Join Chagrin History Center at Pub Frato (25 Pleasant Dr., Chagrin Falls) on Tuesday, April 29, 2025 at 5:30pm for Pub Quiz Night! Test your knowledge of Chagrin Falls history! Join us for a Pub Quiz at Pub Frato! Gather your team and put your knowledge to the test with our entertaining and challenging quiz questions. Prize awarded for the top team or player! Half off apps and drink specials! Tickets Individual Tickets are $15, and Team (of 4) Tickets … Read More
Chagrin History Center presents: Houses on the Move! Did you know that over 40 houses and buildings have been moved around Chagrin Falls? Many of the wonderful homes in the Chagrin Falls area that you see today did not start in their current locations. Join us on Wednesday, March 19 at 6:30pm for a presentation “Houses on the Move!” by volunteer Scott Hageman and learn about these moves. You will get to see some before, during, and after photos too! … Read More
THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT!!! Join Chagrin History Center for its upcoming program The Underground Railroad in Chagrin Falls on Wednesday, February 19 at 6:30pm at Chagrin History Center, 87 E. Washington St., Chagrin Falls. This event is free to the public. Join Chagrin History Center volunteer, Scott Hageman, as he presents the history of the Underground Railroad in Chagrin Falls. Light refreshments will be served. An RSVP is required. RSVP to admin@chagrinhistory.org or 440.247.4695 by Tuesday, February 18, 2025.
Help support the Chagrin History Center by donating to our Annual Fund! 2024 has been a year of celebration and growth! We hosted several programs for learners of all ages, created new exhibits to showcase Chagrin’s vast history, successfully facilitated the Historic Chagrin Falls Home & Garden Tour and Spirits Alive! Guided Tour of Evergreen Hill Cemetery, celebrated our 75th anniversary at our annual gala, and finished construction on the Barriball Carriage House. So far this year we have welcomed … Read More
THANK YOU TO EVERYONE WHO PARTICIPATED IN THIS NEW MEMBER DRIVE! The drive is now closed. On November 15, 1949, members met for the first (official) meeting of the Chagrin Falls Historical Society to accept a gift of $25 from Mr. & Mrs. Neil Hoskins, who also donated a “marker for Harriett N. Bliss” which was found in the tree lawn of their home on S. Franklin St. This marker, or headstone, was the first object the Historical Society accepted … Read More
Join us for our annual Holiday Open House on Saturday, December 7, 2024 from 1-3pm at Chagrin History Center, 87 E. Washington St. This year’s theme is “A Vintage Holiday” and we’ll be celebrating the holidays in 1940s style. The Chagrin Falls Historical Society (now Chagrin History Center) was founded in 1949, and so to close out our year long celebration of our 75th anniversary we will be adding vintage decorations to our exhibit “It Takes A Village: 75 Years … Read More
In 2024, we celebrated 75 years as the Historical Society in Chagrin Falls. Over the past 75 years, we have had a large number of incredibly dedicated volunteers and staff who have contributed to the preservation of Chagrin Falls history. Our new exhibit, “It Takes A Village: 75 Years of Collecting” celebrates the individuals who have helped us grow. In particular, we highlight the donors who chose to save artifacts of Chagrin Falls history, and donate them so that we … Read More
The Chagrin History Center’s Vision is to inform and inspire residents, businesses, organizations, and community leaders through education and outreach so that all will make decisions respectful of the community’s history. We have more of our story to tell… … and the next chapter begins with envisioning the Chagrin History Center Campus. Be A Part of Our Story Please consider a donation using the Donate button below, OR send a check to Chagrin History Center, P.O.Box 515, Chagrin Falls, OH … Read More
Chagrin History Center presents: SPIRITS ALIVE! At 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 … Read More
This event is SOLD OUT!! Thank you to everyone for your generosity! Join Chagrin History Center on Saturday, September 21, 2024 from 6:00-10:00pm for The Diamond Gala! 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 … Read More
7/5 Day is a one-day only, online fundraiser to celebrate Chagrin History Center’s 75th anniversary! On Friday July 5th, we are asking for donations having to do with the number 75. For example, you could donate $75, $7.50, $750, or even 75₵! Or, if you’re feeling rambunctious, you can multiply 7 x 5 and donate $35, add them and donate $12, subtract them and donate $2, etc., etc. Donations help fund educational programs for Chagrin Falls schools, public presentations, community … Read More
The Chagrin History Center’s summer tours have returned! The Guided Walking Tour will take participants around the Downtown Historic District where they will be told the story of many historic structures. These tours will be Saturdays in June through September. Tickets are $10 for members of the Historical Society, and $15 for non-members; payments can be made online here. Tour goers meet their tour guide at the Bandstand in Triangle Park. Please contact us at 440-247-4695 for more information. 2025 Walking Tour Schedule Stay tuned for our … Read More
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. Maps and information on the homes will be provided in your program … Read More
Program presented by John Bourisseau Join Historian John Bourisseau on Sunday, March 3 at 2:00pm at Township Hall as he looks at the more humorous side of Chagrin Falls in Bill Watterson’s early work, published in the Chagrin Valley Herald from 1976 to 1979. Bill Watterson is famous for his playful comic Calvin and Hobbes, in syndication from 1985 to 1995, but it is his earlier career that is of particular interest to us. Watterson’s early comics often centered around … Read More
Experience life in the pioneer days! Join the Chagrin History Center for Pioneer Day, February 24 from 11:00 to 3:00. Have you ever wondered what life was like in the 1800s? Want to learn a new crafting skill? This 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! Guests will have the chance to tour … Read More