The Western Reserve Historical Society (WRHS) collects, preserves and makes history every day, connecting the past, the present and the future in meaningful, exciting and useful ways. Founded in 1867, WRHS seeks to make history come to life, to enrich the present and the future, and to illuminate the shared experience and memory of the residents of Northeast Ohio. WRHS is a not-for-profit educational institution that preserves and uses its collections, historic properties, and museums to inspire people to explore the history and culture of Northeastern Ohio and place that regional experience within the larger context of state, national, and global history.