Gracious Gardens of Shaker Heights

Garden Tour, June 17, 2012 from 1:00 – 5:00 pm The ninth annual premier garden tour of Northeast Ohio serves up scrumptious gardens for your entertainment!  Also, don’t forget our Twilight in the Garden Benefit on June 15!

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Take a Shaker Heights Bicycle Tour

The Shaker Historical Society is offering one and half hour bicycle tours of our fair city. Learn about the history of the North Union Shakers, the Van Sweringens, home architecture, and all about modern amenities offered today.

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Cleveland’s West Side Market:

November 9, 2012 at 6:00-6:30 pm Reception, 6:30-7:30 pm Program

…100 Years and Still Cooking!

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Bee the Buzz! Adventure Camp

June 11-15, 2012 from 10:00 am-12:00 pm

Explore the wonders of the honeybee at The Shaker Historical Society!

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Shaker Sings… “Simple Gifts”

Watch this Centennial video of Shaker Heights residents singing the song ‘Simple Gifts.’

Share it with your neighbors, friends and family!

http://bit.ly/SimpleGfts

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“Distinguished Homes of Shaker Heights”

The SHS is now carrying reprints of Distinguished Homes of Shaker Heights: An Architectural Overview by Richard N. Campen in the Spirit Tree Gift Shop!

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The Selling of Peaceful Shaker Village

Extended! Shaker Heights 1905 – 1930, This exhibit tells the story of the Van Sweringen brothers’ purchase of land options and their extraordinary vision for Shaker Heights.

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Centennial Exhibit

New Permanent Exhibit!

The Van Sweringen Legacy: Shaker Heights, The Rapid, and Terminal Tower

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Plan Your Visit

Plan Your Visit

With four permanent exhibits, rotating exhibits, programs, a library, and the Spirit Tree Gift Shop, you won't want to miss a visit.
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Become a Member

Free admission to the museum and library, quarterly newsletter, 10% discount in the Spirit Tree Gift Shop, and participate in the preservation of unique local history. Join today!  
Shop

Shop

The Spirit Tree Museum Shop offers unique educational books, cards, souvenirs, and fine Shaker-style reproductions.

Welcome!

Ann Cicarella, Executive Director

Ann Cicarella, Executive Director

Founded in 1947, The Shaker Historical Society is a non-profit, educational organization committed to preserving our history, educating students of all ages, and interpreting our collections for the benefit of residents and visitors alike.

What we do for Shaker Heights:

 

  • Preserve and exhibit collections of artifacts, documents and photographs
  • Educate students about early life in historic Shaker Heights
  • Celebrate our history and architecture through community events and programs
  • Collaborate with the City of Shaker Heights and other local groups to preserve and protect Shaker Heights’ historic buildings and scenic landscapes

The Shaker Historical Society is located at 16740 South Park Boulevard in Shaker Heights, Ohio. Here, we display artifacts, documents and photographs from our collections; provide information on Shaker Heights’ history and current events, and host educational programs. We also operate a small gift shop offering our publications, Shaker gifts, and local wares.

Please stop by and visit soon!

Sincerely, Ann Cicarella

 

 

 

Sincerely,
Ann Cicarella, Executive Director

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Become a Member

Join today:
  • » Free admission to the museum and library
  • » Receive our quarterly newsletter
  • » Get a 10% discount in the Spirit Tree Gift Shop
  • » Participate in the preservation of unique local history

Donate funds and volunteer time to further the mission and educational outreach of the Shaker Historical Society.

Partnerships and Support

Thank you to the generous support of our valued public and private partners. This critical support allows the SHS preserve and share our region's rich history by developing and expanding our exhibits, programs and educational outreach initiatives.