Upcoming Events
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2024 Programs & Events
Mingle at the Mansion: Celestial Edition
May 3, 2024 | 7-9pm | Shaker Historical Society | TICKETS COMING SOON
Save the date! On May 3, our first Mingle at the Mansion of 2024 looks to the sky for inspiration. Astrologers, astronomers, and everyone in between are welcome to enjoy themed drinks and activities in our 1910 mansion with our new exhibition Manifestation of Light: Exploring the Shakers' Celestial Inspiration.
Details and tickets coming soon!
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!
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.
Self-Guided Tours
If you are interested in learning about Shaker Heights on your own time, please download one of our driving or bike tours: