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Peek into our archives this Thursday, August 28 at 5:30pm!
Upcoming Programs & Events
Archives Open House
August 28 | 5:30-6:30pm | Shaker Historical Society | FREE
Join our Archives Open House on Thursday, August 28 to celebrate Phase II of our Photograph Archives project! Hilary Gallito, our Archives Intern, will be on hand for this casual gathering to share updates on the project, showcase some of her favorite photographs, and demonstrate how to access our photo archives. No registration is required.
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.
Summer Saturdays @ Fairfax Market
August 30, 2025 | 1-5pm | Fairfax Market, 2190 E 105th St. Cleveland, OH 44106 | FREE
Join us for the final Summer Saturday of 2025 at Fairfax Market! We'll be tabling alongside local makers, food trucks, musicians, and artists to share the vibrant history of Shaker Heights with our neighbors. Stop by to shop and soak up those late summer vibes!
Lee-Harvard Block Party
September 6, 2025 | 12-6pm | Eldamere Ave. between E. 176th + E. 173rd | FREE
Our neighbors in Lee-Harvard are hosting their third annual Block Party, a celebration of the people, places, and history that make this community strong. This year’s theme, “Streets,” honors the paths that connect our stories, including our shared roots in Warrensville Township.
The Lee-Harvard Block Party features live music, food trucks, children’s activities, and local vendors. We’ll be there from 12-4pm sharing stories of the history that links Shaker Heights and Lee-Harvard. Come join us in celebrating our past and envisioning the future together!
Shaker Historical Hike @ Hike & Run
September 14, 2025 | 8:45-10:45am | Nature Center at Shaker Lakes | REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Bust out your walking shoes and join the Shaker Historical Society for a history-focused 2-mile hike around Lower Lake during the Nature Center's annual Hike & Run! Hikers will learn through stories, photographs, and historic sites how the landscape around Lower Lake has changed as land use and urban development evolved since the 19th century. This tour may include elevation changes with hills and stairs.
Learn more and register at shakerlakes.org/hikerun.
Learn more on our Upcoming Events page!
Current & Upcoming Exhibits
Shaker Sells — March 7 - September 7, 2025
In the 19th century, the Shaker name signified quality through the brooms, furniture, seeds, and medicinal herbs that sustained their communities. After the decline of Cleveland’s North Union Village, the Van Sweringen brothers repurposed Shaker imagery to market Shaker Heights as an idyllic escape from industrial Cleveland. Their exclusive suburb contradicted Shaker values, yet the romanticized image of a “peaceful Shaker village” fueled the city’s growth and remains a lasting brand to today.
Shaker Sells is co-curated by Cleveland State University student Elliot Rendall and is supported in part by residents of Cuyahoga County through a public grant from Cuyahoga Arts & Culture.
What if...Why not? — September 27, 2025 - February 15, 2026
Cleveland artist Chi-Irena Wong invites viewers into a playful and absurd world where the illogical becomes ordinary. Through humorous “what if” scenarios—like grocery shopping in claw machines, wearing shoes as hats, or dining on lint-burgers—her work challenges perceptions of what is normal and what is absurd. Layered with quirky details and whimsical characters, the pieces reward active looking, sparking discovery and delight. Wong’s fantastical worlds encourage us to question our own reality with humor and curiosity, leaving space for joy, laughter, and the invention of our own silly possibilities.
What if...Why not? opens September 27 during AppleFest and will be on view through February 15, 2026. This exhibition is supported in part by residents of Cuyahoga County through a public grant from Cuyahoga Arts & Culture.
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