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CALENDAR 2012
historical marker
This Historical Marker is located at the entrance to the Greater Buckeye Lake Historical Society Museum. The plaque explains the geological history of Buckeye Lake and Cranberry Bog.


Calendar 2012

January
Membership Drive 2012


February
Museum closed for the month to visitors
Office open Tuesdays: 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm


historical museum
Greater Buckeye Lake Historical Society Museum

March
01 - Museum re-opens 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Tues - Sun
Volunteer Sign-Up Month
New Exhibits


April
20 - Bog Guide Training 7:00 pm Museum
22 - Queen of the Lake Crew training 7:00 pm Museum
28 - All volunteers training 7:00 pm Museum


May
01 - Queen of the Lake Public tours begin
One hour guided tours on Saturday and Sunday at 2:00 pm
Open to the public
26 - Saturday Buckeye Lake Memorial Parade 11:00 am
Parade gathers at The Buckeye Lake State Park North Shore
Winners announced for parade
Little Miss Buckeye Lake Contest, Free Refreshments at State Park following the Parade


membership dinner 2011
Historical Society Membership Dinner - Yacht Club 2011

June
16 - Saturday Open Cranberry Bog Day
Buckeye Lake State Park North Shore
Walk-ins Welcome
Queen tours all day, Museum tent with gift shop
Food and the Rocketship will be there!!!!
20 - Membership Dinner (location to be announced)
Social Hour @ 6:00 pm & Dinner @ 7:00
$15 per person for dinner & entertainment

July
04 – Friday Special Holiday Lake Tours
10:00 am - 12:00 pm, 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm.
Fireworks on Buckeye Lake 9:00 pm


August
14 - Saturday Bikes, Boats & Vehicle Poker Run Registration 10:00 am @ Port Lounge, Thornville, Ohio
Bog tours over for the Season


September
30 - Queen of the Lake Tours over for the Season



Museum open Tuesday - Sunday 1:00 - 4:00 pm
Closed Mondays and the Month of February


The Greater Buckeye Lake Historical Society Board meets every First Monday of the month @ 4:00pm at the Buckeye Lake Museum. It is open to the Public.


roller skating ladies
Excitement to dazzle the eyes. The Roller Skating Ladies at the Buckeye Lake Skateland in the 1950's. "Well, I got a brand new pair of roller skates, You got a brand new key, I think that we should get together and try them out you see." Melanie's hit novelty song, 1971.     Click Here: Brand New Key...


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