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Serving as the headquarters for the Western Reserve Historical Society, Cleveland History Center shares the story of Northeast Ohio through items, documents and artifacts.

Through the use of the Western Reserve Historical Society’s extensive collections Cleveland History Center provides the public with a much-needed sense of place in today’s mobile society. Each document and artifact tells a story that personally engages individuals, young and old to make these stories come alive. Journey through Cleveland’s history from 1796 to today, with the extensive collection and interactive exhibits at the Cleveland History Center. Ride on the restored Euclid Beach Park Grand Carousel, walk through two historic mansions, experience the evolution of the automobile in Cleveland and the world in the Crawford Auto-Aviation Museum, and discover "why Cleveland."

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Cleveland Starts Here

Cleveland Starts Here

A place to discover the rich history of Cleveland and the region once commonly known as the Western Reserve. A place for Northeast Ohioans to locate their own stories and place themselves in the rich story of Cleveland and Northeast Ohio

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100 Year Club | Cocktail Reception and Induction Ceremony
Cleveland History Center
Homeschool Field Trip Day: Curator's Choice!
Homeschool Field Trip Day: Curator's Choice!
Cleveland History Center
Warmth of the Hearth: An Evening with Bob Rose
Warmth of the Hearth: An Evening with Bob Rose
Cleveland History Center
Entrepreneurship for Girl Scouts!
Entrepreneurship for Girl Scouts!
Cleveland History Center
Homeschool Field Trip Day: Entrepreneurship
Homeschool Field Trip Day: Entrepreneurship
Cleveland History Center
Municipal Murder: The Final Pitch - Jan 15
Cleveland History Center
American Dream - Film Series
Cleveland History Center
Municipal Murder: The Final Pitch - Jan 22
Cleveland History Center
Municipal Murder: The Final Pitch - Feb 5
Cleveland History Center
Municipal Murder: The Final Pitch - Feb 12
Cleveland History Center
Homeschool Field Trip Day: Transportation
Homeschool Field Trip Day: Transportation
Cleveland History Center
Municipal Murder: The Final Pitch - Feb 26
Cleveland History Center
Municipal Murder: The Final Pitch - Mar 5
Cleveland History Center
Homeschool Field Trip Day: Hollywood on the Cuyahoga
Homeschool Field Trip Day: Hollywood on the Cuyahoga
Cleveland History Center
Homeschool Field Trip Day: America 250
Homeschool Field Trip Day: America 250
Cleveland History Center

Collections

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Experience Cleveland like never before through vast and varied collections covering family history, community history, entrepreneurship, and technological innovation.

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School Visits

Make WRHS your partner in learning. Curriculum rooted in Ohio's Learning Standards is the core of our immersive field experiences at the Cleveland History Center and Hale Farm & Village.

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Throughout the Cleveland History Center in University Circle, guests enjoy stunning décor, classic architectural detail, and historic collections. With distinctive settings and flexible floor space, the museum is a great venue for corporate events, client entertainment, holiday parties, birthday parties, weddings and more.

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About

The Cleveland History Center serves as headquarters for Western Reserve Historical Society and as a museum for all.

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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 ↗

Phone
(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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