Preserving Cleveland’s history starts here.

At the Western Reserve Historical Society (WRHS), discover the extraordinary history of Northeast Ohio. History enthusiasts can begin their journey in Cleveland Starts Here® sponsored by the Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel Foundation. From there they can experience Cleveland’s rich transportation history in the Crawford Auto- Aviation Museum, celebrate the stories of Clevelanders and their love of fashion in the Chisholm Halle Costume Wing, take a ride on the Euclid Beach Park Grand Carousel or explore the stunning landscapes at Hale Farm & Village.

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Your contribution to the Annual Fund (large or small!) helps to sustain and support the WRHS collections and its properties. Become a part of our history and further the WRHS mission. Click the button below to donate today.

Have questions about giving to the Annual Fund? Check our our FAQ page or call Glenn Anderson, Jr., Senior Vice President Advancement at 216-721-5722 x1401.

The options for giving encompass a wide range:

Hale Farm & Village – Hale Farm & Village is a living history museum of the Western Reserve Historical Society, is located on 90 acres in the Cuyahoga Valley with 32 historic structures, farm animals, early American craft and trade demonstrations Visitors to Hale Farm step back in time to the 19th century, experiencing life as it was for Northeast Ohio’s first settlers.

WRHS Research Library – The WRHS Research Library collections include published resources and unpublished manuscripts collections. Since its founding, the primary focus of the Research Library has been the documentation of the many facets of the history of Cleveland and Northeastern Ohio. This portrayal includes religion, politics, immigration, gender, ethnicity, transportation, business, labor, war, philanthropy, medicine, leisure, and countless other dimensions of life in the region

Collections at WRHS – The collections of the Western Reserve Historical Society tell the story of Northeast Ohio. The exhibits on display at the Cleveland History Center and Hale Farm & Village are developed from the extensive collections and provide opportunities to entertain and educate the general public visiting on a daily basis.

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The Automated Giving Program is an easy way to support WRHS on a regular basis through automatic credit card payments. When you sign up, your Annual Fund gift to WRHS helps sustain our programming and is made once a month until you opt out. Participants help WRHS save on administrative costs, thus keeping funds focused where they are most needed: on our important programs and operations. You may change or stop your monthly gifts at any time.

Download this form to enroll in our Automated Giving Program or call Call Glenn Anderson, Jr., Senior Vice President Advancement at 216-721-5722 x1401.