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The South Euclid – Lyndhurst Historical Society has been serving the Greater Cleveland, Ohio community ever since 1966. We operate a museum (est. 1977) and give history talks at area schools, clubs, churches, and other organizations. We also meet periodically with lectures on various historical topics pertinent to our cities and our area.

Our museum was in the Caretaker’s cottage of the Telling Mansion estate and has moved to the estate’s Gatehouse.

The question most often asked of us is “What’s happening to the Telling Mansion?” It’s been transformed to become the Museum of American Porcelain Art (MAPA). While porcelain art continues to be produced in many parts of the world, this museum is dedicated to preserving the legacy of American Porcelain Art which has all but disappeared here in the United States. MAPA has the most extensive collection of American porcelains, archives of significant achievements and a reference library of porcelain second to none in the world. 

Was your home built 100 or more years ago? You may wish to join our Century Home List and, through us, order a sturdy plaque identifying it as such. Any 100-year-old home within the confines of South Euclid, Lyndhurst, or near-by communities is eligible to be so designated.

Click here for the application form.

You can also order a signature brick for our patio. We’ve started with the smaller newer patio adjacent to the door and moved on to the larger older patio nearby. Here’s your chance to chisel your own name into our history or to give a thoughtful gift to that hard-to-buy-for person that lives or grew up here. 

Click here to place your order!