Bexley Historical Society & Museum

Bexley Historical Society & Museum Welcome to the Bexley Historical Society page. We're looking for photos, memorabilia, and memories! and by appointment

Please share your photos and memories by posting to our page. Founded in 1974, the Bexley Historical Society is a nonprofit organization that promotes interest and pride in the history of Bexley, Ohio, and the accomplishments of its citizens and institutions. It seeks to educate the community by assembling, researching, publishing, preserving, and interpreting a valuable collection of memorabilia,

photographs, genealogical records, and other information associated with Bexley's heritage. Our museum and office are housed in the Caretaker's Cottage at the Jeffrey Estate, 2080 Clifton Avenue, Bexley. Museum Hours:
First Thursday of each month, 11:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.

08/09/2026
If you missed the Bexley Day talk from August 6th, here's a YouTube link of the video from the Bexley Public Library. En...
08/08/2026

If you missed the Bexley Day talk from August 6th, here's a YouTube link of the video from the Bexley Public Library. Enjoy!

Celebrate Bexley Day 2026 with Bexley Historical Society Trustees L...

This was the brainchild of Bryan Drewry, and after a couple of years, and in partnership with The Bexley Community Found...
08/08/2026

This was the brainchild of Bryan Drewry, and after a couple of years, and in partnership with The Bexley Community Foundation, quite a bit of coordination with The City of Bexley, Ohio, and hours of work among a few of our dedicated trustees, we are ecstatic to bring some of Edie Mae's artwork to Main Street! As you drive by our fantastic banners, let us know what you think! They'll be on display through the first week of September.

The Main Street Banners, featuring the artwork of the Bexley Historical Society founder, Edie Mae Herrel, provide a beautiful reminder of what was. Join us on a tour of a piece of Bexley’s former Main Street.

What a night! Thank you to everyone who came to hear the history of Lazarus department stores and the Lazarus family. Th...
08/07/2026

What a night! Thank you to everyone who came to hear the history of Lazarus department stores and the Lazarus family. The benefits and legacy of their efforts are felt and enjoyed today, and we as a city and community are better because of it.

Thank you to Larry Helman and to Peter Bardwell for everything you both did behind the scenes to get this Bexley Day talk together. Your hard work made this an unforgettable evening.

Thank you to the Bexley Public Library (Zach, you're amazing!) for another night of partnership and hospitality. We couldn't do half of what we do without you and your support.

And a very large thank you to Peggy Lazarus for being a wonderful voice and storyteller, and for giving us an inside look into the life and motivation of one of our city's most notable families.

Happy Bexley Day, everyone!

Fabulous mementos from Lazarus Department Stores on loan from a few of our trustees. The case is located inside The Bexl...
07/31/2026

Fabulous mementos from Lazarus Department Stores on loan from a few of our trustees. The case is located inside The Bexley Public Library near the elevators and check-out desk. Take a peek the next time you're there!

07/31/2026

Items from our trustees showcased in The Bexley Public Library! Check them out the next time you're there. And don't forget to come listen to Peter Bardwell and Larry Helman sit with Peggy Lazarus on Thursday, August 6, 2026 at 7:00 pm in the library's auditorium, and hear more about the history of Lazarus Department Stores!

Stop by the Cottage Museum Sunday, August 2, 2026 for our open hours. We'll be there from 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm!
07/31/2026

Stop by the Cottage Museum Sunday, August 2, 2026 for our open hours. We'll be there from 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm!

Bexley Day Discussion at the Bexley Public Library will be here before you know it! Join us on Thursday, August 6, 2026 ...
07/29/2026

Bexley Day Discussion at the Bexley Public Library will be here before you know it! Join us on Thursday, August 6, 2026 at 7:00 pm in the library's auditorium and listen to our trustee, Larry Helman, and our Vice-President, Peter Bardwell, talk with Peggy Lazarus, as they remember Lazarus Department stores! Click here for more information and to register:

Join Bexley Historical Society Trustees Larry Helman and Peter Bardwell for a conversation with long-time Bexley resident, Peggy Lazarus. . Event starts at August 6, 2026 7:00 PM EDT

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2080 Clifton Avenue
Bexley, OH
43209

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+16145594360

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