strategic Plan Summary
Volunter Confidentiality Agreement
Whistleblower Policy Report (download)
Whistleblower Policy Report (online form)
Memberships & Affiliations
In the News
> CLHA awarded Heritage Support Grant for Third Phase of Exhibit Gallery Redesign (September 1, 2025)
> The Dining Room at Lassen’s Resort set to welcome guests for a taste of the resort era this summer (June 4, 2025)
> Legacy Foundation Announces Cedar Lake as Indiana’s First Heart &
Soul Community (December 17, 2024)
> Historic Menu Recreated for Cedar Lake Festival (December 7, 2024)
> CLHA uses food to connect community with Potawatomi heritage (October 18, 2024)
> Cuisine Projects Earn State Award (October 6, 2024)
> Indiana Arts Commission Arts Project Support Grant (July 3, 2024)
> Day Trip to Cedar Lake (June 30, 2024) [Alternate Link]
> Museum Gets Spruced Up for Summer Kickoff (May 5, 2024)
> CLHA Awarded Indiana Humanities Grants (April 18, 2024)
Past Coverage
> 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)
> 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)
Find Us
Admission
Hours
Open May – October
Steamboat Wed. 10:30A - 6P
Thursday & Friday 3 - 6P
Saturday & Sunday 2 - 6P
Full Calendar of Events