The Shaker Historical Society is a non-profit organization, established in 1947 to provide stewardship for our region’s significant history.
Explore Shaker history with an interactive timeline.
Warrensville Township was established in 1814. The first permanent settler in Warrensville Township was Daniel Warren.
The Shaker movement in America was characterized by communal living, celibacy, confession of sins, pacifism, belief in the equality of all people, and daily living designed to bring about the Kingdom of Heaven on earth.
In 1906, entrepreneurs O.P. and M.J. Van Sweringen developed Shaker Village, later called Shaker Heights, as one of the first “Garden City” suburbs in this country.
Featuring writing by interns, trustees and employees, our blog is an inside look at the museum, its collections, and more.
Documents, books, maps and more for researchers and those interested in Shaker history.
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.
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