Bay Village Historical Society

To preserve the history of Dover Township in Ohio’s Western Reserve and to provide educational opportunities to young people in the Northeast Ohio region.

For 60 years, the Bay Village Historical Society has played an important role in protecting and preserving the historical representations that developed today’s community of Bay Village. Historic buildings, such as the Rose Hill Museum and Osborn Learning Center, are the iconic faces of Bay Village. Through exhibits, education programming, and museum tours, visitors are welcome to learn about local history and discover what makes our community unique in the world. Great changes occurred in the beginning of 2020 for the Historical Society. Our first hire, a Collections Manager and Curator, has already made wonderful changes to revamp the Museum and Learning Center. With assistance from our dedicated volunteers, new exhibits and educational programming are underway, making the Historical Society a stronger image within the community. With their tutelage, we are continuing to meet our goal in “Preserving the Character of our City.”