Thanksgiving Dessert-a-thon

September 28 - November 14, 2024 | ORDER DESSERT HERE

Make your Thanksgiving even sweeter with the Shaker Historical Society's first-ever Thanksgiving Dessert-a-thon! This special fundraiser is designed to take the stress out of your holiday preparations while supporting a good cause. Choose from a mouthwatering selection of desserts, including classic apple pies, indulgent pecan pie brownies, and festive pumpkin cakes: givebutter.com/shs-desserts-2024

Your sweet treats will be delivered* to your doorstep during the week of Thanksgiving, giving you more time to focus on celebrating with your loved ones. Best of all, every purchase helps fund our fall programming, allowing us to continue offering engaging and educational events at the Shaker Historical Society.

*Free delivery is available to residents of Shaker Heights and those within a 2-mile radius of the Shaker Historical Society. For those outside this area, please contact us at info@shakerhistory.org to arrange for pick-up or inquire about delivery options before placing your order.

Century House Birthday Party

October 24, 2024 | 6-8pm | Van Aken District | FREE

The Shaker Historical Society is partnering with the Shaker Heights Public Library, City of Shaker Heights, and Cleveland Restoration Society for our annual Century House Birthday Party! 

All Shaker residents are invited to learn about home-related resources and information while enjoying cake and ice cream to celebrate the new batch of century homes in Shaker Heights.

Grab dinner in the Van Aken District Market Hall and swing by our tables for information and dessert!

Don‘t forget to order a house plaque to celebrate your home's 100th birthday! Click here to order one today

'Tis the gift to be simple: Aaron Copland Meets the Shakers in Shaker Heights

November 7, 2024 | 7:00-8:30pm | Zoom | REGISTRATION REQUIRED

Shaker leader Ann Lee and her followers arrived in the United States in 1774 and settled in Watervliet, New York near Albany. Two centuries later, composer Aaron Copland, who incorporated the Shaker tune “Simple Gifts” in his award-winning 1944 ballet score for Appalachian Spring, visited Cleveland for a weeklong celebration of his music sponsored by the Cleveland Orchestra. During this visit, Copland was invited by Roger Lee Hall to meet Maine Shakers who were presenting a workshop for Shaker Heights teachers. This would be the only meeting between Copland and the Shakers.

Join the Shaker Historical Society, Shaker Heights Public Library, and Roger Lee Hall to explore the origins of “Simple Gifts,” its adaptations by folk artists like Judy Collins and its influence on Sydney Carter’s song “Lord of the Dance.” Hall will also discuss Aaron Copland’s connection with Shaker music and his historic meeting with the Sabbathday Lake Shakers. This is a free virtual event, but registration is required at bit.ly/coplandshakers

About the Speaker: Roger Lee Hall, a music preservationist in Massachusetts, is the Director of the Center for American Music Preservation (CAMP). He has been researching and writing about Shaker music for 50 years, compiling 20 collections and producing several CDs of Shaker music, including Celestial Praises, Gentle Words, and My Shaker Home. His latest release, A Shaker Music Miscellany, features audio material from the 1974 Shaker Heights teacher workshop with the Shakers. Hall completed his Ph.D. dissertation on North Union Shaker music at Case Western Reserve University in the 1970s, which was later published by PineTree Press. For his contributions to American music preservation, he has been listed in Who's Who in America.

Veterans Day Cemetery Tour

November 9, 2024 | 11am-12:30pm | 3451 Lee Road | REGISTRATION REQUIRED

Did you know Warrensville West Cemetery is the final resting place of veterans from five wars? Join the Shaker Historical Society, Shaker Heights Public Library, and City of Shaker Heights on Saturday, November 9 at 11:00am for a cemetery tour to hear the stories of local veterans and to learn more about the Warrensville West Cemetery Historic Preservation Master Plan.

The tour will be held at Warrensville West Cemetery, 3451 Lee Road, Shaker Heights. All participants must register separately at bit.ly/WWC-tour-2024. 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 Brianna Treleven at director@shakerhistory.org.

Trivia Night with Shaker Historical Society

November 14, 2024 | Midnight Owl Brewing Company | $20 | PURCHASE TICKETS

Join the Shaker Historical Society for trivia night at Midnight Owl Brewing Company on Thursday, November 14! Gather your friends or compete on your own, and get ready for questions about three of our favorite things: SHAKER HEIGHTS, CLEVELAND, and HISTORY

But this is more than just a trivia night—it's a chance to support a great cause. All proceeds go towards our educational and internship programs at the museum, helping us inspire the next generation of historians and history enthusiasts.

Tickets are $20/person with food and drink sold separately. Come early to relax with a beverage and enjoy a big ol' pretzel or house made empanada. We will have prizes between rounds with a grand finale prize: a private tour and tasting at Midnight Owl! 

Questions? Contact Brianna at director@shakerhistory.org