Mingle at the Mansion: Celestial Edition

May 3, 2024 | 7-9pm | Shaker Historical Society | TICKETS REQUIRED

The eclipse may be over, but we still look to the sky for inspiration! Astrologers, astronomers, and everyone in between are invited to Mingle at the Mansion: Celestial Edition on Friday, May 3 from 7-9pm. Enjoy themed drinks and create a moon suncatcher (embrace the oxymoron) in our 1910 mansion with our new exhibition Manifestation of Light: Exploring the Shakers' Celestial Inspiration. If you're feeling introspective, add a custom tarot reading with Abide Yoga Instructor Hayleigh Robertson.

Hayleigh is a trauma-informed movement facilitator, massage therapist, reiki master, artist and musician. Connecting to the present moment is at the root of both her group classes and 1:1 bodywork. She believes that the creative powers of art and storytelling that the tarot provides makes for an excellent tool to better connect with and understand the present. Her tarot readings aren’t predictive, instead she uses the archetypal meanings of each card to help reflect the here and now, giving whoever she’s reading for autonomous power of interpretation and possibilities. 

This event is for ages 21+. General admission tickets are $30/person* for non-members and include suncatcher supplies and delicious celestial-themed appetizers and drinks. $50/person* tarot tickets include all of the above plus a 1:1 tarot reading with Hayleigh. Event attendance is limited, so purchase tickets today!

*SHS members, please email shakerhistory@shakerhistory.org for a discount code to save $10/person on general admission and tarot tickets!

Mother's Day Tea Party

May 11, 2024 | 11am-12:30pm | Shaker Historical Society | REGISTRATION REQUIRED

The Shaker Historical Society requests the pleasure of your company for tea and cakes on Saturday, May 11 at 11am! Make sure not to miss out on a teatime filled with coloring, flowers, and a celebration of (any) loving caregiver and their children. This event will include tea and other beverages, an individual bundt cake from Nothing Bundt Cakes, coloring pages, flowers, music, and laughter. Dress in your fancy or fun tea party attire!

In lieu of registration fees, we ask that attendees consider bringing a pack of diapers for our diaper drive to support Family Connections and other mothers in our community. The tea party will be held at the museum at 16740 South Park Boulevard. Seating is limited so register today at bit.ly/SHStea24

Members-Only Tour: Manifestation of Light

May 16, 2024 | 7-8pm | Shaker Historical Society | REGISTRATION REQUIRED

Shaker Historical Society and Ohio History Connection members are invited to attend a members-only tour of our current exhibition, Manifestation of Light, led by curator Jess Fijalkovich on Thursday, May 16 at 7:00pm. This guided tour provides an exclusive opportunity to hear directly from Jess, who dedicated months to researching and collaborating with archivists and scholars nationwide to explore this unique perspective on the Shakers.

Inspired by the recent solar eclipse, Manifestation of Light: Exploring the Shakers' Celestial Inspiration delves into Shaker artwork, writing, and culture inspired by the sun, moon, and stars. From gift drawings to poetry to dance, the Shakers' relationship with celestial light and cosmic geometry is grounded in real-world skills and references, providing a captivating intersection of the heavens and earth.

Due to the size of our gallery, the tour is limited to 15 people. This is a free tour but registration is required. Current SHS or OHC members can contact education@shakerhistory.org for the registration link. If you are not currently a member, please consider joining or renewing today!

Luminous Botanica by Sequoia Bostick — March 8 - May 26, 2024

As the signs of spring emerge outside, explore an illustrative world of peaceful botanical wonder in Luminous Botanica, a solo exhibition by Sequoia Bostick in our Lissauer Gallery. Sequoia's work features a variety of plant themed scenes that show her love for the colorful beauty and serenity of nature and plant care.

Sequoia Bostick is an Illustrator, maker, and designer living in Cleveland, Ohio. She creates pieces that are self contained narratives with the purpose of capturing the essence of a single moment, or emotion. As of late, her work has evolved through the use of color theory and shape language to enhance the slice of life illustration experience.

Luminous Botanica is on view in the second floor Lissauer Gallery through May 26, 2024.

Manifestation of Light: Exploring the Shakers' Celestial Inspiration — March 8 - August 11, 2024

Inspired by the highly anticipated solar eclipse, Manifestation of Light: Exploring the Shakers' Celestial Inspiration delves into Shaker artwork, writing, and culture inspired by the sun, moon, and stars. From gift drawings to poetry to dance, the Shakers' relationship with celestial light and cosmic geometry is grounded in real-world skills and references, providing a captivating intersection of the heavens and earth.

Manifestation of Light is made possible in part by Ohio Humanities and the National Endowment for the Humanities and will be on view through August 11, 2024.