Rose Hill/Osborn/Cahoon Cabin Open (Transformation of Early Forests)
2026-05-03 14:00 - 16:30 (America/New_York)
Join Dave Robinson, Urban Forestry Manager, for an insightful discussion on the transformation of Ohio’s early forests. Discover more about these forests and how we have shaped them into their current state.

CLOSED FOR MOTHER'S DAY
2026-05-10

Private Tour
2026-05-11 12:00
Private event, not open to the public.

Rose Hill/Osborn/Cahoon Cabin Open (Remembering the War of 1812)
2026-05-17 14:00 - 16:30
Deb Marish of the Daughters of 1812, presents a brief history on the War of 1812 and its impact to our area and Lake Erie.

CLOSED FOR MEMORIAL DAY
2026-05-24

Rose Hill/Osborn/Cahoon Cabin Open (Bay Middle School Music)
2026-05-31 14:00 - 16:30
Join us for an enlightening afternoon of music from the Bay Middle School Band.

Rose Hill/Osborn/Cahoon Cabin Open (Revolutionary War Weapons)
2026-06-07 14:00 - 16:30
John Harkness presents on the firearms and early weapons in the Americas and even weapons of the Revolutionary War.

Rose Hill/Osborn/Cahoon Cabin Open (Captain Wolf of the Delaware)
2026-06-14 14:00 - 16:30
Living history reenactor John Burke presents the history of Native Americans in Northwestern Ohio. John has a long history of reenacting vital parts of Ohio history.
THIS EVENT WILL BE OUTSIDE – PLEASE BRING CHAIRS AND BLANKETS.
(In case of inclement weather, the event will be relocated to the Bay Village Library, 27400 Wolf Road)
Captain Wolf
​of the Delaware​
A personal characterization of the Lenapi/Delaware Indian known as Captain Wolf, who served in the War of 1812 under General William H. Harrison, and lived in his village on Chippewa Lake in Medina County. Woodland Indian life and culture, with local historical references, are reviewed.

Private Tour
2026-06-20 11:00 - 14:00
Private tour, not open to the public.

CLOSED FOR FATHER'S DAY
2026-06-21

Cleveland Museum of Art Program (Sign-up Required)
2026-06-27
Further information coming soon. Please check our website and social media for updates.

Cleveland Art Museum Outreach
2026-06-27 10:00 - 12:00
Join us for a family-friendly crafting activity sponsored by the Bay Village and Rocky River Historical Society. More information to follow.
Registration strongly encouraged! (https://forms.gle/iacS7qKuxrhTaDn28)

Rose Hill/Osborn/Cahoon Cabin Open (Foraging in Dover)
2026-06-28 14:00 - 16:30
Join us for a walk and discussion through Cahoon Park. Stephanie West leads a foraging walk highlighting what pioneers had to endure and search for in the early days of Dover Township.
This is a walking tour, be certain to wear appropriate shoes and clothing for the walk!

CLOSED FOR HOLIDAY
2026-07-05

Rose Hill/Osborn/Cahoon Cabin Open (Lorenzo Carter)
2026-07-12 14:00 - 16:30
Marge Gulley presents a brief historical discussion on Cleveland’s first prominent settler, Lorenzo Carter. Highlighting one of our most treasured artifacts and one of Cleveland’s most storied residents.

Rose Hill/Osborn/Cahoon Cabin Open (Speaker: TBD)
2026-07-19 14:00 - 16:30, 2026-07-26 14:00 - 16:30, 2026-08-02 14:00 - 16:30, 2026-08-09 14:00 - 16:30, 2026-08-16 14:00 - 16:30, 2026-08-23 14:00 - 16:30, 2026-08-30 14:00 - 16:30, 2026-09-06 08:00 - 17:00 and 5 more dates

Pioneer Days
2026-07-20 - 2026-07-24
Bay Village Historical Society presents:
PIONEER DAYS
July 20-24, 2026
WINNER of The Ohio Museum Association’s 2025 Best Education/Outreach Award

This award-winning camp invites children entering grades 3 through 6 to travel back in time and enjoy the same crafts, games, and adventures experienced by Bay Village’s earliest settlers! This year’s camp will include special activities to celebrate America250.
The program will take place 9 a.m. to noon, July 20-24, 2026, at the Bay Village Police Station (drop-off/pick-up) and Cahoon Memorial Park. Campers will engage in candle-making, pioneer games and cooking, weaving and crafting, nature walks, and so much more!
REGISTRATION NOW OPEN

Follow these steps to register your child. Space is limited so reserve your spot today!

Complete the online registration form. Please submit one form per child. Submitting this online form will hold your child’s spot in the program for 10 days. Payment and signed parental consent form MUST be received within 10 days to secure your child’s spot.
Print and sign the parent authorization form. Please complete one form per child. This form must be mailed (along with payment if paying by check) to the Bay Village Historical Society at:
Attn: Pioneer Days
440 Bradley Rd.
Bay Village, OH 44140

Submit payment. Cost is $90 if paying online / $85 if paying by check. Online payment available through Venmo (@bayvillagehistoricalsociety). If paying by check, please make payable to Bay Village Historical Society and mail it in with signed parent authorization form.

PAYMENT AND SIGNED PARENT AUTHORIZATION FORM MUST BE RECEIVED WITHIN 10 DAYS OF ONLINE REGISTRATION IN ORDER TO SECURE YOUR CHILD’S SPOT
WAITLIST NOTICE: Registrations received after the program reaches capacity will be added to the waitlist. Should spaces become available, waitlisters will be contacted in the order received.
CANCELLATION POLICY: Cancellations will only be refunded if the child’s spot can be filled from the waitlist. Any refunds will be subject to a $10 cancellation fee.
Questions? Please contact us at bvhsrosehill@gmail.com

Rose Hill/Osborn/Cahoon Cabin Open (John Burke)
2026-09-20 14:00 - 16:30
Join us for another round of John Burke’s exceptional living history reenactments—topic to be determined.
