This one room schoolhouse built in 1871 is now being used as a museum. Museum admission is free and it is open on a seasonal basis or by appointment.
This one room schoolhouse built in 1871 by the Bedford Township School District is now being used as a museum that is run by the Maple Heights Historical Society. Museum admission is free and it is open on a seasonal basis.
Built in 1871, on land donated by Mr. Wheeler, the little red brick building was a one room school for children of the earliest residents of Bedford Township. As a museum, it houses many items of general interest to Ohio and Maple Heights residents and visitors.
The Maple Heights Historical Society is a non-profit organization committed to maintaining and sharing the history of the City of Maple Heights and its residents and fostering a deeper appreciation of our community free of charge through the operation of the Little Red Schoolhouse Museum.
The opening date for the 2016 calendar year is May 23, 2016.
The museum is open to visitors, from 7 p.m.—9 p.m., on Monday and Wednesday as well as by appointment anytime.
We Invite all of our Members to attend any of our monthly board meetings.
Meetings are held the second Wednesday of the month at 7 p.m. from May through September @ the museum and October through February @ the Maple Heights Regional Library.
(No meetings are held November through January)
Memberships are a great way for us to stay in touch with you! Membership fees are as follows:
Single, 1-year: $10.00
Family, 1- year: $25.00
Single, Lifetime: $100.00
Membership entitles you to a quarterly newsletter as well as discounts on all Historical Society merchandise, including: Maple Heights Then and Now DVD , Little Red School House Post- cards ...And More!
Current members may upgrade to a family or life membership by indicating so on the downloadable form below.
Please go to our website at www.mapleheightshistory.org or come visit us during open hours to inqure more about becoming a member of the Maple Heights Historical Society.
Some of our services:
•Traveling Museum
•Guided City Tours
•Genealogical Information
•Assisted in compiling information on a City School History DVD
•Consulted on City History DVD
•Produced a local history DVD
•Provided contact information for Class Reunions committees
•Restoration of senior class composite pictures
The museum is sole repository for all local memorabilia from city hall, police and fire departments and local public schools. In addition, the museum has collections from local civic and fraternal organizations, local businesses, churches and early community founders.
We look forward to seeing you during our normal museum hours and at our many summer events!
Our mission is to preserve and promote the history of Maple Heights.
