Bexley Day 2025! – August 6 at 7pm at the Bexley Library
“10 Stories to Tell your Grandchildren“ The Bexley Historical Society will have its annual celebration of Bexley Day on Wednesday, August 6, at 7:00 pm in the Bexley Library! Larry Helman, of the Bexley Historical Society, will again be our speaker and will share TEN fascinating stories about Bexley’s history, ranging
4th of July at Capital University!
Come visit us at this year’s Fourth of July Event on the front lawn of Capital University! We’re selling refreshing scoops of Johnson’s Real Ice Cream, as well as bottles of ice cold water from 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm. Stop by our booth, meet the trustees of your local Historical Society,
The 2025 Bullitt Park Addition and Jeffrey Mansion Bus and Walking Tour – Registration Closed
We thank all who registered for the tours scheduled for Sunday, March 23rd. We have reached capacity on both tours, so we are now closing the registration. Watch here and on our Facebook page for announcement of future tours. Thank you!
Bexley High 1982-83 Basketball State Champs!
Read the thrilling tale of how the Bexley Boys Basketball Team became State champs in 1983: Bexley High School 1982-83 Basketball State Champions!
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!
Bexley Historical Society welcomes The Durable Slate Company as our first business sponsor!
We are pleased to welcome our first business sponsor – The Durable Slate Company. Our membership has traditionally been made up of individuals and organizations, however with the interest expressed by The Durable Slate Company, we are pleased to announce the introduction of three new sponsorship levels designed specifically for
History and Evolution of Bexley Neighborhoods
Join our own Larry Helman to learn about the development and evolution of Bexley’s neighborhoods! This is a presentation from the 2023 Bexley Day celebration. The History and Evolution of Bexley Neighborhoods In this video presentation, Larry, takes the viewer through stunning visuals and fantastic stories, tracing the development of
… 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