14710 Lake Avenue
Lakewood, Ohio 44107
Telephone: 216.221.7343
Mazie M. Adams, Executive Director
e-mail: lakewoodhistory@bge.net

The Oldest Stone House Herb Society
& The Women's Board
Invite you to a
Special Event
The Mystery of the "The Missing Thyme"
by Herbal Theatrics

Monday, June 2, 2008, 7-9 pm

Women's Club Pavilion, Lakewood Park
Performed by Connie Williams and Karen Rodachy.
Curious maids Rosemary and Calendula investigate the mysterious disappearance of Mistress Cicely's thyme. The suspects include the butler, Phenius Comfrey, and the vicar, Thomas Sage.
Light refreshments to be served.
There is no charge for what promises to be a delightful evening!
Reservations requested but not required:
Jane Gaydos 216-529-0740
Sandy Koozer 216-226-7527



Lakewood History Walk
Saturday, Aug. 2, 2008
9 am - 4 pm

This year's History Walk explores Birdtown, Lakewood's oldest neighborhood. The Lakewood Public Library and Valley Vagabonds organized this History Walk with help from the Lakewood Historical Society.


Grant Discovery Class Local History Project
Each term teacher Dina Bluemel's students in Grant School's 2/3 Discovery Class work with Executive Director Mazie Adams to research a Lakewood history topic using primary and secondary sources. Students take notes, organize information, create timelines, and produce a documentary movie. This school year the second and third graders are researching the history of Cowan Pottery, which started right here in Lakewood. If you have information or a collection you would be willing to share, please call the office at 216-221-7343. You may also be interested in the 2008 Cowan Pottery Symposium at Rocky River Public Library, Saturday, May 10, 2008. The symposium includes a showing of the students' movie. Flyer [pdf]

Previous years' projects:

Templar AutomobileThe Templar Automobile: A Superfine Small Car, which was built in Lakewood in the early 1900s.

Birdtown: Lakewood's Oldest Neighborhood.


Sunday, September 7, 2008
1-6 pm
"Come Home to Lakewood" House tour
Lakewood House and Garden Tour

Mark your calendars now for the Society's bienneial house tour. Our long-awaited tour is always a sell-out. It not olnly provides the society with a major source of funds, but also gives us the opportunity to showcase the wonderful variety of homes in our community. This year's homes were chosen from community nominations and are sure to be favorites!

We are excilted about the 2008 Come Home to Lakewood House Tour and hope everyone will support this major fundraising event. The proceeds will help maintain the society's Oldest Stone House and Nicholson House.

-Kathy Haber, House Tour Chair

 

2008 (First Half) Program Series
Programming in conjunction with the Lakewood Public Library. Canals, Underground Railroad, Civil War, wildlife, and, of course, base ball!
Next up:
NORTHEAST OHIO AND THE UNDERGROUND RAILROAD
Monday, May 12, 2008 - PROGRAM CANCELLED
LANDSCAPE AND WILDLIFE IN FRONTIER OHIO
Wednesday, May 21, 2008
VINTAGE BASE BALL DOUBLE HEADER
Sunday, July 13, 2008


Historic Lakewood Trolley Tour
Sunday, June 22, 2008
1-3 pm
teacup Explore the fascinating history and beautiful architecture of Lakewood on a Lolly the Trolley ride guided by Executive Director Mazie Adams. Tour includes a stop at the historic Nicholson House for light refreshments.
Tickets are just $15. Order your seats online at www.lakewoodhistorymuseumstore.com.


Shopping for a special gift? Share your love of Lakewood!
Put the Oldest Stone House on your shopping itinerary. Shop online at www.lakewoodhistorymuseumstore.com

We are the source for special Lakewood books like Lakewood by Thea Becker, Lakewood: The First 100 Years by Jim and Susan Borchert, and Lakewood Lore by Dan Chabek. We also have pottery, calendars, note cards, OSH ornaments and the Lakewood afghan

Vintage Notecards
We've used twenty images from vintage postcards with scenes of Lakewood and surrounding area to create notecards available in the Museum Store for just $8 per pack. Each set includes 10 distinct postcard images of Lakewood, Lake Erie and Rocky River in full color.


<empty>Host Your Event at the Nicholson House

  • accommodates up to 70 guests
  • four exquisite parlors
  • listed on the National Register for Historic Places
  • off-premise catering available
  • knowledgeable and helpful staff
  • reasonable rates

Lakewood's oldest house can bring classic elegance to your family or group party, political event or business function. Restored to its Victorian splendor by the Lakewood Historical Society, the Nicholson House is a wonderful setting for your event. More...


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Member
Northeastern Ohio Inter-Museum Council


 

The Mission of the Lakewood Historical Society is to enhance the quality of life in Lakewood by offering educational programs for all ages;
providing stewarship of artifacts and buildings; and advocating for our historic community.

Presented by Lakewood Public Library