Historical Society of Old Brooklyn

05/23/2026

Annual Memorial Day Observance May 25. Memorial Day is more than a long weekend. It is a day set aside to remember those who gave their lives in military service to our country. Before the picnics and holiday plans begin, we hope the community will consider spending a half-hour in remembrance.
**Monday, May 25th at Noon**
Historic Brookmere Cemetery (west terminus of Broadview Rd)
Bring a lawn chair

05/13/2026

Join our community: Historical Society of Old Brooklyn

05/10/2026

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St. Luke’s Church begins interior demo at Memphis & PearlBy Harrison Whittaker / May 9, 2026 At Memphis Avenue and Pearl Road, the demolition of two historic commercial buildings could make way for a mixed-use development featuring 84 apartments over ground-level retail (Harrison Whittaker). CLICK...

04/21/2026

Friday, May 8: Join Ranger Rebecca Jones in exploring the stories and history of the Ohio & Erie Canal. More than a muddy ditch, it transformed Ohio and the country. 7:00 p.m. at St. James Lutheran Church, 4771 Broadview Rd.

03/11/2026

Birds, nature, and Cleveland’s hidden history: A late-winter indoor field trip with tour guide Laura Peskin.
Friday, March 13, 7pm. • Location: St. James Lutheran Church, Broadview Rd. Refreshments.

02/19/2026

Late winter is a season of reflection—and of preparing for what comes next. As the Historical Society works toward its new home, we remain committed to preserving the stories and memories of Old Brooklyn. If this place has been part of your life, we invite you to support that mission.
Because of you, this history will continue.

Winter can feel long in Northeast Ohio, which makes March a perfect time for an indoor escape that still connects us to the outdoors. Let's step back and look at the natural world that has always shaped our region — often in the most unexpected places.

02/13/2026

❤️ Love Where You’re From ❤️

This Valentine’s season, we’re celebrating all the ways people show love—not just to each other, but to the places that shaped them. If Old Brooklyn is part of your story, please consider supporting the Historical Society as we work toward a new home and a new chapter.

Because of you, Old Brooklyn’s story continues.

01/02/2026

A mid-winter indoor field trip with tour guide Laura Peskin:
Birds, nature, and Cleveland’s hidden history — without the cold.
Friday, Jan. 9, 7pm. • New location: St. James Lutheran Church, Broadview Rd. Refreshments.

11/30/2025

As we gathered around our Thanksgiving tables, we were reminded how deeply “having a place” matters. The Historical Society is between homes right now, but our mission remains rooted in the community. If you’re grateful for the stories, people, and places that shaped Old Brooklyn, please consider helping us create a new home for them this season with a gift of support.

Please note that the HSOB Museum at 3430 Memphis Avenue is now closed. We'll announce our new location soon, but it will be several weeks before necessary modifications are completed and the move-in process begins.

11/19/2025

This week, the full Senate may begin consideration of an appropriations bill that contains funding for the Institute of Museum and Library Services for FY26. It is urgent that you contact your members of Congress and urge them to keep robust IMLS Office of Museum Services funding levels in the bill and to include additional safeguards to prevent the Trump administration from cutting appropriated funds. Contact Congress at congressweb.com/aam/84.

11/10/2025

Please note that our Museum/Store at 3430 Memphis Avenue is now closed. We'll announce our new location soon, but it will take some time for necessary modifications and moving the collection. In the meantime, please continue to enjoy the online database and digital gallery on our website.