Bexley Public Library and the Bexley Historical Society are honoring Bexley’s homes of 100 years or more with special markers. These markers have been generously funded by the Paige and Mike Crane Fund of the Bexley Community Foundation. If your home was built by 1923 or older, and you would

We want to thank the Bexley Public Library for their friendship and their hard work to make Bexley Day such a success! We also want to thank our Vice President, Larry Helman, for his outstanding presentation of the history and architecture of our incredible community – spanning the past one

On August 27, 2023, we had the honor of spending time with members of the McGuire family. They are descendants of the McGuire’s who lived in the Caretaker’s Cottage (now known as the Bexley Historical Society Cottage Museum) from 1933 until 1959. After leaving Jeffrey Mansion, the remaining McGuire’s then

The Bexley Historical Society Board of Trustees would like to send a big Thank You to Sheila Straub, BHS Trustee and of the Bexley Bloomers Club for her efforts in beautifying the landscaping surrounding the Bexley Historical Society Cottage Museum (2080 Clifton Ave). Below are some images of the end

We are pleased to announce that the Bexley Historical Society will be participating in the “Bexley Day” celebration at the Bexley Library – Larry Helman, Bexley Historical Society Vice President, will be presenting “The History and Evolution of Bexley and It’s Neighborhoods” – on Thursday, August 10 at 7 pm.

Bexley is an architectural treasure, and its gardens further help beautify Bexley’s many distinctive neighborhoods. On Sunday, June 4th, the annual Bexley Women’s Club House and Garden tour will showcase beautiful homes, exquisite gardens, AND our Bexley Historical Society Cottage – located at 2080 Clifton Road! Originally the Jeffrey Estate

Bexley Historical Society Annual Meeting Members of the Bexley Historical Society are represented by 15 voting trustees who meet monthly to promote interest and pride in the historical development of Bexley and in the accomplishments of its citizenry, assembling and preserving items relevant to the heritage of the Bexley Community.

Follow us on the journey – starting in 1855, through the present day. How Sessions Village and it’s neighbors came to be the unique neighborhoods they are. Find the article by going to Articles>About Bexley>Our Special Neighborhoods>Sessions Village or click this link: http://bexleyhistoricalsociety.org/the-sessions-village-neighborhood/

Our second series of “Tidbits” have now been published – focusing on places just outside of Bexley. See our posting – The Forgotten Parks and Open Spaces – of the East Side – and learn about some curious places that surround our community! Find these items by selecting Articles >