Winter Melodies

December 14 | 2-4pm | Shaker Historical Society

We invite the community to enjoy winter melodies from the talented Nightingale Women’s A Cappella group! Stop by the Shaker Historical Society on Saturday, December 14 between 2-4pm for outdoor carols and hot chocolate, and warm up inside with holiday shopping in our gift shop with local partner vendors Cleveland Rocks and Beads, Nonlinear Nomad, Sweet Siren Bakery, and more!

This is a donation-based event with a suggested donation of $5 per person. The parking lot behind the museum will be closed, but parking is available along South Park Boulevard. If you require handicap parking or accommodations, please contact education@shakerhistory.org before Friday, December 13 so we can ensure a smooth visit!

Archives Open House

December 18 | 6-7pm | Shaker Historical Society

You are cordially invited to our Archives Open House to celebrate the completion of Phase I of our Photograph Archives project! Makialani Kanewa-Mariano, our former Archives Intern and current Education and Outreach Manager, will share information about the project and some of her favorite photographs discovered along the way.

We look forward to sharing this exciting milestone with you during our last public event of 2024! This event is offered free of charge, although we graciously welcome any donations to support future initiatives like this one at the museum.

*Please note that the Elizabeth Nord Library and Archives are located on the second floor of the museum, and there is no lift or elevator to reach the second floor.

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This project was made possible through an award from the Ohio Historical Records Advisory Board (OHRAB) through funding from the National Historical Publications and Records Commission (NHPRC), National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) and through the generous financial support of SHS member John Barber.

Historic Homes Tour

April 6 | 10am-3pm | Meet at Nature Center at Shaker Lakes | TICKETS REQUIRED

Step back in time and experience the history of Shaker Heights, the Shaker Parklands, and the Freeway Fight of the 1960s. With sweeping views and access to preserved parklands, this year’s homes will not disappoint. The program begins with a brunch and presentation highlighting the significance of the freeway fight on our local homes and greenspaces. Next, guests will join a trolley tour of four stunning and unique homes that were once in the path of the proposed freeway. Each home on West Park, South Park, and Shaker Boulevards is rich with history, which will be detailed on this tour.

Limited tickets available. $160 per person, $125* for Shaker Historical Society or Nature Center Members. Inclement weather date: April 13. Please list any food/drink allergies or restrictions during registration. Booties provided, or bring house shoes. Attendees must be able to navigate stairs.

*SHS members, please contact shakerhistory@shakerhistory.org for the promo code.