Kelleys Island History Museum Gift Shop

07/20/2026

07/18/2026

Get your I.O. of I.L. T-Shirt WHILE supplies last.

Back in 1862, the men of Kelleys Island had a brilliant idea. Why not make doing nothing… official?
They parked themselves at the Island store and founded the Independent Order of Island Loafers, and declared leisure a noble pursuit. No secret handshakes required - just a deep commitment to relaxation.
Now it’s your turn. Grab an I.O. of I.L.
t-shirt, embrace your inner loafer, and join a tradition over 160 years in the making!

CERTIFICATE OF MEMBERSHIP: 2026
Member in GOOD Standing of the
I.O. OF I.L.
KELLEYS ISLAND CHAPTER, Est.1862.
Where Wasting Time Is Time Well Wasted!

You can read the complete story about the I.0. of I.L. on our website: www.kelleysislandhistorical.org

07/18/2026

Get your I.O. of I.L. T-Shirt WHILE supplies last.

Back in 1862, the men of Kelleys Island had a brilliant idea. Why not make doing nothing… official?
They parked themselves at the Island store and founded the Independent Order of Island Loafers, and declared leisure a noble pursuit. No secret handshakes required - just a deep commitment to relaxation.
Now it’s your turn. Grab an I.O. of I.L.
t-shirt, embrace your inner loafer, and join a tradition over 160 years in the making!

CERTIFICATE OF MEMBERSHIP: 2026
Member in GOOD Standing of the
I.O. OF I.L.
KELLEYS ISLAND CHAPTER, Est.1862.
Where Wasting Time Is Time Well Wasted!

You can read the complete story about the I.0. of I.L. on our website:

Everything you need to know about Kelleys Island history. Quick links to the Island's history, museum, historic church and more.

07/07/2026

Jennifer’s books are available at the KI Museum Gift Shop

Fox 8 anchor Stefani Schaefer talks to local authors Jennifer Bores...

07/05/2026

Have a happy 4th of July and America 250 Celebration! Mark your calendars to come back August 1st! Hope to see you soon! And, any island bakers that want to help us out - we would love to have your sweetness!

07/05/2026

HAPPY BIRTHDAY AMERICA! Celebrate America 250 and WIN BIG while supporting Kelleys Island and the Historical Association!

WIN a $500 KI Ferry Gift Card that NEVER expires! We are selling raffle tickets for just $10 each. You get two 3-digit numbers for the Ohio Pick 3 on the evening of August 3rd. The LUCKY ticket holder will win a $500 KI Ferry Gift Card...that's a lot of trips that add up to a lot of island fun! Play to WIN and CELEBRATE our history!! Visit the Kelleys Island Museum and Kelleys Island Parsonage House today and get that winning ticket!! Thanks to our super sponsor, Raymond Schaefer Construction - available for all your island projects & more!!

07/05/2026

Come to the museum... we have cookies! Made fresh, right here on Kelleys Island. We're offering a sweet deal: buy a cookie and cutter, get a buck off your purchase!

07/05/2026

The Parsonage Resale Shop sign is missing. I first noticed it missing this morning, but, our neighbors noticed it missing over a week ago!
We’ve looked around the property, in case it blew away in high winds. It’s no where to be found. If anyone has found it or knows where it is, please let us know.