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Monday November 4, 6:00pm: Annual Members Meeting at The Federated Church. The Annual Members Meeting and Potluck will be on Monday, November 4th at 6pm at Federated Church on Bell Street. RSVP to admin@chagrinhistory.org or 440-247-4695. Please let us know if you are bringing a side dish or appetizer. The History Center will provide the meat and the dessert. Please look over the September/October newsletter, The Exponent, and come prepared to vote on the two new members of our Board of Trustees. Their bios are in the newsletter.

Saturday, December 7, 1:00-3:00pm: Holiday Open House Join us at the Chagrin History Center (87 E. Washington St.) for our Annual Holiday Open House! This year, we are celebrating a vintage holiday season, highlighting what holidays were like in the 1940s. This family friendly event is free to the public. There will be refreshments served, and we ask our members to please bring a cookie plate or dessert to share. Please let Maggie know what you are bringing by emailing admin@chagrinhistory.org or calling 440.247.4695

2024 Past Events

Saturday October 12 & Sunday October 13, 3:30, 4:00, and 4:30pm: Spirits Alive! A Tour of Evergreen Hill Cemetery Join us for our seventh annual Spirits Alive! Evergreen Hill Cemetery tour. You will be guided to several graves and meet with spirits in the cemetery who will tell you their story. While this is an annual event, the spirits who come out to talk to you are different each year. This year you will hear stories from well-known Chagrin residents and some who had important roles in the early years of the Chagrin Falls Historical Society! Buy tickets here

Saturday, September 21, 6:00pm – The Diamond Gala: An Event to Benefit Chagrin History Center

Help us celebrate our Diamond Anniversary, 75 years collecting and preserving Chagrin Falls history! We are incredibly grateful to serve the Chagrin Falls community every day. The Chagrin History Center plays a vital role in village life and serves the Chagrin Valley through education and community outreach. We rely on your generosity and support!

This fundraiser will be held at the beautiful Crystal Brook Farm at 19000 Snyder Rd. in Bainbridge Township and will feature Nomad Catering, The Swamp Boogie Band, basket raffles, open bar, and more! Click here for ticket information.

Thursday, July 4, 8:30am-2pm– July 4th Community Celebration at Triangle Park. Safe Routes Bike Parade; Pet Parade; Ceremony; Fab 4th Car Show

Saturday, June 1, 10am-5pm – 2024 Historic Home & Garden Tour

The Chagrin History Center is proud to present the Historic Chagrin Falls Home and Garden Tour on Saturday, June 1, 2024 from 10am-5pm. Our Gold Sponsor is Hemlock Landscapes.

We have five fabulous homes lined up and a top floor apartment on N. Main St., the historic meeting place of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows (I.O.O.F). Advanced tickets are $25 and day of the tour are $30. This year, we are offering a ticket + boxed lunch option with Lemon Falls Café/Marketplace! This ticket is $45 and includes your admission and boxed lunch. See below for more information on the Boxed Lunch ticket. Maps and information on the homes will be provided in your program which you will need to pick up at the History Center the week of the tour. Click here to purchase tickets.

Monday, March 11, 6pm – Interurban Railway History – SOLD OUT

In 1897, the Cleveland and Chagrin Falls Electric Railway, known as the Interurban, was established. As part of the electric railway system that connected to Cleveland, the Interurban provided ease of travel for Chagrin Falls residents and commuters, though the rides weren’t always smooth sailing. Join Chagrin History Center volunteer, Scott Hageman, as he presents the history of the Interurban Railway. This event is free, light refreshments will be served. RSVP to admin@chagrinhistory.org or 440.247.4695

Sunday, March 3, 2pm – Chagrin Falls through the eyes of Bill Watterson – Join Historian John Bourisseau as looks into Bill Watterson’s early works in the Chagrin Valley Herald from 1976-1979 covering topics still relevant to Chagrin today- parking, bridge construction, and more! This program will be held at Township Hall, 83 N. Main St., Chagrin Falls. This event is free to the public, light refreshments will be served. RSVP to admin@chagrinhistory.org or 440.247.4695 by Friday, March 1, 2024.

Saturday, February 24, 11-3pm – Pioneer Day – Have you ever wondered what life was like in the 1800s? Want to learn a new crafting skill? This free, family friendly event gives visitors the opportunity to learn about pioneer life in early Chagrin! We will feature early arts and crafts, such as weaving, spinning, quilting, knitting, butter churning, and live Blacksmith demonstrations!

Saturday, January 20, 2-4pm – John Bourisseau Appreciation Party – Join us as we celebrate John Bourisseau’s 14 years as President of the Board of Trustees! John is stepped down as President this year, but is continuing his role as Historian for Chagrin History Center! Light refreshments will be served.

2023 Past Events

Friday, March 10, 2023- 5-7pm- Exhibit Opening Reception Places, Events, & Celebrations: What We Wore. RSVP 440.247.4695

Monday, March 13, 2023- 7:00pm- Houses on the Move!– Encore Presentation. Did you know that more than 40 houses and buildings have been moved to different locations around Chagrin Falls? Join us in our Bo Burr Community Room for a presentation on some of these moves. Refreshments will be provided, this is a free event but donations are appreciated. RSVP 440.247.4695

Saturday, April 1, 11am-2pm– Safety First! Join us at the Historical Society for an event with the Chagrin Valley Fire Dept. and Chagrin Falls Police department. This will be an open house but with set times for specific presentations. Follow us on social media for up to date information.

Sunday, April 23, 2023- 2:00pm- In Their Footsteps with Sandra Milton Sandra traced her ancestors who were slaves in North Carolina. She will talk about her journey to find them through research and visiting the plantation. RSVP 440.247.4695

Monday, May 8, 2023- 7:00pm- History of Fires in Chagrin Learn about different fires throughout Chagrin history. This will mostly cover buildings, manufacturing plants, and razed buildings. RSVP 440.247.4695

Saturday, June 3, 2023- 10am-5pm- Historic Chagrin Falls Home & Garden Tour The annual Home & Garden tour of Chagrin Falls. Get your tickets here. Follow us on social media for more up to date information or sign up to receive emails.

Tuesday, July 4, 2023- 8:30am-2pm– Community 4th of July Celebration! Join us for a full day of free events! Pet Parade, Safe Routes Bike Parade, Ceremony, Fab Fourth Car Show, food stands provided by Chagrin Valley Jaycees.

Saturday, August 19, 2023- 5:30-8pm- Meet Me At the Fair! Annual Gala This family-friendly event will feature a live band, carnival themed games, gift basket raffle, and balloon twister extraordinaire Mark from Ultimate Party Entertainment making fabulous creations. An RSVP is required to attend. Tickets are $100 per person, 12 & under are free! Purchase tickets online at www.chagrinhistory.org or call us at 440-247-4695 to make your reservations today!

Monday, October 16, 2023- 6-8pm: Annual Members Meeting Potluck. Members are welcome to join us for our annual meeting. Federated Church Fellowship Hall.

Saturday & Sunday, October 21 & 22, 2023- Spirits Alive! Evergreen Hill Cemetery Tour. A guided walking tour of Evergreen Hill Cemetery, meet up to spirits along the way to tell their story of living in Chagrin. Tickets are $20 for non-members, $15 for members. Light refreshments will be served. RSVP Required.

Sunday, October 29, 2023- 2pm- Spirits Alive! Virtual Evergreen Hill Cemetery Tour. Watch a video recording of the Spirits Alive! 2023 presentation, courtesy of Drone Ohio, in the Bo Burr Community Room at the Chagrin Falls Historical Society at 87 E. Washington St. This presentation is ideal for people who have mobility issues and are worried about walking through the cemetery. Tickets are $10. Light refreshments will be served. RSVP Required.

Current Exhibits

Stay tuned for information on our newest exhibit!