Mingle at the Mansion: Celestial Edition

May 3, 2024 | 7-9pm | Shaker Historical Society | TICKETS REQUIRED

The eclipse may be over, but we still look to the sky for inspiration! Astrologers, astronomers, and everyone in between are invited to Mingle at the Mansion: Celestial Edition on Friday, May 3 from 7-9pm. Enjoy themed drinks and create a moon suncatcher (embrace the oxymoron) in our 1910 mansion with our new exhibition Manifestation of Light: Exploring the Shakers' Celestial Inspiration. If you're feeling introspective, add a custom tarot reading with Abide Yoga Instructor Hayleigh Robertson.

Hayleigh is a trauma-informed movement facilitator, massage therapist, reiki master, artist and musician. Connecting to the present moment is at the root of both her group classes and 1:1 bodywork. She believes that the creative powers of art and storytelling that the tarot provides makes for an excellent tool to better connect with and understand the present. Her tarot readings aren’t predictive, instead she uses the archetypal meanings of each card to help reflect the here and now, giving whoever she’s reading for autonomous power of interpretation and possibilities. 

This event is for ages 21+. General admission tickets are $30/person* for non-members and include suncatcher supplies and delicious celestial-themed appetizers and drinks. $50/person* tarot tickets include all of the above plus a 1:1 tarot reading with Hayleigh. Event attendance is limited, so purchase tickets today!

*SHS members, please email shakerhistory@shakerhistory.org for a discount code to save $10/person on general admission and tarot tickets!

Mother's Day Tea Party

May 11, 2024 | 11am-12:30pm | Shaker Historical Society | REGISTRATION REQUIRED

The Shaker Historical Society requests the pleasure of your company for tea and cakes on Saturday, May 11 at 11am! Make sure not to miss out on a teatime filled with coloring, flowers, and a celebration of (any) loving caregiver and their children. This event will include tea and other beverages, an individual bundt cake from Nothing Bundt Cakes, coloring pages, flowers, music, and laughter. Dress in your fancy or fun tea party attire!

In lieu of registration fees, we ask that attendees consider bringing a pack of diapers for our diaper drive to support Family Connections and other mothers in our community. The tea party will be held at the museum at 16740 South Park Boulevard. Seating is limited so register today at bit.ly/SHStea24

Members-Only Tour: Manifestation of Light

May 16, 2024 | 7-8pm | Shaker Historical Society | REGISTRATION REQUIRED

Shaker Historical Society and Ohio History Connection members are invited to attend a members-only tour of our current exhibition, Manifestation of Light, led by curator Jess Fijalkovich on Thursday, May 16 at 7:00pm. This guided tour provides an exclusive opportunity to hear directly from Jess, who dedicated months to researching and collaborating with archivists and scholars nationwide to explore this unique perspective on the Shakers.

Inspired by the recent solar eclipse, Manifestation of Light: Exploring the Shakers' Celestial Inspiration delves into Shaker artwork, writing, and culture inspired by the sun, moon, and stars. From gift drawings to poetry to dance, the Shakers' relationship with celestial light and cosmic geometry is grounded in real-world skills and references, providing a captivating intersection of the heavens and earth.

Due to the size of our gallery, the tour is limited to 15 people. This is a free tour but registration is required. Current SHS or OHC members can contact education@shakerhistory.org for the registration link. If you are not currently a member, please consider joining or renewing today!

Understanding and Maintaining Wood Windows and Doors

May 18, 2024 | 11am-2:30pm | Shaker Historical Society | REGISTRATION REQUIRED

Join Shaker Historical Society and CC Restoration for Understanding and Maintaining Wood Windows and Doors, an interactive workshop for owners of old homes. In the morning, we'll explore the basics of door construction, learn to address common issues like binding and draftiness, and get hands-on experience installing spring bronze weatherstripping. In the afternoon, you'll gain insights into wood windows, including basics of construction, window types and styles, and how to address common wood window maintenance such as re-roping and glazing. 

Don't miss this chance to enhance your DIY skills and ensure your home's doors and windows are in top-notch condition! This session includes hands-on work and is restricted to participants ages 18 years old and older. All attendees will be required to sign a waiver upon check-in. Workshop registration is $40* and includes a small lunch from Shaker Heights caterer Bon Vivant. Register by May 10 to be included in our lunch order: bit.ly/SHSdoors

*SHS and OHC members, please email shakerhistory@shakerhistory.org for a discount code to save $10/person!

 Empire Builders Book Launch with Lauren R. Pacini

June 6, 2024 | 7-8:30pm | Shaker Historical Society | REGISTRATION REQUIRED

The Shaker Historical Society and Shaker Heights Public Library are proud to sponsor the launch of Empire Builders: An Illustrated History of the Rise and Fall of Cleveland’s Van Sweringen Brothers (Indiana University Press, 2024), the latest book from architectural photographer and local history author Lauren R. Pacini. The first biography of the Van Sweringen brothers in more than twenty years, Empire Builders shares the remarkable rise and fall of Oris P. and Mantis J. Sweringen, brothers born into poverty with a vision that holds a lasting legacy in Shaker Heights and Cleveland.

Join us on Thursday, June 6 at 7pm to hear author Lauren Pacini discuss the book, purchase a copy, and tour a new Lissauer Gallery exhibition featuring Pacini’s architectural photographs of Van Sweringen properties.

This is a free event at the Shaker Historical Society. Due to limited space, registration is required. Limited parking is available behind the museum with overflow parking along South Park Boulevard. Please note that access to the exhibition in the second floor Lissauer Gallery requires navigation of stairs.