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CLEVELAND HISTORY CENTER of the WESTERN RESERVE HISTORICAL SOCIETY 2015 - 2016 PROGRAM GUIDE Non-Profit Org. US Postage PAID Cleveland, Ohio Permit No. 1755 Cleveland History Center 10825 East Boulevard Cleveland, Ohio 44106 www.wrhs.org The Western Reserve Historical Society is supported in part by the residents Western Reserve Historical Society of Cuyahoga County through a public grant from Cuyahoga Arts & Culture. History Center Sponsorship, bequests, grants, admissions, and other funding are used by WRHS to preserve and enrich the regions artistic and cultural heritage 10825 East Boulevard Cleveland, Ohio 44106 CLEVELAND HISTORY CENTER of the of WESTERN PROGRAM 2015 - 2016 R ESERVE HISTORICAL ESERVE G UIDE S OCIETY INTroDucTION Kidzibits Hands-on Gallery Kidzibits inspires our young visitors, from pre-school through age 9, to explore and engage with history. Adults will find something for them as well—so bring the whole family! Euclid Beach Park Grand Carousel Colorful, hand-carved wooden horses, once at Euclid Beach Park on Cleveland’s lakefront, welcome riders once again in the Carousel Pavilion at the Cleveland History Center. Visitors are able to ride the Euclid Beach Park Grand Carousel. Two carousel ride tokens are given for each paid museum admission. We invite you to visit the Cleveland History Center of the Western Reserve Historical Society Special Events 4 Current and Upcoming Exhibits 11 Early Childhood Programs 12 School and Youth Programs 13 Online Resources at the Founded in 1867, the Western Reserve Historical Society is Northeast Ohio’s Western Reserve premier storyteller. It is one of the oldest and largest nonprofit regional “Study Break” Programs 20 Historical Society historical societies in the nation. WRHS operates two main facilities, the Hands on History 22 View our collections Cleveland History Center in University Circle and Hale Farm & Village in the Speakers Bureau 24 through our brand-new Cuyahoga Valley. Activities at the Museum 30 Digital Repository – a great resource for history The Cleveland History Center presents the glitter and industry of the Gilded Age To schedule a program with the enthusiasts, researchers and through the history of Cleveland’s millionaires and entrepreneurs, as well as Cleveland History Center, teachers alike! For access the diverse lives of the people of Northeast Ohio, past and present. This please call 216-721-5722 x1502 or to photographs, documents recently-renovated campus is home to the Society’s educational and research email [email protected] and videos on a variety of facilities, major permanent and changing exhibition galleries, the Museum Store, Cleveland history topics, and administration offices. These historic resources at the Cleveland History Address, Hours, and Contact Information please visit: Center celebrate Northeast Ohio’s rich and diverse history: 10825 East Boulevard, Cleveland, Ohio, 44106 http://digital.wrhs.org/ Tuesday-Saturday: 10:00 am – 5:00 pm The Crawford Auto Aviation Museum Sunday: Noon – 5:00 pm This collection highlights the technological advances and social mobility in (216) 721-5722 American society and reflects the intersection of design, art, and transportation. www.wrhs.org www.clevelandhistorycenter.org The Research Library and Archives Research Library and Archives open Thursday-Saturday: 10:00 am – 5:00 pm This research center is the largest relating to American history in northern Ohio and features renowned Civil War, Shaker and cultural archives, enabling Admission individuals and families to discover their own family history. WRHS members, Active Military with ID, and Children 2 and under are free $10 adults, $9 senior, $5 children (age 3-12) The Chisholm Halle Costume Wing Group rates available, visit www.wrhs.org The costume wing showcases a 40,000 object collection of clothing, textiles and For membership information, visit www.wrhs.org/Membership accessories that is international in scope and includes designs from the mid-18th century to the contemporary. Entrance to the Research Library and to exhibits is included with general admission. Parking is available for $$ in the Cleveland History Center lot off Hay-McKinney and Bingham-Hanna Mansions Magnolia Drive (Special Event parking prices may vary). A modest selection of These houses, which previously belonged to prominent Clevelanders, showcase beverages and snacks are available in the Museum Store. The Cleveland History the Society’s outstanding collection of fine and decorative arts. Both mansions Center is accessible to all. are available for self-guided tours, and guided tours of Hay-McKinney Mansion are available Friday-Sunday. 2 3 SpecIAL EVENTS YOUNG PROFESSIONALS PUB CRAWL – HISTORY ON TAP Saturday, September 12th, 1:00 pm – 5:30 pm Tickets $7 | $5 for WRHS members | $20 for a set of 3 tickets The History on Tap series hits the road with this fourth biannual Historic Pub Crawl, made possible by the WRHS Young Professionals Auxiliary. The fall 2015 Crawl will take participants on a tour of the Flats and its watering holes, led by Lead Interpreter Chad Malkamaki. For more information, please visit www.wrhs.org/events SIEGAL LIFELONG LEARNING – JEWS AND THE CLEVELAND GARMENT INDUSTRY Weekly, Wednesday, October 7th – Wednesday, November 11th Offered through Case Western Reserve University | Advance registration required Explore the history of Jews in the Cleveland garment industry during the 19th NEW THIS FALL! HISTORY ON TAP and 20th centuries as highlighted in the visually stunning new book, A Stitch in Time. Sean Martin, Ph.D., author and Curator for Jewish American History will Second Thursdays, August-November, 5:00 – 8:00 pm guide discussions and analysis of the impact of the industry and its leaders on Tickets $7 at the door | $5 advance purchase | Free for WRHS members the city, as well as facilitate examinations of the primary sources that went into Visit the Cleveland History Center after-hours for a tall glass of History—it’s making the book. on tap! Happy hour libations, light hors d’oeuvres, trivia, rarely-seen artifacts, photo ops, and hands-on activities accompany a unique theme each month to For more information, please visit take you back to moments in Cleveland’s exceptional past. www.siegallifelonglearning.org/history--culture.html For more information about History on Tap events, please call Programming at 216-721-5722 x1502 COFFEE WITH A CURATOR – August 13th – Secret Soiree LOVE ThOSE CARS Celebrate cocktail culture of years past in the Bingham-Hanna Mansion. Take a drink in the Hanna Speakeasy, play lawn games in the Secret Garden, Wednesday, October 21st, 10:30 am – 12:00 pm and 1:30 – 3:00 pm and get your photo taken in our historic photo booth. Part of a four-week program through Tri-C | Advance registration required WRHS Curator of Transportation Derek E. Moore presents “Love Those Cars,” an September 10th - Oddities from the Archives overview of Cleveland automotive history and tips on how to identify unknown Take a peek at some of the weird and wonderful items from the WRHS vehicles in your family photographs. Also, gain insight into how the Marque Files collections in the Research Library, enjoy a drink under the glow of Chief at the WRHS Research Library can be used to investigate classic cars. Bring a Wahoo, and try your hand at trivia! vintage photo featuring your favorite family car to share with the group. October 8th - Toast the Ghosts For more information, please visit Explore Cleveland’s historic fascination with the paranormal in the Hay- www.tri-c.edu/workforce/courses/course-4117.html McKinney Mansion—the perfect start to the Halloween season! November 12th - Cars by Twilight Experience all things Automotive in the Crawford Auto Aviation Museum during this final Happy Hour experience of the season. 4 5 SpecIAL EVENTS (continued) HOLIDAY CIRCLEFEST Sunday, December 6th, 12:00 – 5:00 pm Free Admission to the Museum CircleFest is the perfect kickoff to the holiday season. Join the Cleveland History Center for family fun, crafts, music and treats. Then, introduce family and friends to University Circle, Cleveland’s neighborhood without borders, on this day of free admission to over a dozen cultural treasures in the area. For more information, please visit www.wrhs.org/events 100 YEAR CLUB OF THE WESTERN RESERVE ANNUAL DINNER Monday, December 7th, 5:30 – 9:00 pm Reservations and ticket purchase required This annual celebration recognizes century-old organizations of Northeast Ohio. The inductees are joined by younger peer companies and institutions to reflect FRANK WILCOX: ARTIST AS HISTORIAN on our region’s past, celebrate our modern-day success and imagine a more EXHIBIT OpENING prosperous future. Friday, November 27th For more information, call Lisa Leaman at (216) 721-5722 x1522 This new exhibit highlights the career of one of the Cleveland School’s most loved and admired artists, Frank Wilcox, who has left us with a rich treasure trove of artwork that reflects the history of Cleveland, northeast Ohio, other regions of America and the world he traveled during his lifetime. Join us for the MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. DAY exhibit grand opening on November 27th, as we unveil a collection of his works Monday, January 18th, 10:00 am – 5:00 pm at the Cleveland History Center. The exhibit runs through April 30th, 2016. Free admission to the museum Visit the Cleveland History Center and join in our celebration of the life and For more information, please visit www.wrhs.org legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. through minds-on activities. We will ask guests to consider and answer the question, “What is your cause?” CELEBRATIONS: HOLIDAY TRADITIONS IN CLEVELAND SOMEWHERE IN TIME 1936: ALL EYES ON CLEVELAND Friday, November 27th through Sunday, January 3rd Saturday, January 23rd, 7:00 pm to midnight. (Doors open at 6:30 pm.) Included with Admission; includes two ride tokens for the Grand Carousel Travel back in time to 1936 – the first year of the Great Lakes Exposition, the Create a new holiday tradition for your family! Stroll through memory lane and Republican National Convention, as well as Eliot Ness and the Torso Murders.