Put in Bay History Archives

Otto Herbster Panorama courtesy of Steven Nemec Many sources claim to tell the Put-in-Bay Story, but primary sources can be

Red Moon Celebrates Island History

The charm and elegance of bygone days with modern cocktails!

Put-in-Bay and neighboring islands celebrate the 49th Founders Day event honoring Joseph de Rivera on Saturday, 10 June 2023.

Put-in-Bay history continues to capture the hearts and minds of residents and visitors to the Bass Islands. From collectibles to

“The fat men’s clubs of the late 19th and early 20th centuries were spectacular celebrations of the wealth and chubbiness

Lake Erie Islands Historical Society, located at the museum behind the Put-in-Bay Town Hall, is a “must visit” opportunity! A

What was old is new again. With all the new developments in today’s technology, there are many apps that can

Island antique collector Steve Nemec relates, “When Islanders as well as others gather and reminisce about the way Put-in-Bay used