Bexley Historical Society & Museum

05/10/2026

Happy Mother's Day!

05/01/2026

Come visit us this Sunday, May 3, 2026 for open hours at the Cottage Museum. Trustees will be there from 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm. We look forward to seeing you there!

04/30/2026

If you missed last night's program at the Bexley Public Library, The Magnificent Architecture of Bexley, you can watch it online! Below is the link to watch it on BPL'S YouTube channel. We will also have it posted on our website in the next few days. Enjoy!

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Bexley is an architectural treasure! The beauty and charm of its residential neighborhoods reflects an inspired era in residential architecture that is both ...

04/30/2026

Larry Helman was in his element tonight! Both he and Karen Bokor, from the Architectural Review Board, took the audience on a journey through Bexley's magnificent architecture throughout the years. If you missed tonight's talk, we will share the link to the video recording as soon as it's available.

Thank you Larry, thank you Karen, and thank you Leah Boyden and all of our friends at the Bexley Public Library for an incredible night!

04/29/2026

See you tonight!

Bexley is an architectural treasure! Take a closer look at the beautiful homes that define our community and explore how architectural styles evolved between 1910 and 1930, when Bexley was first taking shape as a suburb. You’ll also learn what makes a home visually appealing, from key design elements to the principles that create balance and harmony.

Join Larry Helman of the Bexley Historical Society & Museum and Karen Bokor from the Architectural Review Board on April 29 at 7 PM in the Bexley Public Library auditorium for this engaging talk.

Please register in advance via the library’s website (link in the comments), in person, or by calling (614) 231-2793.

04/22/2026

Don't forget to register and hear our very own Lawrence Helman, and Karen Bokor from the City's Architectural Review Board, discuss Bexley's magnificent architecture!

Bexley is an architectural treasure! Take a closer look at the beautiful homes that define our community and explore how architectural styles evolved between 1910 and 1930, when Bexley was first taking shape as a suburb. You’ll also learn what makes a home visually appealing, from key design elements to the principles that create balance and harmony.

Join Larry Helman of the Bexley Historical Society & Museum and Karen Bokor from the Architectural Review Board on April 29 at 7 PM in the Bexley Public Library auditorium for this engaging talk.

Please register in advance via the library’s website (link in the comments), in person, or by calling (614) 231-2793.

04/14/2026

Celebrate mom or any special woman in your life and register for this event at the Bexley Public Library! Registration is required.

Click here to reserve your spot! https://www.bexleylibrary.org/event/15661020?fbclid=Iwb21leARLGUBjbGNrBEsZNGV4dG4DYWVtAjExAHNydGMGYXBwX2lkDDM1MDY4NTUzMTcyOAABHomzZhZrydP0OvIcgvSuRxE8xuuGdXWa9_VR5CnEG-ZpdwLk8i6vYDwvc3t6_aem_3HUCFikyM5iJTiKAiSok7g

Bexley Public Library invites mothers, aunts, grandmothers, great-grandmothers, great-aunts, parents, caregivers, special grownups, and the kiddos in their lives to a delightful Mother’s Day Tea.

This afternoon of tea, treats, and time together is made possible with generous (and delicious) support from the Bexley Historical Society & Museum, Cherbourg Bakery, and Harvest. Thank you!

Sunday, May 10
2:00 PM – 3:30 PM
Registration is required.

04/11/2026

Come visit us this Sunday April 12, 2026 from 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm for open hours at the Cottage Museum!

04/11/2026

Please register for this incredible event featuring our very own, Larry Helman, and Karen Bokor, Residential Design Consultant on Bexley's Architectural Review Board, as they discuss Bexley's incredible architecture. This is at the Bexley Public Library on April 29, 2026 at 7:00 pm. Please click here to register: https://www.bexleylibrary.org/event/15686353?fbclid=Iwb21leARGrO5jbGNrBEas5WV4dG4DYWVtAjExAHNydGMGYXBwX2lkDDM1MDY4NTUzMTcyOAABHn5SCeJoQU4pnl-yUDAkR6pfdlaRyEaMgtn-pmLezcU583Ds-JQ2xAlo_80C_aem_QNHkHNvThWMkIfA6UKVbEw
We hope to see you there!

Bexley is an architectural treasure! Take a closer look at the beautiful homes that define our community and explore how architectural styles evolved between 1910 and 1930, when Bexley was first taking shape as a suburb. You’ll also learn what makes a home visually appealing, from key design elements to the principles that create balance and harmony.

Join Larry Helman of the Bexley Historical Society & Museum and Karen Bokor from the Architectural Review Board on April 29 at 7 PM in the Bexley Public Library auditorium for this engaging talk.

Please register in advance via the library’s website (link in the comments), in person, or by calling (614) 231-2793.

04/05/2026

We're moving our open hours to next Sunday from 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm.

Happy Easter Bexley!

03/09/2026

Home Movie Day at the Bexley Public Library! What an incredible opportunity!

Click the link below to learn more.

Home Movie Day is a community event that invites everyone to bring their home movies to be screened and shared with the larger community. Bring in your home movies to see them on the big screen!. Event starts at April 2, 2026 6:00 PM EDT