Volunteer
Please consider volunteering with the Bay Village Historical Society.
Anyone may volunteer to help the Bay Village Historical Society. You do not necessarily need to be a member to assist.
What is a volunteer? What is the value of volunteering? Is volunteering about money? Should we measure it that way? Most people would say no. Volunteering is not about money. Volunteering is about giving, contributing, and helping other individuals and the community at large. It is working with others to make a meaningful contribution to a better community.
People volunteer for an endless variety of reasons. Many people want to gain experience, acquire new skills, meet new people, or expand their network of contacts as a way to get a new job or start a career. Others just want to give back to their community, to help a friend or promote a worthwhile activity. They do it because it makes them feel good. It gives them what some people refer to as a “private smile.”
There are a number of ways to help. Maybe you like gardening. Come over to the museums and pull weeds or trim shrubs.
Maybe you like data entry. We have tons of documents that need to be scanned and put into an online database. Maybe you would like to help inside the museum, cleaning or dusting or helping to put up displays. We can always use your help.
Contact the society by calling (216) 386-5997 or email info@bayhistorical.com.
Thank you in advance for any and all assistance you may be able to provide.
Donate
The Bay Village Historical Society always needs your donations
The Bay Village Historical Society is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization run by volunteers. Since membership dues only pay a small portion of the society’s total operational expenses, monetary gifts are strongly encouraged.
These donations, large and small, help the society maintain the museums and collections, provide services to the public and continue its educational efforts. Your donation builds a foundation of support – meaning your gift will be used where it is needed most.
Your financial support will help the society provide services, special events as well as new and engaging exhibits that will promote appreciation for the diverse history of Bay Village and Dover Township.
Please consider making an “investment” to keep Bay Village’s past alive and to help preserve our future. Remember, the Bay Village Historical Society is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization and eligible for employer matching funds.
Also, if you believe you have an item of historical or cultural significance that you would consider donating to the society, please reach out. We are always looking for items that have local history behind them, or which would help the society tell the story of the early settlers of the region. There’s no item, big or small, that we will not consider.
Please contact the Bay Village Historical Society by calling (216) 386-5997 or emailing info@bayhistorical.com for more information on donating.
Thank you in advance for any and all support you provide.
Membership
You are invited and encouraged to join the Bay Village Historical Society.
Members enjoy quarterly potluck suppers at the Bay Lodge, which feature interesting and informative speakers, as well as a quarterly newsletter.
Members also may volunteer to help the society in numerous ways, from staffing the Rose Hill Museum or Cahoon memorial cabin during visiting hours to helping out at the potluck suppers.
You may pay your dues directly through PayPal below, or you may download and print a membership application form by clicking on the link “Membership Application” below.
Membership in the society runs from June 1 through May 31. A dues-payment reminder will be sent to you in mid-April each year.
Click HERE to download a membership application form.
Gift Shop
The series of ornaments, or medallions, offered by the Bay Village Historical Society was created to memorialize and honor the historic structures found throughout the city (many of which, sadly, are now gone or are fading into history).
The beautiful ornaments are Cloisonne enameled metal featuring rich detail and colors.
Ornaments are individually priced (see order form), which includes tax and shipping.
Email info@bayhistorical.com or call (216) 386-5997 for information.
Ornaments
Books
Bay Village: A Way of Life
In 1971, my sister, Gay Menning, and I along with the Bay Village Historical Society, co-wrote the first written history of Bay Village, Ohio. “Bay Village: A Way of Life” was delivered just in time for Christmas, 1974. It is already into its second printing. Today, this book is the Bible of Bay Village history. […]
Rose Hill Recipes Cookbook
The Bay Village Historical Society has compiled an appetizing and exciting cookbook full of creative and delicious cuisine. Included in the book are many recipes from the founding families of the city, including the Cahoons and others. $12.00 Call (216) 386-5997 for details.
Images of America: Bay Village
Tucked away in the northeast corner of Cuyahoga County, Bay Village lies just outside Cleveland. The first settlers arrived around 1810 during the nation’s westward expansion. The village was primarily agrarian in the beginning, home to many vineyards. By the end of the 1800s, the Industrial Revolution had gained momentum, and in 1896, an electric […]
This History of Lakeside Cemetery
Retracing Footsteps: This History of Lakeside Cemetery This book of nearly 400 pages, containing more than 350 photographs, is a fascinating compilation of family notes, newspaper articles, letters, historical sketches, recipes, vital records, two autobiographies and much more. Ten years of research went into uncovering information about more than 270 individuals who are associated with […]
Bassett Road Century Homes
Bassett Road Century Homes booklet Researched and written by: William Krause and Dean Brennan The book describes the historic homes along Bassett Road that played an integral part of the story that is Bay Village. The book includes the story of Nathaniel Bassett, pictures and histories from behind the facades of the homes on Bassett […]
Souvenirs
Prints
Rose Hill Note Cards
Beautiful note cards featuring a pen-and-ink rendering of the Rose Hill Museum and Library are now available for purchase. The cards are made of thick, high-quality paper; the inside is blank. $15.00/dz Call (216) 386-5997 for more information.
Community House
The Bay Village Historical Society is offering limited-edition prints of the Cahoon family barn, built in 1882 and now Bay Village’s Community House. The artwork was created by world reknown artist Thomas William Jones, a 1960 graduate of Bay High School. Jones graduated from the Cleveland Institute of Art. His work has been included in […]
Bay Middle School
Pen and ink print by Bay Middle School Art teacher Ruth Purdy. 11 Available. $30.00