The NR Historical Society is the organization that oversees the James Buckingham Museum, a homestead museum, located on Ridge Rd. across from the Green Heart of North Royalton, OH. The museum was built in 1856 by John Smith. The last person to live in the house was, Pearl Rutledge, who was a member of the Church located next to the museum. That is why the museum was called Smith-Rutledge House in the early days. The museum has been dedicated to Mr. James Buckingham (in 2014) because of his substantial donation to the museum. This donation meant that the museum structure can be maintained and cared for. Yet all officers, trustees, and members of the NR Historical Society are volunteer only. All contents within the museum are donated by residents and are put on display in the location where the item would have been utilized within a home. We welcome the community to visit the museum's unique (homestead) architecture and all of the items on display; to remember how things used to be, to honor those who helped shape our city, and to appreciate how far we've come. Please consider donating to the James Buckingham Museum in your life plans; whether its grandma's hand knitted lace, or a monetary note, all donations are authenticated from you, and, is tax deductible. It takes all of us together, a community of history friends, supporters, and advocates to champion the stories of the past so we can create a better future together.
*last sentence quote by Megan Wood, Executive Director of Ohio History Connection.
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