Brought One Dark Night — POSTPONED

The Shaker Historical Museum is a proud member of the Ohio History Connection (OHC) network of historic sites. As part of their ongoing responsibility to work respectfully with Tribal Nations, the Ohio History Connection is currently consulting on certain American Indian objects and exhibits across its sites. During this consultation process, some exhibitions may be postponed and materials may be temporarily covered or removed from view.

This work is guided by federal law and Tribal guidance and reflects our shared commitment to honoring the living cultural connections associated with these materials. We appreciate your understanding as this important work takes place.

In a letter to an old friend, Jemima Mousseau described herself as one of three Menominee children taken at night to the North Union Shaker Village in Warrensville Township. Her remarkable life, uncovered through new historical research, reveals themes of movement, resilience, and the fluid nature of identity in 19th- and early 20th-century Ohio.

Brought One Dark Night, on view March-September 2026, shares Jemima’s story in depth for the first time. The exhibition is supported in part by Cuyahoga Arts & Culture.

Exhibitions at the Shaker Historical Society are made possible with current or previous support from Cuyahoga Arts & Culture and the Ohio Arts Council.