AppleFest 2024

September 28, 2024 | 12-4pm | Shaker Historical Society | FREE

Join the Shaker Historical Society on Saturday, September 28 for AppleFest, a family-friendly fall festival. Best of all, its free! AppleFest is a historical event for SHS, held annually from 1989-1998 on museum grounds that were once home to the Shaker apple orchards.

The festival welcomes hundreds of people to the museum for live music, performances, craft demonstrations, and live animals. All ages are welcome to attend! More information, including a schedule of events, is available on our AppleFest page.

This free community event is only made possible with our generous sponsors and donors. Donations are welcome to support this community event, or contact director@shakerhistory.org to learn more about sponsorship opportunities.

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, Cleveland Restoration Society, and Home Repair Resource Center 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

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 | Registration coming soon!

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