Bexley Day 2026! – August 6 at 7pm at the Bexley Library
Lazarus – The Place to Shop! Join Bexley Historical Society Trustees, Larry Helman and Peter Bardwell, for a conversation with long-time Bexley resident, Peggy Lazarus of the Lazarus Department Stores family. Their conversation will highlight the Lazarus family and the Department Store’s impact on Bexley and Central Ohio for over
Join Us – July 5: Screening of Cohodes Family Historic 1966 Bexley 4th of July Parade short film at the Bexley Historical Society Cottage Museum!
Something special is happening and I want to tell you all about it. On July 5th between 1pm to 3pm there will be free showings of The Cohodes Family Historic 1966 Bexley 4th of July Parade Short Film. The free showings will be on a Huge LED XL screen in
Join Us – July 8: Reading of the Declaration of Independence
A simultaneous reading of the Declaration of Independence will take place across all 50 states, 5 territories and the District of Columbia – spanning 10 different time zones. Join the Bexley Historical Society on Wednesday, July 8, 2026, as we participate in this historic event and read the Declaration of
In Honor of Edie Mae Herrel
The Trustees of the Bexley Historical Society mourn the passing on May 31, 2026, of our founder and devoted friend, Edith (Edie) Mae Herrel. Edie’s life-long interest in history, and especially that of Bexley, was sparked at an early age by her father, T. Kline Hamilton, and then by her husband,
The Magnificent Architecture of Bexley
If you missed the live program, presented by our own Larry Helman, at the Bexley Public Library, don’t worry, you can still catch this fantastic presentation here: The Magnificent Architecture of Bexley
Haunted Bexley Bus Tour – October 29, 2025 / 7pm >> All Seats Sold! Thank you!
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
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!
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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