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.

Should you find yourself wondering about the history of the Sportsman's Tavern, wonder no more! It's here and took AGES...
05/25/2026

Should you find yourself wondering about the history of the Sportsman's Tavern, wonder no more! It's here and took AGES!

483 Prospect Road, Berea Ohio 44017Lora BurgessLocated at 483 Prospect Road, Sportsman's Tavern is more than just a bar—it’s a cornerstone of Berea’s working-class legacy, steeped in stories of immigration, resilience, and community.Author’s note about this photo: The Interurban (Cleveland a...

05/21/2026
05/19/2026

Tune in at 7:00pm!

Mark your calendars for May 27th at 7:00pm at the Berea Historical Society. Linda Marie Wetzel will be giving a present...
05/16/2026

Mark your calendars for May 27th at 7:00pm at the Berea Historical Society.

Linda Marie Wetzel will be giving a presentation about the Pearl Street neighborhood from the late 1800s to present day. Don’t miss this very special lecture.

Going Live in 15 minutes
04/22/2026

Going Live in 15 minutes

📜 The Evolution of Berea Village Through Plats & Other Maps (1839–1890)

Step back in time and explore how Berea grew from its earliest days into a thriving village through historic plats and maps. This fascinating presentation will highlight how land was divided, developed, and transformed over time—bringing Berea’s story to life in a whole new way.

🗓️ Wednesday, April 22, 2026
⏰ 7:00 PM
📍 Berea Historical Society
118 Bridge Street Berea, Ohio

🎤 Presenters: Rob and Marlene Shurell

Whether you’re a history enthusiast, map lover, or simply curious about Berea’s roots, this is a program you won’t want to miss!

📜 The Evolution of Berea Village Through Plats & Other Maps (1839–1890)Step back in time and explore how Berea grew from...
04/18/2026

📜 The Evolution of Berea Village Through Plats & Other Maps (1839–1890)

Step back in time and explore how Berea grew from its earliest days into a thriving village through historic plats and maps. This fascinating presentation will highlight how land was divided, developed, and transformed over time—bringing Berea’s story to life in a whole new way.

🗓️ Wednesday, April 22, 2026
⏰ 7:00 PM
📍 Berea Historical Society
118 Bridge Street Berea, Ohio

🎤 Presenters: Rob and Marlene Shurell

Whether you’re a history enthusiast, map lover, or simply curious about Berea’s roots, this is a program you won’t want to miss!

Website Update NoticeYou may notice some inconsistencies between pages on our website, https://www.bereahistoricalsociet...
04/14/2026

Website Update Notice

You may notice some inconsistencies between pages on our website, https://www.bereahistoricalsociety.org/ This is because we are in the process of updating the site page by page.

We recently had two volunteer photographers visit the house and provide us with a wonderful set of updated photos for the website. We’ve also begun adding new donation buttons for PayPal and Zelle. As a nonprofit, these platforms allow us to accept donations without transaction fees. (Please note: Zelle is not functional yet.)

In addition, we’ve widened the site to better fill the screen. we updated our buttons and overall layout. This is a major project and will take some time to complete, but we believe it will be well worth the effort.
Thank you for your patience as we work to improve your online experience.

It is the mission of the Berea Historical Society to create an ever-expanding organization that will, for the present and the future, accurately reflect and preserve the history, significance and traditions of Berea and Old Middleburg Township in Northease Ohio

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

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