Home     Contact     Search 
ABOUT WRHS CRAWFORD AUTO AVIATION MUSEUM HALE FARM & VILLAGE LIBRARY/ARCHIVES & GENEALOGY CENTER HISTORY MUSEUM SHANDY HALL & LOGHURST MUSEUM STORE
History Museum
University Circle Complex Programs & Events

September 10
The Severances: Book Signing and Lecture
7:00 pm
The Severances: An American Odyssey, the new book by historian Diana Tittle, will be unveiled at this free public lecture by the author, the first of a four-part lecture series. Lecture Topic: Evangelists for the Arts: The Calvinist Foundation of the Severances’ Cultural Philanthropy. Ms. Tittle will be available for book signings following the lecture. No reservation needed.

September 11
History in Mysteries Book Club
9:30 am 
Discussion of A Duty to the Dead by Charles Todd. Free.
At Woodmere Barnes & Noble September 21 at 7:00 pm.

September 22
Kidzibits Family Education Center opens!

State of the Society
5:00 pm: Refreshments
5:30 pm: Program
Member Invitational
RSVP required - kfleischman@wrhs.org

September 25
An Afternoon Honoring Soul Soldiers

1:00 pm to 4:00 pm 
This fundraising event to support the Booker Tall Endowment Fund of the WRHS African American Archives Auxiliary (Quad A) features author and Soul Soldiers exhibit designer Samuel W. Black.
For tickets, call: Dr. Shirley Seaton at (216) 397-6662.   Buy tickets online>

September 29
Teachers Open House

3:00 to 6:30 pm 
Teachers! Come and explore the programs for school groups at WRHS. Free.

October 7, 14, 21, 28
Treasure Trove of Cleveland History
1:30 to 2:30 pm 
Intriguing Stories of Our Ethnic Past. Program offered in conjunction with Tri-C Encore Campus. Register by calling 216-987-3075.

October 9
History in Mysteries Book Club

9:30 am 
Discussion of Murder on Marble Row by Victoria Thompson. Free.
At Woodmere Barnes & Noble on October 19 at 7:00 pm.

October 16
National History Day Workshop

9:00 am to Noon
This is a “how to” History Day Project Workshop for parents, home school parents, and teachers. Free.

October 20
Coffee with a Curator

10:30 am to Noon 
Behind the Scenes of Genealogy and Family History Research. Program offered in conjunction with Tri-C Encore Campus. Register by calling 216-987-3075.

November 6
Lincoln’s Election Anniversary Celebration
Noon to 4:00 pm
Celebrate the 150th Anniversary of Abraham Lincoln’s election to the presidency. Visit with the president and State Senator James A. Garfield. Enjoy refreshments, music, and children’s activities. At 1:30 pm, Dr. Phillip Price offers insight to Mary Todd Lincoln. At 2:00 pm, you may place your hand on Lincoln’s authentic bronze hand casts.  Regular admission applies.

November 13
History in Mysteries Book Club

9:30 am 
Discussion of The Daughter of Time by Josephine Tey. Free.
At Woodmere Barnes & Noble, November 16 at 7:00 pm.

November 17
A Celebration of Victorian Holiday Traditions
1:00 pm to 4:00 pm 
The Museum Advisory Council invites you to a
celebration of Victorian holiday traditions with Laura Loew, expert on all things Victorian. Costumes, artifacts and pictures exemplify the magic of a Victorian
Christmas. A sampler of traditional Victorian goodies will be served. Get a sneak peek of the holiday decorations throughout the Complex.
Reservations: $25 (includes parking & admission), Marjorie Comella 440-442-7340.

November 18
Unique Needs of Caring for Vietnam Veterans

2:30 pm 
A panel discussion sponsored by the Hospice of the Western Reserve in relation to the Soul Soldiers exhibit. Regular Admission Applies.

November 20
Book Signing & Presentation

Meet at Lake Erie, Dearie by John Vacha
2:00 pm 
Historian John Vacha discusses his latest book detailing the history of the Great Lakes Exposition of 1936-37. Regular admission applies.

November 26
Holiday Lights!
University Circle Complex
Enjoy decorations, play with toy trains, and take part in family activities on how to start your family history. Stay tuned for information about the WRHS Signature Live Green Holiday Wreath for sale by the Museum Advisory Council. To reserve your wreath or for more information: achatesgroup@aol.com.

What is Cuyahoga Arts & Culture?


10825 East Boulevard, Cleveland, Ohio 44106. Ph: (216) 721-5722
© 2003-2008 Western Reserve Historical Society. All rights reserved.