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Support The Lakewood Historical Society Through Membership!
Your support of the Lakewood Historical Society through your membership makes possible our yearly programming; it supports our operations and…
High School History Club Lecture at the Historic Nicholson House
LHS junior Tristan Gipson will present a deep dive into the life of long-time Lakewood resident, Elliot Ness, including an…
Betsey Nicholson Victorian Tea Party
The Lakewood Historical Society will host a Betsey Nicholson Victorian Tea Party for families on Saturday, February 28, at the…
Donate On Giving Tuesday
This Giving Tuesday, we would like to thank all of our members, volunteers, and supporters who help us fulfill our…
2025 Holiday Sale!
The 2025 Holiday Sale is right around the corner! The Sale will run from Thursday December 4 to Sunday December…
Celebrating the History of Lakewood’s Oldest Stone House
Lakewood Historical Society’s director, Dr. Robert Shimp, was interviewed by Channel 19 News about the Oldest Stone House for a…
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About The Lakewood Historical Society
The Lakewood Historical Society collects, preserves and interprets the history of Lakewood, Ohio. The society operates the Oldest Stone House Museum, an 1834 stone house furnished to the mid-nineteenth century, and the Nicholson House, built in 1835 and available today as a rental facility. The society also provides a wide variety of services to the community, including award winning school programs, special events, public programs and historical research from our Society headquarters at the Haber Family Center for History where we operate our extensive library and archives.