Ohio Open Doors Warrensville West Cemetery Tour

September 19, 2026 | 10:30am-12:00pm | Warrensville West Cemetery, 3451 Lee Road | REGISTRATION REQUIRED

Did you know that Warrensville West Cemetery is the oldest extant burial ground in Cuyahoga County? This year’s program shines a spotlight on the women laid to rest there — pioneers, mothers, and community builders whose contributions have too often been overlooked.

Join the Shaker Historical Society, Shaker Heights Public Library, and the City of Shaker Heights on Saturday, September 19 for a guided tour that brings these women’s stories to the forefront while also sharing updates on the Warrensville West Cemetery Historic Preservation Master Plan.

The tour will take place at Warrensville West Cemetery, 3451 Lee Road, Shaker Heights. Parking is available in the Heinen’s parking lot or across the street at the library. All participants are required to register separately and sign a waiver upon registration or arrival.

AppleFest

September 26, 2026 | 12-4pm | Shaker Historical Society | FREE

Join our 5th Annual AppleFest, a day of history, culture, and fall harvest fun for all ages! Enjoy live music, craft demonstrations, seasonal refreshments, walking tours, and family-friendly activities in a celebration of the season. See the event schedule here!

Wild Edibles Nature Walk with Jeremy Umansky

October 10, 2026 | 10am-12pm or 12:30-2:30pm | FREE | REGISTRATION OPENS SOON

Join the Shaker Historical Society and local chef, forager, and Shaker resident Jeremy Umansky of Larder Delicatessen and Bakery for a guided nature walk at Horseshoe Lake Park, where Jeremy will point out edible plants and other wild finds along the way. Learn to identify what's growing right around us and possibly in your backyard!

Two sessions are available:

• Morning session — 10:00am-12:00pm

• Afternoon session — 12:30pm-2:30pm

This is a free event presented as part of the America250-Ohio celebration of Ohio Grows: Food & Farms. Registration is required. This event is recommended for ages 10+ but all ages are welcome! Rain date: October 17, 2026.

EXTENDED: Brought One Dark Night — June 11 - September 13, 2026

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 June 11-August 30, 2026, shares Jemima’s story in depth for the first time. This exhibit is made possible with support from the citizens of Shaker Heights and residents of Cuyahoga County through a public grant from Cuyahoga Arts & Culture.