Life in the Western Reserve - November 21, 2024
When Moses Cleaveland came west from Connecticut in the 1790s, he and his survey team entered the land then called the Western Reserve. For November, we’ll examine the land his team explored, the people they met, and the way the people who came after them capitalized on Northeast Ohio’s unique resources.
- Ages 3-5 and 6-8 will learn Early Northeast Ohio history, focusing on how canals and trading shaped the landscape of the Cleveland area.
- Ages 9-12 and 13+ will focus on Moses Cleaveland’s journey. Through hands-on activities, they will explore the ups and downs of that trip, his interactions with Native Americans, and how he worked with surveyors to map out the future site of the city of Cleveland.
Program Admission rates:
- Students (ages 3-18; pre-registration highly recommended): $8
- Parents/Guardians: Free
- Children ages 0-2: Free
- Parking: $8 per car, flat rate - paid onsite at CHC before leaving.
A Homeschool Field Trip Season Pass is available for 2024-2025 at $55. Click here to purchase through our online store. Purchasing a Season Pass guarantees your spot for all eight sessions over the course of the year.
If you participate in the Ohio Afterschool Child Enrichment (ACE) educational savings account program, your Homeschool Field Trip admissions may be eligible for reimbursement. However, if you are considering purchasing a WRHS membership for reimbursement through that program, please note that program rules only allow reimbursement approvals for the $90 Household membership and (new!) the $125 Passport membership.
Logistical Information:
- All programs run from 10am-12pm on the program date.
- Please arrive by 9:50am to check in so we may start on time.
- Families may bring packed lunches to eat onsite after the program.
- Admission to a Homeschool Field Trip Day includes admission to the museum for the rest of the day.
Please note: homeschool groups or collectives may also schedule group tours or programs at WRHS. Options for the Cleveland History Center are available here.
Any questions? Contact education@wrhs.org or call 216-721-5722 ext. 1503.
