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Spirits Alive! in 2023

September 12, 2023 by

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 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: Henry Church Jr., Jane Church, a supporter and … Read More

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Virtual Gift Basket Raffle! 2023 Gala, Meet Me At the Fair!

August 11, 2023 by

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

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Meet Me at the Fair- Annual Gala

June 30, 2023 by

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

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The Barriball Barn

June 23, 2023 by

The Chagrin Falls Historical Society & Museum is excited to share details about the upcoming building of the Barriball Barn! The Barriball Barn 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 … Read More

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Help us raise funds for flag holders so we can honor our veterans!

June 21, 2023 by

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.

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July 4th Community Celebration

June 14, 2023 by

Chagrin Falls July 4th Community Celebration! The Chagrin Falls Historical Society and Museum presents the Chagrin Falls Community July 4th Celebration! In partnership with Safe Routes Chagrin and the D.A.R. please join us beginning at 8:30am for a fun and family friendly day of events in Triangle Park! During the events in Triangle Park, make sure to stop by the tables from our community partners: The Molly Chittenden Chapter of the D.A.R and Wreaths Across America! Schedule of Events for … Read More

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Explore Chagrin Falls!

June 8, 2023 by

The Chagrin Falls Historical Society & Museum’s summer tours have returned! The Guided Walking Tour will take participants around the Downtown or West Side Historic Districts where they will be told the story of many historic structures. These tours will be every Saturday in June through September. Tickets are $5 for members of the Historical Society, and $10 for non-members; payments can be made online here or with cash the day of the tour. Tour goers meet their tour guide at the Bandstand … Read More

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Buy a raffle ticket! 2024 Blossom Time Parade party

May 18, 2023 by

The yard at 95 E. Washington Street could be yours during the 2024 Blossom Time Parade! Take a chance to win this awesome opportunity and support your local historical society at the same time! One lucky winner will get: A front row seat to the parade (95 E. Washington St.) Private tent in the front yard provided by Historical Society. Access to a private home for exclusive food & drink. Personal butler (you never have to leave your tent!). Invite … Read More

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Historic Chagrin Falls Home & Garden Tour

April 5, 2023 by

Thank you for your interest in the Home Tour! On Saturday, June 3rd tickets for the tour are $30 each. In order to purchase, you must go to the Chagrin Falls Historical Society at 87 E. Washington Street starting at 9am. We accept cash, credit card, and check.  The Chagrin Falls Historical Society & Museum is proud to present the Historic Chagrin Falls Home and Garden Tour on Saturday, June 3, 2023 from 10am-5pm. Our Gold Sponsor for the tour … Read More

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In Their Footsteps with Sandra Milton

February 8, 2023 by

Join us at the Chagrin Falls Historical Society & Museum for “In Their Footsteps” a presentation by Geauga County resident Sandra Milton. Sandra will talk about her journey tracing her ancestors and eventually visiting the home in North Carolina where they were enslaved. Sandra will share photos and go through the steps she took to research her genealogy. An RSVP is appreciated, light refreshments will be provided. In Their Footsteps with Sandra MiltonSunday, April 23, 2023 at 2pmFree AdmissionChagrin Falls … Read More

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Come work with us!

February 3, 2023 by

Update- As of 3/30/2023 we are no longer accepting applicants. Chagrin Falls Historical Society & Museum Seeks a Museum Assistant Description of General DutiesThe Chagrin Falls Historical Society & Museum seeks a full-time Museum Assistant to provide administrative support, marketing, and customer service to maintain daily museum operations. The Museum Assistant reports to the Executive Director. Work week is 35-40 hours Tuesday through Saturday. Hours may vary depending on deadlines and time-sensitive tasks, including some weekends and evenings to meet … Read More

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Giving Tuesday- November 29, 2022

November 28, 2022 by

The impact of your gift, no matter the size, matters. We have much to celebrate! We have been blessed by your generosity this year through donations and volunteer time. We would not be where we are today without all of your efforts. Together we can do even more in 2023. Your year-end gift and new membership will make a difference. Thank you from our Board of Trustees,John Bourisseau, President; Ralph Razinger, Vice President; Carolyn Sihler, Treasurer; Bob Norwick, Secretary; Marnie … Read More

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The Gathering

November 16, 2022 by

Chagrin Falls Historical Society & Museum presents The Gathering– the 45th Anniversary! Join the Chagrin Falls Historical Society & Museum as we commemorate the 45th Anniversary of The Gathering, the 1977 holiday classic which was filmed in Chagrin Falls starred Ed Asner and Maureen Stapleton. This made-for-tv movie was about a dying executive who arranges a final Christmas reunion with his estranged wife and adult children. On Wednesday, December 14th at 6:30pm, join us in our Bo Burr Community Room … Read More

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Saving Henry Church Rock

July 28, 2022 by

A little more than a year ago, some descendants of the Church family, along with a few other individuals including Ruth and John, formed a committee to try and stabilize/restore the iconic folk sculpture created in 1885 by Henry Church, Jr. and previously known as a Squaw Rock. The sculpture has been vandalized over the years and exhibits general deterioration due to weathering and lichen growth, and the general neglect of the Cleveland Metroparks. We received the proper permits from … Read More

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In Memory of Nancy Martt

July 12, 2022 by

In loving memory of Nancy Martt who was a talented local artist, one of the founders of the Valley Art Center and also a supporter of the Chagrin Falls Historical Society & Museum. We have many Nancy Martt pieces in our art collection. We will do a pop-up exhibit of Nancy’s work in our Bo Burr Community Room starting later this week. Stay tuned for more info.

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