Bike Shaker: Explore a Garden City

August 17, 2024 | 10am-12pm | Meet at Shaker Historical Society | REGISTRATION REQUIRED

Our August tour highlights the origins of Shaker Heights as the first planned garden-style suburb in Ohio. Led by experienced cyclists and an SHS tour guide, this ride will take place Saturday, August 17 from 10am-12pm and will visit sites around the city that illustrate Garden City elements.

A helmet and waiver are required for each rider. Each tour is capped at 20 participants with a minimum of 5 participants. A rain date will be set if necessary. Tickets are $15 for adults and $5 for youth 17 and younger. Shaker Historical Society and Ohio History Connection members can save 50% on tickets by contacting education@shakerhistory.org for the discount code.

Don't have a bike? Borrow one (or more) of our 8 adult-size bikes for FREE on this guided tour (first come, first served).

A Museums for All discount is available to those receiving food assistance (SNAP benefits). Please email education@shakerhistory.org for more information.

Ohio Open Doors Warrensville West Cemetery Tour

September 7, 2024 | 10am-12pm | 3451 Lee Road | REGISTRATION REQUIRED

Did you know Warrenville West Cemetery is the oldest extant burial ground in Cuyahoga County? Join the Shaker Historical Society, Shaker Heights Public Library, and City of Shaker Heights on Saturday, September 7 from 10am-12pm for a cemetery tour to hear the stories of those buried in the cemetery including the North Union Shakers, pioneer families, Manx settlers, and veterans of five wars. You will also learn more about the Warrensville West Cemetery Historic Preservation Master Plan implementation and the preservation of this piece of local history.

The tour will be held at Warrensville West Cemetery, 3451 Lee Road, Shaker Heights. All participants must register separately at bit.ly/WWC-tour. Parking is available in the Heinen's parking lot or across the street at the library. Sturdy footwear is encouraged due to the uneven terrain. This is a rain or shine event that will only be cancelled in the event of extreme weather. Questions? Contact Andrew Slifkin at education@shakerhistory.org.

Building an Empire: The Architecture of the Van Sweringens — June 6 - August 25, 2024

Explore the historic properties of O.P. and M.J. Van Sweringen in Building an Empire: The Architecture of the Van Sweringens by architectural photographer and local history author Lauren R. Pacini. Featuring interior and exterior photographs, Building an Empire shares glimpses of notable Van Sweringen properties, including the South Park mansion, the Daisy Hill mansion, and the Union Terminal complex. This exhibition celebrates the launch of Pacini’s latest book Empire Builders: An Illustrated History of the Rise and Fall of Cleveland’s Van Sweringen Brothers (Indiana University Press, 2024) and is on view in the museum’s Lissauer Gallery from June 6-August 25, 2024.

Manifestation of Light: Exploring the Shakers' Celestial Inspiration — March 8 - August 11, 2024

Inspired by the highly anticipated 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.

Manifestation of Light is made possible in part by Ohio Humanities and the National Endowment for the Humanities and will be on view through August 11, 2024.