Keep the Doors to the Past OPEN!
Edwards Middle School is scheduled for demolition in 2020 and we're going "Old School"
Our plan is to save the front entrances of the Edwards building and move them to Heritage Farm. We will incorporate them into a new building where we will recreate an old classroom and house historic school documents. We have received approval on the new building and plans are moving ahead at full speed. We will be announcing some fund raisers in the near future, but you can help any time by donating using the Donate Now button below.
WE NEED YOUR HELP!
There are several fund raisers in the planning stages so keep watching this page for details:
- Adopt-a-Brick sale of bricks from the Edwards and Visintainer buildings
- Paver Brick sale
Contact us at brunswickAreaHistory@gmail.com for more information or use the contact form at the bottom of this page. Donations can be sent to PO Box 714, Brunswick, OH 44212. Or you can donate on line using the Donate Now button below!
"Old School" Golf Outing
The "Old School" Golf Outing & Dinner at Bunker Hill Golf Course, scheduled on April 25th, 2020 has been cancelled. Various factors contributed to the decision. Any reservations and sponsorships will be refunded. Thank you and we hope you will continue to support our other fund-raising efforts.
Old School Soup Supper - March 5th
Thank you to all!
The Soup Supper was a tremendous success! Thank you to the Eagles for hosting, to all who attended and especially to the wonderful Soup Chefs! They were all delicious!!
The New Building (as of 1/17/2020)
Building Updates
Ground Breaking on November 25th!
There was a lot to celebrate on the morning of November 25th as we broke ground for the new building. Read the article here:
Thanks to Ken Cleveland
On Oct. 8, Carl Bilski (on the left in the picture), president of the Brunswick Area Historical Society, accepted a check for $10,000 from Ken Cleveland, whose foundation donated the money toward the new building.
Project Management
Thanks to Engelke Construction Services, with many Brunswick alumni on staff, who have taken over Project management. Mike Vrsansky is our Project manager.
Fund Raising
The donation above and the state grant received through the Ohio Facilities Construction Commission have allowed us to get the project started. But we still need to raise more money to cover the remainder of the costs including utility setup fees, finishing the interior and more. See elsewhere on this page for how to help.
First Christian Church
Sadly, First Christian Church on Center Rd recently closed after 184 years. The church has been sold to Tri-C, which is good, but it is going to be demolished. However, the pastor and members have generously donated a number of precious artifacts to the Historical Society.
Click here to see pictures and further information about the artifacts and the church.
2020 Upcoming Events
Farmers Market starts again on June 7th, 2020
Help Our Cause
Your support and contributions will enable us to meet our goals and provide more to the citizens of Brunswick (including the school project.)
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