History Lives Here

Help us inspire our guests to understand the past and appreciate the future.

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Cedar Lake Historical Association Downloads

AIDE Statement

Current Member Newsletter

Declaration of Gift Form

Membership Dues Form

2023 Annual Report

2024-2026 Strategic Plan Summary

Self-guided Tour Handout

Volunter Confidentiality Agreement

Whistleblower Policy

Whistleblower Policy Report (download)

Whistleblower Policy Report (online form)

Memberships & Affiliations

Indiana Landmarks

Indiana Historical Society

Monon Railroad Historical Technical Society

South Shore CVA Partner

Time Travelers Reciprocal Membership Program

In the News

> 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)
> 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)

Past Coverage

> 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)