Parma Area Historical Society

05/28/2026

the year is 1976, our country's Bicentennial and the hot idea all over NE Ohio is a time capsule. Two time capsules were created by Union Carbide and placed outside city hall that year. One to be opened in 50 years and one to be opened in 100 years. And the opening of the 50 year time capsule coincides with our city's 200th anniversary ! so join us on June 6th for the unveiling of the time capsule and there will be a display of memorabilia from the historical society inside city hall for residents to enjoy.

05/26/2026

Not to worry…. we are making some major fence upgrades at Stearns Homestead to the front pasture to insure a safe spot for the horses. Thanks to our great city workers for tearing out the old fence ( a huge cost savings for us) to make way for the new fence coming soon. Our goal is to replace all the fence on the property in the next few years. We appreciate all the support from our farm friends that help with monetary donations to accomplish our goals.

05/25/2026

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Today Americans will observe Memorial Day, a federal holiday for remembering the people who died while serving in the country's armed forces. Here are five facts you should know about this day of remembrance: 1. Memorial Day is often confused with Veterans Day. Memorial Day is a day for remembering....

05/25/2026

05/21/2026

The homestead is looking quite colorful thanks to the many flower plantings by our friends of the Ridgewood Garden Club of Parma

05/21/2026

a nice aerial shot from the 1950's of Thoreau Park Elementary school who just celebrated their 100th birthday. The streets at the top are Theota, which was still under construction at the time, Lincoln and Russell. and notice the rows of "cookie cutter" houses. That is our post war housing boom.

05/15/2026

Event CANCELLED

WWII on the Homestead
June 27, 2026
Stearns Homestead 6975 Ridge Rd Parma OH
Join us for our WWII on the Homestead event held at Stearns Homestead. There will be displays on the various roles both men and women played on the homefront during the war. Talk to our historical reenactors and interpreters who accurately portray those who served .
If you would like to participate we welcome American and British reenactors. Please contact us at [email protected]

05/14/2026

Throwback to 1949. A benefit baseball game played at Parma Senior High School between our police and fire departments. Doesn't say who won though...what do you think guys ? up for a rematch ?

05/12/2026

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2zzt7NbyTY4Ti

Time to Polka Parma and celebrate our bicentennial ! give a listen to our Parma pink flamingo polka

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