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We are excited to announce that we have changed our name from the Chagrin Falls Historical Society & Museum to Chagrin History Center! The conversation to change the name began as early as 2013 in our strategic planning process but it wasn’t until another strategic planning session in 2022 that we started making the changes. The Board identified three main goals for the organization. The first goal was to enhance our capacity to provide services that reach broader segments of … Read More

Chagrin Falls Historical Society & Museum Seeks a Bookkeeper General Description The Chagrin Falls Historical Society & Museum seeks a part-time Bookkeeper, $35-$50 per hour, approximately 40 hours per month as an independent contractor.  The bookkeeper reports to the Executive Director. Hours per week may vary depending on deadlines and time-sensitive tasks. Requirements & Responsibilities Compensation: $35-$50 per hour commensurate with experience Job classification: Part-time independent contractor To apply: Send a letter of interest, resume, and three references to director@chagrinhistory.org … Read More

UPDATE: as of 10/22/23 all tour time are sold out! If you would still like to see the performances, you can still purchase tickets to see a video recording on Sunday, October 29th at 2pm in our Bo Burr Community Room. Chagrin Falls Historical Society presents: SPIRITS ALIVE! At Evergreen Hill Cemetery Join us for our sixth annual Spirits Alive! Evergreen Hill Cemetery tour. You will be guided to seven graves and meet with spirits in the cemetery who will … Read More

Support your local history museum and win amazing prizes from our Gift Basket Raffle! This gift basket raffle is part of our Meet Me At the Fair! Gala on Saturday, August 19, 2023. We wanted to give our guests the opportunity to see the baskets before the event and also allow others who can’t make it to the event to buy raffle tickets! Tickets are sold in groups of six for $20. If you do not want to buy online and … Read More

Join the Chagrin Falls Historical Society & Museum on Saturday, August 19, 2023 from 5:30-8pm for Meet Me at the Fair! This fundraiser will take place in the backyard of the Chagrin Falls Historical Society & Museum-87 East Washington Street, Chagrin Falls. Parking will only be available behind the museum at the Intermediate School. This family-friendly event will feature a live band, carnival themed games, gift basket raffle, balloon twister extraordinaire Mark from Ultimate Party Entertainment making fabulous creations from … Read More

The Chagrin History Center is excited to share details about the upcoming building of the Barriball Carriage House! The Barriball Carriage House will house our 1957 Chevy police car replica and original 1949 Chagrin Falls firetruck. The space will include exhibit and educational areas to further display the history of Chagrin, including the Chagrin Falls Police Department and Chagrin Valley Fire Department history. There will also be storage for museum collections, in a HVAC controlled and secured environment. Attached to … Read More

Please join the Historical Society along with Evergreen Wreaths; Chagrin Falls American Legion Post 383; Chagrin Falls VFW Post 12067; and the Village of Chagrin Falls in honoring our veterans who are buried at Evergreen Hill Cemetery. By donating to the flag holder fund, you are helping us purchase over 500 bronze flag holders which will be placed at each veterans’ grave in the cemetery. Donations can be sent to the Village of Chagrin Falls.