THE EXTRAORDINARY HISTORY OF KELLEYS ISLAND

vol. 1: 1810-1861 and vol. 2: 1862-1865
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Did you ever wonder what Kelleys Island was like in the winter? Once you see the island surrounded by ice, you can easily imagine what life on the island was like in the 1800's.
        Enjoy a 6 minute slideshow of
                            Kelleys Island - Then and Now.
 Just click on the picture and turn on your speakers to enjoy the accompanying music ....... 
 
 
But don't leave yet - there are lots of interesting little videos about the island, its history and some of the fun events that happen here. Many of them are listed below.
 
Take a minute to tour the
Kelleys Island cemetery and meet the pioneers,
soldiers, and old island families who called this
island their home.
 
 
 
 
 
WPCR is a great local radio sttion, which only transmit over the internet. That means you can listen to local radio anytime you are on your computer or iPhone. Leslie was interviewed by Joan Bryden recently on her show: Turn of the Page. You can her interview about the island, its history and the books that give the pioneers a new voice, go to http://vimeo.com/27226515
 
 
                                                 Discover the island's roll in the Civil War.
  
 
 
Kelleys Island Homecoming 2011 - we had pets, food,Twinkies, music and a parade.
This is a classic real small town celebration!
See the video slideshow on You Tube.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
The Ohio News Network did a special program on the Kelleys Island Historical Museum, just after it opened. Click the picture or go to: