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When you visit the Cleveland History Center this summer, take an hour to learn more about a fun historical topic through hands-on activities for the whole family!

Pop Up Family Programs will take place each Thursday at 1pm between June 12 and August 14.

These programs are included with general admission, so all Pop Up Family Program tickets purchased in advance include access to all open CHC exhibits & galleries as well as unlimited rides on the Euclid Beach Park Grand Carousel.

Ohio and American History

July 3

Celebrate Independence Day at the Cleveland History Center! In this hour-long program, we will examine Ohio’s involvement in notable events in American history. Learn about trading posts in the Beaver Wars, analyze the Spirit of ‘76, examine the WW2 home front in Cleveland, and complete a scavenger hunt in our galleries.

Plan & Visit

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Cleveland History Center

Cleveland History Center

Experience Cleveland like never before through vast and varied collections.

Crawford Auto Aviation Museum

Crawford Auto Aviation Museum

The Crawford brings the history of transportation to life for all to experience.

Library

Library

Our library is dedicated to documenting all aspects of the region’s history.

Hale Farm & Village

Hale Farm & Village

Hale Farm & Village is a living history museum in Cuyahoga Valley National Park.

Do & See

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Thursday
September 25
at 5:30pm 25

Hollywood on the Cuyahoga Grand Opening Fundraiser

Saturday
October 04
at 8:00am 04

Restoration & Storage Facility Open House

Saturday
October 04
at 10:00am 04

Harvest Festival

Sunday
October 05
at 10:00am 05

Harvest Festival

Learn & Discover

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Field Trips to the Cleveland History Center

Field Trips to Hale Farm & Village

Youth Entrepreneurship Education

Experience Northeast Ohio's entrepreneurial spirit of the past, present and future.

Digital Cleveland Starts Here®

Here you will find access to the digital collections of WRHS encompassing images, audio, video, and texts.

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Become a Member

Membership has its perks! Find countless ways to experience history today and every day with Western Reserve Historical Society Membership.

Join an Auxiliary

Get behind the scenes and join an auxiliary! The African American Archives Auxiliary, Citizens of Hale Farm & Village, Genealogical Committee, and the Friends of the Cleveland History Center support WRHS's priority initiatives.

Make a Donation

When you support Western Reserve Historical Society, you support Northeast Ohio by keeping alive the rich history of this fascinating region, the stories of its people, places, industry, and culture.

Western Reserve Historical Society is the oldest cultural institution in Northeast Ohio, the region's largest American history research center, and one of the leading genealogical research centers in the nation.

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Cleveland History Center
10825 East Boulevard
Cleveland, Ohio 44106 ↗

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(216) 721-5722

Hours
Thursday: 12:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Friday, Saturday, & Sunday: 10:00 am to 4:00 pm

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