Ohio Open Doors Warrensville West Cemetery Tour

September 19, 2026 | 10:30am-12:00pm | Warrensville West Cemetery, 3451 Lee Road | REGISTRATION OPENS IN AUGUST

Did you know that Warrensville West Cemetery is the oldest extant burial ground in Cuyahoga County? This year’s program shines a spotlight on the women laid to rest there — pioneers, mothers, and community builders whose contributions have too often been overlooked.

Join the Shaker Historical Society, Shaker Heights Public Library, and the City of Shaker Heights on Saturday, September 19 for a guided tour that brings these women’s stories to the forefront while also sharing updates on the Warrensville West Cemetery Historic Preservation Master Plan.

The tour will take place at Warrensville West Cemetery, 3451 Lee Road, Shaker Heights. Parking is available in the Heinen’s parking lot or across the street at the library. All participants are required to register separately and sign a waiver upon registration or arrival.

Brought One Dark Night — June 11 - August 30, 2026

In a letter to an old friend, Jemima Mousseau described herself as one of three Menominee children taken at night to the North Union Shaker Village in Warrensville Township. Her remarkable life, uncovered through new historical research, reveals themes of movement, resilience, and the fluid nature of identity in 19th- and early 20th-century Ohio.

Brought One Dark Night, on view June 11-August 30, 2026, shares Jemima’s story in depth for the first time. This exhibit is made possible with support from the citizens of Shaker Heights and residents of Cuyahoga County through a public grant from Cuyahoga Arts & Culture.