Brownhelm Historical Association

Brownhelm Historical Association The Brownhelm Historical Association (BHA) is dedicated to preserving the history of Brownhelm Twp. Henry Brown.

The Brownhelm Historical Association (aka BHA) was formed in March 1993 as an organization dedicated to preserving the rich history of the people, places and events of the area. In the past 30 years the BHA has managed to reclaim and restore the Lost Cemetery on Lake Rd. in Vermilion, now known as Brown's Lake Road Cemetery after Brownhelm's founder, Col. The lovely German Reformed Church was give

n to the group by its last four members and is now the Brownhelm Heritage Museum. The current mission is the restoration of the brick Brownhelm School on North Ridge Rd.

06/17/2026

Kate Rivet, have you seen this trick?

Edited phone number:(440) 371-4010.What are you planning to do next Wednesday, June 24th?Carolyn Abbey has openings in h...
06/16/2026

Edited phone number:
(440) 371-4010.

What are you planning to do next Wednesday, June 24th?

Carolyn Abbey has openings in her amazing card making classes that she teaches at the Brownhelm School.

Please join us in the morning class at 9:30am or the afternoon class that starts at 1:00pm.
Text or call Carolyn today at
(440) 371-4010.
We have 2 slots open for the morning session and 3 slots for the afternoon class.
The cost is only $15.00 and you will have made 4 beautiful cards with envelopes.

The selection of colors, the styles and the verses are flexible and open to your creativity.
No two are ever alike! They will be handmade by you with guidance (and all supplies) provided by Carolyn.
Hope to see you there!
BHA

Music, flag history, ice cream and Betsey Ross will be there to share her story! ComeVisit us tomorrow, June 14th, from ...
06/13/2026

Music, flag history, ice cream and Betsey Ross will be there to share her story! Come
Visit us tomorrow, June 14th, from 1-3pm at the Brownhelm Station Church, 1355 Claus Road, Vermilion.

Tomorrow is Flag Day, you are invited to join us to learn about the history of our flag!
06/13/2026

Tomorrow is Flag Day, you are invited to join us to learn about the history of our flag!

Coming up this Sunday!
06/11/2026

Coming up this Sunday!

Always a great event by our neighbors and friends in Amherst!
06/09/2026

Always a great event by our neighbors and friends in Amherst!

The Taste of History 2026 is June 19-20! Free to attend, and free reenactor and field kitchen registration!

Free reenactor and field kitchen registration, and $75 vendor registration is at
https://www.mhpg.us/tasteofhistory2026

Celebrate America250 at this unique free public display timeline event focused on the food and rations that fed soldiers through the years! All eras are welcome, friend and foe, including military, home front, and camp followers. Field kitchens will compete and offer samples of period meals for a donation to attendees. There are static displays, shooting demonstrations, military surplus vendors, kids’ activities and more.

Over 5,000 people attended in 2025 and this year is expected to be even bigger!

Thank you to Lorain County Visitors Bureau and Amherst VFW 1662 for partnering with Military History Preservation Group MHPG and Amherst Historical Society!

Thank you to the following sponsors:

Division Sponsor:
American Legion Post 118 (Amherst, Ohio)
AMVETS Post 32 (Elyria, Ohio)

Camp Sponsors:
Amherst Eagles F.O.E. 1442
Firelands VFW Post 2743 (Norwalk, Ohio)
VFW Post 6941 Wellington, Ohio
VFW Post 8686 (Sheffield Lake, Ohio)

Field Kitchen Sponsor:
VFW Post 451 (Lorain, Ohio)
VFW Post 5137 (Medina, Ohio)

Vehicle Sponsors:
VFW Post 3341 (Grafton, Ohio)
VFW Post 9340 (Columbia Station, Ohio)
VFW Post 9871(North Ridgeville, Ohio
The Brown family
Chuck Winiarski
Sliman's Sales and Service
The Clappas family
The Fought family

For event questions, please contact the Amherst Historical Society at 440-988-7255 or [email protected].

America 250-Ohio




Thank you The Morning Journal for this lovely article about our parade on Sunday!
05/27/2026

Thank you The Morning Journal for this lovely article about our parade on Sunday!

Known as the “Shortest Parade in Town,” the Brownhelm Township Memorial Day Parade’s participants’ enthusiasm to celebrate and honor the country’s fallen heroes was plentiful. Brownhelm Township hosts the…

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1950 North Ridge Road
Vermilion, OH
44089

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