Kelleys Island Historical Association

In 1865, German-speaking Protestants of Kelleys Island organized the German Reformed Church located on Division Street. After it was vacated in 1956, it suffered from neglect and deterioration.

The Kelleys Island Historical Association was formed in 1980 with the primary objective to purchase the "Old Stone Church". After much diligent negotiating with then, the United Church of Christ, the ownership became the property of KIHA in 1986. Repairs and maintenance to the church have been ongoing.

Our challenge now is to build a new "haul shed" to replace the one that once stood near the "Old Stone Church" that was used to house the horses and buggies while parishioners attended services. This will be our new museum.

KIHA Mission

Our mission is to enhance the cultural opportunity of Kelleys Island by raising $200,000 to build our museum:

To preserve our history for future generations.
To share with others, different nationalities, cultures and past occupations that contributed to what Kelleys Island has become today.
To provide a museum in which we can collect, restore and display items pertinent to our history.
To help educate people about Kelleys Island Heritage.
To incorporate meeting space for island activities.

KIHA Officers and Board

Officers
Rick Holmes - President
Mike Feyedelem - Vice president
Marge Clapper - Secretary
Vi Feyedelem - Treasurer (Gift Shop)
Phyllis Pahler - Corresponding Secretary

Board Members
Ila Dick - Acquisitions
Membership - Claudia Brown
Rita Eaton
Russell Matso

Museum Gift Shoppe Hours
June - September
Sunday, Monday & Friday - 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, & Saturday - 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM

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