Berea, Ohio Historical Society

Berea, Ohio Historical Society Tours May – Dec. on Tuesdays 2-4 pm
or by appointment. Admission: Free
History & Genealogy
118 East Bridge Street, Berea Ohio 44017

Founded in 1959 through the efforts of Dorothy Marks McKelvey, local historian, the Berea Historical Society is dedicated to serving the Berea area through the collection, preservation and exhibit of the evidence of the history of Berea and Middleburg Township, along with the interpretation of that evidence to children and adults. The Historical Society sponsors the activities of the Mahler Museum

& History Center, including tours by school children, special exhibits, events and the displays of collections of historical memorabilia. The Society holds monthly meetings that provide programs of historic interest for members and guests. Also available are exhibits for schools and public occasions as well as speakers and traveling exhibits for local groups. Funds are raised through projects, donations and membership dues. Membership in the Society has reached 400 and all members receive the award winning quarterly publication, The Enterprise. Membership is open to anyone interested and willing to assist in achieving the vision. A person becomes a member upon payment of dues. Our appreciation goes to all the volunteers and the Berea Historical Society Officers who help in so many ways. There are many opportunities for volunteers. Regular meetings are held on the 4th Wednesday of each month, September through May except where noted.

Part of the Tri-City America 250 Speaker Series.🗓️Tuesday, September 1, 2026 - 7:00PM📍Middleburg Heights Community Cente...
08/31/2026

Part of the Tri-City America 250 Speaker Series.

🗓️Tuesday, September 1, 2026 - 7:00PM

📍Middleburg Heights Community Center


This should be very informative and interesting - don't want to miss it.

08/26/2026
08/24/2026

Join us this Wednesday for Dr. Dan Rager’s presentation on the evolution of Ohio’s transportation. 🇺🇸

🗓️ August 26, 2026
⏰ 7:00 PM
📍 118 East Bridge Street, Berea, OH 44017

We would love to welcome new volunteers to help with upcoming events at the Berea Historical Society! The support of our...
08/21/2026

We would love to welcome new volunteers to help with upcoming events at the Berea Historical Society!

The support of our volunteers is essential to help us continue creating fun and meaningful events for our community.

Our next event is our Teddy Bear Tea 🧸
📅 September 19, 2026
⏰ 1:00–3:00 PM

Interested in volunteering? Please send us a message or fill out our new volunteer form on our website.

Join the Berea Historical Society and help preserve the stories that make our town special. Since 1959, we’ve been connecting our community through exhibits, events, and education. Lend your time, make new friends, and have fun while celebrating Berea’s rich heritage!

Thank you to our corporate sponsors for their generous support of the Berea Historical Society. We encourage our members...
08/19/2026

Thank you to our corporate sponsors for their generous support of the Berea Historical Society. We encourage our members to support these local businesses and help us thank them for investing in our mission. Visit our Corporate Sponsors page to learn more.

Our annual Teddy Bear Tea will be on September 19th!Join us for treats, stories, games, and activities. Don't miss out -...
08/11/2026

Our annual Teddy Bear Tea will be on September 19th!

Join us for treats, stories, games, and activities.

Don't miss out - RSVP by September 12th! Call (440) 243-2541.

08/04/2026

Discover how Ohio’s transportation evolved through the years. 🛤️

Join us August 26th at 7:00 PM for a presentation with Dr. Dan Rager, author of “Ohio: Gateway to America Ground Transportation (1776-2026).”

🗓️ August 26, 2026
⏰ 7:00 PM
📍 118 East Bridge Street, Berea, OH 44017

07/12/2026

Did anyone forget a cane or lose a pair of nice sunglasses? Describe them and we will get them to you.

Address

118 E Bridge Street
Berea, OH
44017

Opening Hours

Tuesday 11am - 4pm
Wednesday 11am - 4pm
Thursday 11am - 4pm
Friday 11am - 4pm

Telephone

(440) 243-2541

Website

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