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Wade Oval Wednesdays

University Circle is the place to be Wednesday evenings this summer. Grab a friend or bring the family to Wade Oval to enjoy this popular annual concert series. More >

Evening Opportunities

Extended Hours: 10am - 9pm - Free parking Mon.-Wed. after 5pm!

Art & Wine Tours
Tuesdays 5-9 p.m.
Bring your Vatican Splendors Ticket Stub to the Palette Lounge at Glidden House and Receive a Complimentary Cocktail!

Within walking distance of the exhibit
Palette Lounge is located inside the
Glidden House Hotel
1901 Ford Drive Cleveland, OH
216.231.8900

Events & Programs

Saturday, August 9th
The Barrington Napa Classic
Barrington Golf Club

Enjoy an elegant summer evening filled with fine wines, sumptuous cuisine, classic cars and beautiful fireworks set against the backdrop of one of the country's most scenic golf courses. Sample over 60 wines from around the world. Over 20 luxury classic cars from the Crawford Auto Aviation Museum will be on display. And back, by popular demand, fabulous auction items will be up for bid, all to benefit Northeast Ohio's cultural gem, The Western Reserve Historical Society.
For more information contact WRHS representative, Grace Sipusic at 216-721-5722 ext.319.
Reservations are required, please call Diane Ford at Barrington at 330-995-0600 ext.214. More >

Saturday & Sunday, August 9-10th
The Drums of August
Hale Farm and Village

Thousands of visitors and re-enactors flock to Hale Farm annually for this popular event. More than 500 re-enactors descend upon Hale Farm & Village, making this one of the largest Civil War reenactments in Ohio. Meet soldiers and civilians. Hear the sounds of battle and smell the gunpowder. Shake hands with President Lincoln of shop for a hoopskirt. Don't miss the excitement.

Sunday, August 17th
Hale Old Fashioned Family Fun Day:
19th Century Pastimes--Vintage Baseball
Hale Farm and Village

It’s game day at Hale Farm! Trump your competition in a game of whist at the Buckley residence, or toe the line for a spelling bee at the school. And join in the fun of a vintage baseball match with the Akron Black Stockings: you’ll learn the 1867 rules of the game, as well as the etiquette of these gentlemen’s clubs during the full nine-inning match.

Sunday, August 24th
Antique & Classic Car Show
Hale Farm and Village

Stroll through hundreds of unique and amazing automobiles on the historic grounds of Hale Farm. Includes amazing automobiles from the Crawford Auto & Aviation Museum.

Sunday, September 7th
Last day for Vatican Splendors!
East Boulevard Complex

The last day to see this unbelievable exhibit! Do not miss it!

Saturday, September 13th
History--Take It Personally Day:
A Showcase of History Education
East Boulevard Complex

WRHS is open and free all day! Pre-registered teachers and their families also receive a free lunch. See why over 30,000 students participate in our programs every year.

Saturday, September 13th
Memory Lane: My Personal History
Library, East Boulevard Complex

Find yourself and members of your family in the records of our library, at hands-on stations set up especially for this event. Learn how to begin to trace your ancestors, both at WRHS and in your own home.

Saturday, September 20th
Gary Marmolya Lecture
East Boulevard Complex

Photographer Gary Marmolya will entertain and inform with information about his book, Gems of the Necklace: Images of the Cleveland Metropolitan Parks. There will be a book signing for participants as well.

Wednesday, September 24th
4:00 - 6:00 pm
State of the Society
East Boulevard Complex

A presentation to brief WRHS members on the current state of the organization. Long-term goals and objectives for fulfilling WRHS's education mission will be outlined. Following the presentation, join us for refreshments and discuss our future. This is a members' only event.

Saturday, September 27th
Society of Ohio Archivists
Digitization Workshop
East Boulevard Complex

For anyone with an interest in how to use digitization to preserve records and photos and how to provide access to those records through digitization. More information to come!

Wednesday, October 1st
Hay-McKinney Open House
East Boulevard Complex

Celebrate the re-opening of the historic Hay mansion after its closing to allow for significant historic preservation work.

Starting October 2, 2008
Art in the Auto-Aviation Museum
Crawford Auto-Aviation Museum

See flyer for details! Click here to download the pdf!

Friday, November 28, 2008
Big Top Boulevard
East Boulevard Complex

Come one, come all! The new WRHS circus exhibit opens with fanfare, jugglers and magic! Visitors can enjoy performances of the St. Ignatius Circus Co. from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. and marvel at the vast and wonderful 40 foot long display of the Wilson Bros. Miniature Circus. The miniature Big Top is located in the beautiful Reinberger Gallery and features scale models of all the Big Top attractions, animals, side shows, trains, crowds and more. A perfect holiday treat for all ages.

Saturday, December 13, 2008
Memory Lane: Clowning Around
East Boulevard Complex

Bring your family and come to interact with the St. Ignatius Circus Co. performers of magic and juggling. This award winning group of high school students has been entertaining audiences for 26 years. They will help you try to juggle and learn some tricks yourself. Discover information about clowns through the ages and have your face painted. Visit the huge Wilson Brothers Miniature Circus. Fun for all ages.

Tuesday, December 16, 2008
Registration deadline for Eternal Rome & Wonders of Vatican City
A fully guided tour of the historical sites of Rome

The Western Reserve Historical Society invites you to experience the Wonder of the Vatican and Rome first hand! As a known aficionado of everything Roman, your host, Fr. Mark Latcovich, PhD is the ideal host to lead this unique voyage to the city of Rome. The trip will take us thru the various historical dimensions of the city from the ancient roman and pre-roman era through the birth of Christianity and its growth under Emperor Constantine. We’ll explore the connections between faith, art, and architecture as we wander the streets of the Papacy, and the neighborhoods of the Campo dei Fiori. We’ll mingle with the Artisans and the Bourgeoisie that gather around the Piazza Navona. The little known Tresterere area and the old Jewish Ghetto will reveal their secrets during our walking tours and independent strolls through the city. Fr. Mark Latcovich recently returned from a sabbatical in Rome and is delighted to share his discoveries and personal connections as we take daily coach and walking tours that allow access to churches, museums, and historical artifacts never seen on most tours of Rome. Space is limited so we encourage you to contact the Kollander Travel group department today! More >