Haunted Bexley Bus Tour – October 29, 2025 / 7pm
Join us on a spooky tour to view the spectacular Bexley Halloween decorations! Hear spooky Bexley stories! See Bexley’s “haunted” spots! To be followed by “treats” back at the JEffrey Mansion shelter house, next to The Bexley Historical Society Cottage Museum. Our own Ann Russell will be guiding us through
Another great evening of Bexley Stories to celebrate Bexley Day!
Thanks to everyone who joined us at the Bexley Day presentation of “Ten Stories to Tell Your Grandchildren”! As always, Larry regaled us with wonderful stories from Bexley’s past. For those who were unable to attend, the event can be viewed on YouTube at: Celebrate Bexley Day – Ten Stories
A HUGE Thank You to our 2024 Members!
We would be unable to pursue the mission of The Bexley Historical Society without support from our members. Thank you for your continuing support! Click here to view our 2024 Members and Supporters: THANK YOU! To join this list of wonderful people, organizations and companies, click here: JOIN!
… Help us remember
Do you remember the Van Ramsey and/or Joyce Photo Studios, the Feed Bag Restaurant, Don’s Drive-In, the Steelman’s Bicycle Shop or Seckel’s Variety Store? What about some of the area’s swimming pools, such as the Bath Club, Nu Sanitary, Tavernel, and the Excelsior Club? Preserving the story of your family,
In honor of Mayor David Madison
All of us at the Bexley Historical Society mourn the loss of our devoted friend and trustee, David Madison. David was committed to service and community throughout his life, serving as a member of Bexley City Council, as a trustee with the Bexley Historical Society, and as Bexley’s Mayor for 32 years.
THANK YOU TO ALL THOSE WHO JOINED AT THE LIFETIME MEMBERSHIP LEVEL!
We heartily thank the 25 individuals who joined at the $300 Lifetime Member level. All of the Bexley Historical Portraits of Memories have been distributed. While the Lifetime Member level remains available, we no longer have the book available. If you have an interest in the book, please let us
Bexley Century Homes – Celebrating Homes 100 Years or More
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
The Sheila Straub of the Bexley Bloomers works magic on the Historical Society Cottage — Thank you!!
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
More “Tidbits”!
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 >
Historical Tidbits!
We are launching a new series called “Historical Tidbits” These are short articles curious Bexley mysteries. See our first posting – The Forgotten Parks and Open Spaces – of Bexley – and come back as more curiosities and mysteries are discovered and explained! Find these items by selecting Articles >