The National Museum of the Great Lakes, the newest project by the Great Lakes Historical Society, is slated to open in the Spring of 2014. Located at 1701 Front St. on Toledo’s East Side, the new museum is hosting a sneak peak party on Saturday, December 14 dubbed "H2Oh!" The fundraiser, which benefits the Great Lakes Historical Society as well as the new museum, will help to support the transition of museum operations from Vermilion to Toledo. Proceeds as well will benefit the Socitety’s shipwreck archaeology program.
The event will feature heavy grazing stations with authentic Great Lakes freighter cuisine along with a live auction—prizes include a freighter trip, an afternoon cruise and more. Don't miss out on the Luck of the Lakes Raffle—tickets are $100 each and must be purchased before Friday, December 13. Top cash prize is $10,000. 6:30pm. $75 individual /$150 per couple. National Museum of the Great Lakes, 1701 Front St. To purchase tickets call 440-967-3467 or visit inlandseas.org