Strongsville Historical Society
PRESERVING AND INTERPRETING THE HISTORY, SIGNIFICANCE AND TRADITIONS OF THE STRONGSVILLE AREA
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As a way to connect with the youth in our community and to connect future generations with the history of Strongsville, the Strongsville Historical Society is the sponsor for Cub Scout Pack 157! Our organization enjoys working with these Scouts and their families and providing community service opportunities for them to help with various projects and activities at the historical village throughout each year.
If you would like to connect with Pack 157 and learn more about them, click here to visit their Facebook page.
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Strongsville Society of Model Railroad Engineers
April through October
Walk-in tours available every Wednesday, Saturday tours available by appointment. Two check-in times: 10:00 am and noon. Maximum 6 guests per tour. No reservations needed.
Group tours available by reservation, on days other than walk-in tour dates. Email strongsvillehistoraltours@gmail.com for more information or fill out a Contact Us form on this site.
Located at 13305 Pearl Road, entrance on Zverina Rd.
TOURS: $5 adults, $3 Children 6 to 10 years old, 5 and under FREE. Cash only.
The General Store will be open for shopping at the beginning and briefly after the tour.
America250 Open House: From the Western Reserve to Today
Wednesday, September 16th from 10:00am to 2:00pm
Strongsville Historical Village 13305 Pearl Rd, Strongsville OH 44136
History comes alive at the Strongsville Historical Society! Our America250 Open House invites you to explore our Historical Village and celebrate 250 years of American independence with a uniquely local story to tell.
Discover our new America250 exhibit showcasing Strongsville’s pivotal role in settling Ohio’s Western Reserve. Pin your family’s origins on our world heritage map, sign a tribute star in our military veterans’ exhibit, and pose for a photo reenacting the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Then wander through our eight historic buildings on three acres housing artifacts spanning 200 years of community life.
A meaningful, fun experience for the whole family. Come be part of the story!
Annual Harvest Festival
Saturday, September 26th 11:00am to 4:00pm
Strongsville Historical Village 13305 Pearl Road, Strongsville OH 44136
It's time again for our annual Harvest Festival! Seasonal activities for all ages, and no gate admission.
Enjoy the following attractions and entertainment: the historical village museum buildings will be open to tour throughout the day; live entertainment; demonstrators for rug hooking, hand quilting; local craft vendors; purchase Strongsville pottery, history books, afghans, and more at the Olds General store; corn hole and other games; crafts for children; face painting; balloon animals; a farm animal petting zoo; food tent with burgers, hot dogs, chips, cookies, and beverages. Purchases can now be made with cash or credit!
17th Annual Trick-or-Treat in the Village
Saturday, October 17th 1:30pm to 3:30pm
Strongsville Historical Village 13305 Pearl Road, Strongsville OH 44136
Preschool and Kindergarten children are welcome to walk through our village to collect candy from our wonderful, costumed volunteers. Please enter the village at the library or Zverina Drive entrances. Admission is $5 or one non-perishable food item per family. All food items and money from this event are donated to the Strongsville Food Bank.
Strongsville Historical Society Speaker Series – Dennis Dimengo will present “The American Revolution in Ohio and Strongsville's Revolutionary War Veterans”. Thursday, October 22nd at 7:00pm
Strongsville Public Library (18700 Westwood Dr, Strongsville OH 44136).
Join us to hear Dennis talk about how our Revolutionary War affected Ohio, and learn about the lives of the Revolutionary War veterans who called Strongsville home after the war.
Please contact the library or click here to register in advance for this event.
Historical Society Antique and Vintage Dolls and Accessories Sale
Saturday, October 24th 9:00am to 2:00pm
13305 Pearl Rd, Strongsville OH 44136
Mark your calendars, this one-day-only sale will be held on the Strongsville Historical Village grounds in the Lathrop house event room. We are reviewing thousands of items in our archives to identify items that would never be used in exhibits so we can make them available for others to enjoy while generating revenue for our operations. Visit this sale to see items that have not seen the light of day for decades. There will be many great deals, items will be priced to sell! This sale will include more than 2,000 dolls and associated accessories - doll houses, doll house furniture, cribs, buggies, doll clothing, and much more.
The Olds General Store and gift shop is available by appointment, please call 440-409-5925 for details. This is the only place where you can buy Strongsville pottery. Choose from a wide selection at many price points - mugs, soup bowls, flower pots, vases, small plates, quart jars, and more.
All proceeds go towards maintenance of the Historic Village. The Strongsville Historical Society is a 501c3 non-profit organization.
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Make a one-time donation. Online donations are processed securely online. Your contribution of any amount helps support the Strongsville Historical Society & Village.
We are a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Donations are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law. We do not receive any government funding.
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You may not know that the Historical Village has had a well hidden gem in the basement of the Baldwin house for many, many years. This is the home of the Strongsville Society of Model Railroad Engineers! This club of model railroad enthusiasts has built an unbelievable HO scale train layout that spans almost the entire basement of the building.
This display is formally open to the public for Historical Society events, but club members meet almost every Saturday morning to run their trains or to work on their latest project. The layout is always evolving. They love to talk about their hobby with other model railroad enthusiasts, so take the time to stop by some Saturday morning and check out their creation! The entrance to the basement is through bulk head doors on the Northeast corner of the building. If you see those doors up and in the open position, you can walk down the stairs and knock on the door.
Ron Spiga is the club president and you can reach him at honest_ron@ameritech.net
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Strongsville Girl Scout Vivian Eich completed her Silver Award project in 2024, titled A Guidebook of the Strongsville Cemetery and Famous People Buried There. Click here to learn more about some of our more notable ancestors!
"The Hometown Heroes Project in Strongsville, Ohio is a community-driven tribute led by members of our City Council and the Strongsville Historical Society to honor the brave men and women who have served in the United States Armed Forces. Through proudly displayed banners in the Town Center, we recognize the dedication, sacrifice, and courage of our local veterans—past and present—who have answered the call to serve our nation. This project not only seeks to celebrate the service of our city’s veterans but also strengthens our community’s connection to those who have protected our freedoms, ensuring their stories and contributions are remembered for generations to come. By investing in one of our banners, you too can contribute to this lasting legacy of Strongsville’s very own hometown heroes!"
Click here to complete a Hometown Heroes banner online order form or click here to open a PDF order form for printing.
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- Free Village Tours
- Discounted facility rentals
- Discount on purchases from Olds General Store
- Email subscription to the "Village Crier" newsletter
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$25 Individual
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$100 Business / Organization / Institution
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$500 Lifetime Membership
(per individual - NEVER NEED TO RENEW!)
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Are you looking for resources that have historical information or for other historical organizations? Click here to go to a page with helpful history-related links.
For a number of years now, the Historic Village has become a great location for local Boy Scouts pursuing their Eagle Scout rank to identify a project to complete on our grounds. The most recent example is the completion of a wonderful patio that will be the new home for one of our picnic tables. Ben Kish is a Strongsville High School student and a member of Boy Scout Troop 221 in Parma. Thank you Ben for a job well done!
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10 points of interest have been marked by QR codes around the Historical Village. Download a free QR scanner on your smartphone or find them using this paper. See if you can find them all!