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October 2022
All Hale’s Eve: Sleepy Hale-O
Join us on the historic grounds of Hale Farm & Village for an all-out, adults-only, Halloween bash–Sleepy Hollow style! Event features live music, two cash bars, and Trick & Treat tasting stations (included in admission) from a variety of local food vendors, breweries, vineyards, and meaderies--spread across our bewitched historic village. Be careful not to lose your head! Get Your Tickets Today!
Find out more »November 2022
CANCELLED By the Book | Lost Restaurants of Downtown Cleveland
Join author Bette Lou Higgins as she discusses her newest book, Lost Restaurants of Downtown Cleveland, at the Cleveland History Center!
Find out more »Harvest and History Dinner
Join Hale Farm & Village for a brand-new holiday tradition! This year guests will explore the 1840s on the farm--with first-person living history presentations and interactive experiences, then sit down for a unique dining experience inspired by the harvest season and its bounty of flavors. Schedule and ticket information coming soon.
Find out more »December 2022
Holiday Tours
Celebrate nostalgic and ethnic holiday traditions at the Cleveland History Center! Explore the recently reopened Street of Shops in the Lower Level of the Crawford Auto-Aviation Museum and learn about the cultural and ethnic groups that call Cleveland ‘home.’ From early settler traditions to department store palaces, Cleveland has always embraced its holiday celebrations in a big way. This season, the Cleveland History Center invites you to explore these beloved traditions with weekly tours beginning December 1. Each tour is…
Find out more »100 Year Club Annual Dinner & Induction Ceremony
Join the community in celebrating entrepreneurship in Northeast Ohio at the annual dinner that recognizes companies and organizations on this momentous milestone of reaching the centennial mark in their history. The evening includes networking and socializing with the region's oldest companies, organizations and newest startups. The dinner is open to anyone who wishes to celebrate the accomplishments of existing members and new inductees. Keynote Speaker: Margaret Wong, attorney and founder Margaret W. Wong & Associates, LLC See more event details…
Find out more »Kwanzaa Celebration
Join members of the African American Archives Auxiliary of the Western Reserve Historical Society (Quad A) at its annual Kwanzaa celebration. This event will take place at the Cleveland History Center on Saturday, December 31, 2022, from 12 - 3 PM. Quad A Trustees Michelle Frazier, Esq. and Beverly Lloyd, M.Ed. will serve as the co-hosts. Among other things, the program will include live jazz by the JT Lynch Saxophone Ensemble, spoken word presentations, crafts for children, gift books, and…
Find out more »January 2023
MLK Jr. Day
Join us January 16th as we commemorate MLK Jr. Day with free admission to the Cleveland History Center! Learn about the heroes of the past, and see how their lives have continued to shape our future. Looking for online resources? Click below to experience a curated collection of free digital programs, activities, and content you can safely explore from home!
Find out more »February 2023
History on Tap: A Celebration of Black Culture
Join us for happy hour at the Cleveland History Center to celebrate Black History Month with our History on Tap event! Focusing on the life and works of Allen E. Cole and the ongoing perspective of black culture through art in Cleveland, we will host interdisciplinary artists from Cleveland’s ever-expanding visual arts community. Tickets Include: Special performance by DJ 8-bit Meet and greet with local artists Dru Christine: Fashion Designer/Educator Shantel Rose Miller: Sculptor, Jewelry Designer Mychal Lilly: Photo Journalist…
Find out more »March 2023
Region 3 Ohio History Day Competition
Founded in Cleveland in 1974, National History Day is a project-based learning experience for students in grades 6-12 that builds college and career skills for the 21st century by making the historical past relevant to the present and the future. To participate, students choose topics in relation to the yearly theme, conduct research, and present their findings as a paper, exhibit, documentary, website, or performance. In the process, students learn critical thinking skills through finding and evaluating primary and secondary sources, and…
Find out more »“Trailblazing Women in Ohio Politics” Documentary Preview
In celebration of National Women’s History Month, a new documentary titled “Trailblazing Women in Ohio Politics” will premiere during a special preview screening hosted by Western Reserve Historical Society and the League of Women Voters of Greater Cleveland. The public is invited to watch the hour-long documentary, followed by a panel discussion moderated by Bowling Green State University Political Science Professor Melissa K. Miller, an expert on American politics. The non-partisan documentary tells the story of both Democratic and Republican…
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