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.

06/11/2026

🇺🇸 America 250 Tri-City Parade Reminder! 🇺🇸

Would you like to be part of history and help celebrate America’s 250th Birthday?

We would love to have you join us as we march with the America 250 Tri-City float in tonight’s Middleburg Heights Home Days Parade! Whether you’d like to walk alongside the float or ride with us, everyone is welcome.

Seats are limited, but we do have a few spaces available for those who would like to ride. We will be using the people mover that typically transports guests from the parking area to the fairgrounds entrance. If walking isn’t an option for you, we’d love to have you join us on board while space remains available.

📍 Meet Us: Big Creek Elementary School, 7247 Big Creek Parkway, Middleburg Heights
⏰ Arrival/Staging: Between 5:00 PM and 6:15 PM
🎉 Parade Step-Off: 6:30 PM

Participants are encouraged to park at Berea Midpark Middle School, where shuttle buses will run continuously to the parade staging area. Family and friends may also drop participants off at Big Creek Elementary School.

Come help us celebrate 250 years of American history while showcasing the rich heritage of Berea, Brook Park, and Middleburg Heights. We’d love to have you join us!

🇺🇸 See you at the parade! 🇺🇸

06/10/2026

A Bicentennial Vision

Join us on Wednesday, June 10th at 7:00pm. Cindy Mravec will be presenting on the Mahler Museum.
06/04/2026

Join us on Wednesday, June 10th at 7:00pm. Cindy Mravec will be presenting on the Mahler Museum.

06/02/2026

Our next event is Tuesday, June 2nd at 7:00pm.

Linda Wetzel presented on the historic Pearl Street neighborhood last week at the Berea Historical Society as part of th...
06/02/2026

Linda Wetzel presented on the historic Pearl Street neighborhood last week at the Berea Historical Society as part of the America 250 Tri-City Tales speaker series. A recap of the event is below.

A speaker from the Tri-City Tales has submitted an application for a new historical marker for the Pearl Street neighborhood in Berea.

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!

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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