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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

  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 is Hemlock Landscapes. We have six fabulous homes lined up and the historic Christian Science Church (originally a home built around 1836/1837). Advanced tickets are $25 and day of the tour are $30. Shuttle service will be provided but tourgoers are welcome to walk, drive, or bike … 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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Back in the Classrooms!

May 23, 2022 by

The Historical Society has a wonderful relationship with Chagrin Falls Schools. We have been able to teach lessons within the classroom and host field trips to the museum. During the 2020/2021 school year, John and Ruth were able to teach the high school U.S. history and Government classes via Zoom. For the 2021/2022 school year, we have been able to go back into the classrooms! In December 2021, Ruth and volunteer Jaclyn Drum taught Chagrin history to the kindergarten classes … Read More

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Ohio History Fund Grant awarded to Chagrin Falls Historical Society!

March 4, 2022 by

The Chagrin Falls Historical Society & Museum is pleased to announce that we have received a $3,700 grant from the Ohio History Connection which will allow us to digitize years 1894 through 1903 of The Exponent. We previously received this grant to digitize years 1874 through 1893. The Exponent, was the sole newspaper for Chagrin Falls and surrounding communities in eastern Cuyahoga, western Geauga, and northern Portage Counties from 1874–1899. This grant will make The Exponent widely available to researchers … Read More

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Make a Charitable IRA Rollover to us!

November 29, 2021 by

Are you taking a required minimum distribution from your IRA this year? If you are age 70 ½ you can make a Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD) to the Chagrin Falls Historical Society & Museum and reduce your taxes. Benefits of a QCD:• Avoid taxes on transfers of up to $100,000 from your IRA to Chagrin Falls Historical Society & Museum• Satisfy your Required Minimum Distribution (RMD) for the year• Reduce your taxable income, even if you do not itemize deductions … Read More

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Giving Tuesday- November 30, 2021

November 29, 2021 by

Your gift will make a meaningful difference. While 2021 was another challenging pandemic year, we have much to celebrate. We have been blessed by your generosity this year through donations and volunteer time! We would not be the small, but mighty organization we are today without all of your efforts. Together we can do even more in 2022. Your year-end gift and membership will make a difference. The Chagrin Falls Historical Society is a 501(c)(3) organization supported by donations, grants, … Read More

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Holiday Open House!

November 17, 2021 by

Join the Chagrin Falls Historical Society & Museum at our annual Holiday Open House, December 11th 1-5pm. Enjoy refreshments, holiday cheer, and Christmas music! This is a family friendly event; kids are invited to decorate the Christmas tree in our Bo Burr Community Room. In the spirit of the holidays, we will be collecting donations to the Chagrin Valley Little Theater which was hit so hard during the pandemic. When you donate you will be entered into a raffle for … Read More

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Unveiling the Unseen: Chagrin’s Hidden Attic on Display

October 20, 2021 by

Check out our latest exhibit in the rotating exhibit gallery at the Chagrin Falls Historical Society & Museum. “Unveiling the Unseen” shows you the hidden treasures from the basement of the museum. Many of these items have rarely, if ever, been on display due to their size or fragility. This exhibit will run from October 23, 2021, through January 29, 2022. Admission to the museum is free but donations are appreciated. During this exhibit you will see a few “Help … Read More

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In Memory of Don Barriball

September 16, 2021 by

Here is a link to Don’s obituary During our staff meeting on Tuesday while we were celebrating Kerry’s first day at work, we spent a lot time talking about Don. We shared memories of this amazing man who always had stories about growing up in Chagrin Falls. He knew everything. He was sweet, funny, and so smart! We are so grateful for everything he contributed to the Historical Society through his research, stories, and his presence in our building was … Read More

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