The beginning of the four day celebration will be held at Veterans Park with music, refreshments, official greetings, and much, much more. Details to follow.

This event will be held at the Black River Landings from Noon to 9pm. Musical entertainment will be throughout the day with Jim Schafer 12-2:45pm,G-N-T Jazz Duo 3-6pm,and featuring Joe McBride 6-9pm sponsored by "107.3 The Wave". Several area wineries are included in the wine tasting along with antiques, artists & crafters. a variety of food available will be provided by The Jackalope Lakeside, Mutt & Jeffs, & Chubby's Bar-B-Que. A car show will also be held for the first time. Registration from 10am to noon at $5 per car, peer judging from noon to 2pm, awards at 2:30. Dash plaques to the first 50 cars and trophies to 1st, 2nd & 3rd place cars. For more info call Kevin at 440-567-7229. For information please call the Museum at 440-245-2563.

An invaluable resource to those researching the earliest of Black River pioneers!! Check it out here.

We are in need of photos from the following businesses:

Frederick's Bicycle Shop -- Howard's Hamburger Shop -- Bin's Grocery Store -- Merves' Grocery -- May Co. -- Central Bakery -- Ted Jacob's -- Fisher Foods

Please bring them to the BRHS. We can copy and return them.

Won't you consider giving to the Black River Historical Society's Endowment Fund? Our Endowment fund has been established to provide income for the Society that can be used for current expenses or long-term projects. Monies donated to the fund are invested and will continue to provide income to the Society for years to come. If you would like more information please call us at 440-245-2563 or email us at: brhsmoore@centurytel.net .

Jewel of the Port - The Story of the Lorain Lighthouse is available in VHS for $14.00

or DVD for $20.00