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) 319-4634 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) 319-4634 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
Apparel
Bay Hat
They also are available at the Rose Hill Museum gift shop during regular museum hours. Local delivery is also available.
These hats are heavyweight fabric hats with “bay” embroidered in white across the front. They are adjustable, so one size fits all.
Send an email to “info@bayhistorical.com” and we will reply with details.
Ornaments
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) 319-4634 for information.
Books
Bay Village: A Way of Life
Rose Hill Recipes Cookbook
Call (216) 319-4634 for details.
Images of America: Bay Village
The late Virginia L. Peterson was a trustee of the Bay Village Historical Society and worked with it to organize tours of century homes and to create videos and lectures on Bay Village history. The late Sally Irwin Price, founder of Baycrafters, was a member of the Bay Village Historical Society and was very involved in saving a century home from demolition by having it moved by barge on Lake Erie to be relocated in Huntington Park in the Cleveland Metroparks. 128 pages, 240 photographs. $26.00
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 the Lakeside Cemetery.
Established in 1814, the cemetery was the first burial ground in Dover Township which now encompasses Bay Village, Westlake and the northern section of North Olmsted. Most burials occurred from 1814 into the mid 1900s. The individuals buried in the cemetery lived in areas from Cleveland to Lorain. Even those unfamiliar with Lakeview Cemetery will find this unparalleled resource an interesting and educational portrayal of life over the last two centuries in northern Ohio. $28.00
Call (216) 319-4634 for more information.
Bassett Road Century Homes
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 Road. In addition there is a location map of all the houses.
You may purchase this booklet at the Rose Hill Museum gift shop or at BAYarts, 28795 Lake Rd. $5.00
For more information call (440) 725-3159.
Souvenirs
Prints
Rose Hill Note Cards
Call (216) 319-4634 for more information.
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 many exhibitions, including the National Academy of Design, Butler Institute of American Art, Seattle’s Frye Art Museum, as well as private and corporate collections worldwide.
Jones’ reputation and mastery in watercolor has earned him acclaim at the highest levels, including the White House, where he was commissioned by former President and Mrs. Ronald Reagan to paint their 1985 through 1998 Christmas cards.
Only 295 signed and numbered prints were offered, and most have been purchased; a few remain. The image is 12 1/2″ by 16 1/2″; the overall size is 18″ by 22″. They are printed on archival paper using 12 separate ink colors. Prints are packed with foam board backing in a sealed, clear bag.
These limited-edition prints are only $85.00 each.
The original artwork is also being offered by the Bay Village Historical Society. The price is $22,000, with $11,000 of that going to the society for its bicentennial efforts. Much of the purchase price may be tax deductible.
For more information call the Bay Village Historical Society at (440) 871-7879 or email info@bayhistorical.com.
Bay Middle School
$30.00
Rugs
Handmade Rug 1
$30.00
Handmade Rug 2
$30.00
Shopping Wish List
Show your support for BVHS by helping us stock our cupboard with products we use regularly.
Swiffer Dusters
Eligible for AmazonSmile donation.
Cotton
Swiffer 180 Dusters TRAP + LOCK dust & common inanimate from cat and dog
Specially coated fibers grab onto dust & don't let go
Uniquely designed to Trap + Lock dust from even the tight spaces in your home.
Use with Swiffer Dusters short handle or Swiffer Dusters extendable handle
Great for dusting electronics,dusting furniture, knick-knacks in your home or office, blinds, ceiling fans, and even your car interior.
$9.99 ($0.83 / Count)
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Cardstock Paper
Premium Medium Weight Smooth Cardstock, Printer Paper for Invitations, Menus, Business Cards – 188560R.
$7.96
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Micron Pen (.20)
Eligible for AmazonSmile donation.
Ideal for graphic art, scrapbooks, freehand art, cartooning and fabric design. Will not smear or feather when dry. Meets ASTM and ACMI non-toxicity standard. Fade resistant. Waterproof and chemical proof
$5.67
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Micron Pen (.30)
Eligible for AmazonSmile donation.
Pack of 3 Black Pigma Fineliner Pens from Sakura.
The durable 0.3mm porous-point nib delivers a consistent line as well as superb colour transferal.
Sakura's unique PIGMA Ink is the first in the world to combine both water-based and pigment inks, making for vibrant colours that will not bleed through paper.
The Archival Quality ink is also indelible, lightfast, and dries to a neutral PH.
$7.50
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Hoover WindTunnel Vacuum Cleaner
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Style Name: WindTunnel Max
WindTunnel Max
Brand: Hoover
Form Factor: Upright
Model Name: WindTunnel MAX Bagged Upright Vacuum Cleaner, with HEPA Media Filtration, 30ft. Power Cord
Surface Recommendation Upholstery
Special Feature Bagged, Corded, HEPA filtration
WINDTUNNEL 3 TECHNOLOGY: Creates channels of suction to lift and remove surface and deeply embedded dirt
HEPA FILTER: Traps in 99. 7% of dirt, dust, pollen, and allergens down to 0.3 microns and one simple touch releases the bag into the trash, so you never need to touch it
MULTI-FLOOR ADJUSTMENT: Features 7 floor height adjustment settings so that you can move between hard floors and deep carpets with ease
ABOVE FLOOR CLEANING: Up to 17 feet of above floor cleaning to reach ceilings, fans, crown moldings and more
TOOLS INCLUDED: Telescoping Extension Wand, 12 inch crevice tool, upholstery/dusting brush, and a air powered hand tool
WindTunnel Max w/ HEPA Type Y Bags - 2 Pack
$185.85
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ColorKing Ink Cartridges
Eligible for AmazonSmile donation.
$37.59